Identify potential challenges that may present barriers to your success (academically, personally, or professionally) and name at least two strategies for how you will manage those barriers.

Write a reaction paper on the articles/materials.
Your paper must be in current APA 7th ed format (including running heads, a title page, abstract, and reference page). The abstract must provide a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the articles and podcast in 150 words.

Divide your paper into the following sections and headings:

• Summary – Synthesize and integrate the main points of the textbook readings, article, and podcast in 2 1/2 pages, using these subheadings:

o The importance of professional identity

o The necessary components for professional identity

o The challenges to professional identity

• Professional Identity Development Plan– In 1/2 page, discuss the following:

o What are your motivators to become a professional counselor?

o What will you do to establish your identity as a counselor?

o Identify potential challenges that may present barriers to your success (academically, personally, or professionally) and name at least two strategies for how you will manage those barriers.