Set up a Weebly (opens in new window) ePortfolio site.
Use the free option to set up your site.
Create the required pages (page content will be filled in through the course). Create the following pages for use later as you develop your portfolio:
Mission statement
Skills and competencies
Artifacts
Multimedia introduction
Resume
References/support.
Share a link to your fully built Weebly site to your instructor by submitting the link.
REQUIREMENTS
Creation of a Weebly ePortfolio site with required pages
Regarding my portfolio selection process, I encountered minor challenges in deciding which platform best suited my needs. After weighing the options, I settled on a platform that offered the right balance of customization and user-friendliness. Fortunately, I faced no significant technical issues or error messages. I intend to arrange the portfolio to highlight my academic achievements, practical experiences, and personal attributes relevant to clinical psychology. Key details I plan to incorporate include certifications, academic transcripts, research projects, clinical placements, and all pertinent volunteer or extracurricular activities. Aim to present these elements cohesively through written descriptions, visual aids, and multimedia presentations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for potential employers.
Regarding what not to include, I believe it’s essential to avoid cluttering the portfolio with extraneous information or overly personal details that may not directly contribute to my professional image. Instead, I’ll highlight qualities like empathy, resilience, and cultural competence through examples from my experiences and interactions.
Reflecting on my journey, it commenced in 2005 when I embarked on a career in the healthcare sector as a phlebotomist. Over two decades, I’ve not only refined my phlebotomy skills but also ascended into management roles, immersing myself in the intricacies of healthcare leadership.
Despite navigating the challenges of single parenthood alongside my 20-year-old son, I remained resolute in my pursuit of higher education. In December 2020, I achieved a significant milestone by obtaining my Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, and I now find myself on the precipice of completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology by December 2024.
My journey into clinical psychology is deeply personal. Witnessing loved ones, like my father, grapple with mental illness and tragically succumb to its grip has ignited within me a fervent desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. I am driven by the belief that through the practice of clinical psychology, I can play a pivotal role in alleviating the suffering of individuals battling mental health issues, thereby nurturing healthier and more fulfilling lives for them and their loved ones.
For me, clinical psychology transcends a mere career—it embodies a profound calling steeped in empathy, compassion, and an unwavering resolve to effect meaningful change. I envision my role as a clinical psychologist as akin to casting a stone into a pond, creating ripples of positivity that extend far beyond the confines of individual therapy sessions, ultimately touching the lives of countless others.
