Date of Award
Spring 4-1-2026
Document Type
Project Abstract (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Rikki Fischer
Keywords
Counseling Identity, Birth Order, and Person-Centered Therapy
Abstract
Abstract
This paper is a self-analysis that delves into the development of my personal identity and my emerging counseling identity. Throughout this paper, you will see how my early childhood experiences, relationships, and family dynamics have influenced my values, personality, and professional orientation. To capture the full picture, I incorporated Adlerian Theory and Rogers’ Person-Centered Theory. I also drew on the results of the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessments. Incorporating these theories and assessments into my self-analysis allowed me to combine who I am as a person with my theoretical orientations. The other part of this self-analysis was conducting interviews with individuals in my life. Through those interviews, I gained an outside perspective on my strengths, areas of growth, and relational characteristics. The paper ends by discussing my next step in my professional journey and the impact this paper had on me and my identity as a future school counselor. As you read this paper, I hope you find something meaningful, and it inspires you to do great things in your life. Dream big; anything is possible.
Keywords: Counseling Identity, Birth Order, and Person-Centered Therapy
Recommended Citation
Greene, Bailey A., "Who I Am and Who I Am Becoming: An Analysis of Self" (2026). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 1104.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/1104