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What is the most rewarding part of being a clinical psychologist?

I am studying psychology and before I decide on a career path, I want to be sure that I will be love my job and that I will be motivated to give my best effort for as long as I keep that career. So, to all of those who were or currently are clinical psychologists (Christian psychologists in particular), what is the most rewarding or inspiring part of your work? What makes you love your job even when times are difficult?
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Brock L.’s Answer

Being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, for over 15 plus years presently in multiple states and having both trained with and worked directly with a complex and varied population of clients/ patients and plethora of clinical treatment issues, this has enabled me to experience very rewarding career highs and very significant at times professional challenges and lows. While it may initially seem trite or overly simplistic, being in this field can be a calling for some, sense of purpose, efforts to make positive changes in and meaning in the lives of others, and even being an agent of change, empowerment, growth, advocacy, healing, personal improvement and more. I must emphasize that I am not a Christian Psychologist; and there can be specific focuses on how those professionals address their treatment approaches or establish rapport with their patients; yet Psychologists overall strive to fulfill several different roles such as being an educator, a motivator, a reflective sounding board, an active listener, advocate for patients and systemic changes for relevant social issues, facilitators of critical problem solving skills, development of coping skills and crisis intervention, etcetera. We are allowed opportunities to see people at their worst times and need for specialized help and support, work with them on stated goals and give appropriate support and techniques for growth, and also there with them to celebrate victories and progress to move forward with their lives. It is a profession unlike any other and being in the field for decades now, I can honestly report there has never been a moment and I continue to be astounded at times by “man’s inhumanity to man and cruelty and abuse inflicted upon others”; yet I conversely continue to learn daily from every patient’s journey and also I am impressed and encouraged by being able to assist in the processes of healing, change, growth and overcoming adversity; especially as continually experiencing “Man’s ability persevere and flourish”.

It is not an easy career, involves hard work, dedication, struggles for healthy balance, and continued education and training lifelong to be your best self and give your patients the best available care. It does involve multiple levels of personal and professional sacrifice to do. I highly recommend to those who are seriously considering pursuing this career, speak with as many currently practicing Psychologists, therapists, and doing informational interviews with them and with potential Graduate school programs in order to obtain the best, most realistic perspectives and make your informed goals and decisions. Additionally doing some forms of related volunteer work can be extremely beneficial and give fast insight on “if” this may be a potential accurate fit for the prospective career minded individual(s).
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Christina’s Answer

I'm currently not a clinical psychologist, but I am a clinical counselor. What I love about this field is that I get to help others overcome obstacles they never knew they could overcome. I tend to work with military and probationees/parolees. So, a lot of transitions there and obstacles to face. I love helping my clients find a new purpose in life and become successful after being discharged back to civilian life!
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Jen’s Answer

For me it has been connecting families together by providing insights and tools they can use to improve their family dynamics once they leave the therapy session.
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