write a 23 page reflection paper addressing the following:
1. Description of the Experience
Where were you emotionally and mentally when the exercise began?
What thoughts, sensations, or emotions emerged during sustained eye contact?
What was difficult, surprising, or meaningful about the experience?
2. Self-Awareness & Emotional Response
What did you notice about your comfort level, vulnerability, or resistance?
Did any past experiences, cultural factors, or personal beliefs influence your reaction?
3. Counseling Skills Connection
How does this exercise relate to:
therapeutic presence
empathy
nonverbal communication
emotional attunement
How might eye contact support or challenge clients in counseling sessions?
4. Ethical & Professional Implications
What ethical considerations arise related to boundaries, power, and client safety?
When might eye contact be contraindicated due to trauma, culture, or diagnosis?
5. Application to Practice
How will this experience shape how you use presence and nonverbal communication as a counselor?
What growth areas did you identify for yourself?
Requirements: 23 pages

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