Personal Statement for Doctoral Marital and Family Therapy Program

Doctoral Marital and Family Therapy Program

Life has always been about making a difference . In my own little way , I have aimed myself for something big in both my personal and professional lives . My belief has always been centered on the importance of education in the upheaval of society . Such has led me to enhance myself further and improve my craft by pursuing a Doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy from the Alliant University

In 2001 , I started working as a tutor for the Comprehensive Educational Service (ACES . My students were mostly

children struck with autism , and I must say that my patience and perseverance in life were greatly tested . Eventually , the daily routine I had in the said institution allowed me to see beyond my reach . I realized that the services I rendered in Applied Behavioral Analysis were not making global changes especially in the clients I had

I learned that autism does not just affect one individual , but may also affect the whole family as well . Realizing this need for change has allowed me to acquire a certification in Relationship Development Intervention in 2003 . I was fortunate enough to become one of the first 20 individuals from the whole world to be certified for this treatment methodology

As an RDI consultant , I was tasked to develop systematic and flexible approaches in teaching , and enhancing the intelligence of children with Autism Spectrum Dis and Asperser 's Syndrome . I considered my role as an RDI consultant as an advantage , especially...