1. In small groups, explore your motivations for wanting to pursue a career as a helper. What personal needs do you expect to meet through your professional work? 2. In small groups, explore the...

1. In small groups, explore your motivations for wanting to pursue a career as a helper. What personal needs do you expect to meet through your professional work?

2. In small groups, explore the following questions: To what degree might your personal needs get in the way of your work with clients? How can you recognize and meet your needs without having them interfere with your work with others?

3. In small groups share your concerns over becoming a counselor. What problems do you expect to face as a beginning counselor? What are your greatest fears? At the conclusion of this exercise, identify what you learned about yourself through disclosing your concerns.