Toni Kells is pursuing a degree in psychology after overcoming drug addiction through treatment. Her ePortfolio contains sections on cognitive abilities, research skills, communication skills, ethics and diversity awareness, foundations of psychology, applied psychology, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each section includes links to examples of her work. Kells is grateful for the education she received and role models she found. She is committed to ongoing education and obtaining a doctorate in clinical psychology to help others, especially those ignored by society.
2. Personal StatementMy interest in clinical Psychology began around the same time I figured out that my weakness is also one of my greatest strengths. Around the time most young adults are pursuing their college dream and career goals, I was busy entrenched in the underworld of drug addiction and its accompanying anti-social lifestyle. Through professional intervention and treatment I learned my most important life lessons that have set me on a path towards wellness in myself and others.
4. Table of ContentsCognitive Abilities: Critical Thinking and Information LiteracyResearch SkillsCommunication Skills: Oral and WrittenEthics and Diversity AwarenessFoundations of PsychologyApplied PsychologyInterpersonal Effectiveness
13. ReflectionI remain grateful for the diversity of education that Argosy University has given me both in the classroom and online. My thirst for knowledge in this field has increased and I hope to have my weaknesses challenged in working with children and application of statistics as I venture forth into research. Of course I am forever grateful to the infinite patience and wisdom from my Professors in the undergraduate studies and that I found some powerful women role models to aspire to!
14. My Future in LearningI am committed to on going education as well as to educate and empower others. I will continue my pursuit in obtaining my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Of course I will continue my most important education – the one I receive experientially. In allowing others to teach me on how to help them, I am committed to serve those whom society tends ignore and forget.
15. Contact MeThank you for viewing my ePortfolio.For further information, please contact me at the e-mail address below. tonikells@hotmail.com ortonk@cri-help.org