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Adilay
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what does the typical day in the life of a psychologist look like?
what are the tasks like? what are the goods and bads that happen frequently or have the potential to happen?
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Dina Siegel
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Dina’s Answer
Hi Adilay,
On a day-to-day basis clinical psychologists may perform several tasks, including conducting individual therapy, consulting with a psychiatrist or school counselor, attending staff meetings, writing notes, or giving a presentation to a community or professional audience.
Psychologists commonly work in community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and university-based counseling centers. Most clinical psychologists do therapy, but that might look very different in each setting. For example, in a private practice clients may be seen weekly for 45 minutes, whereas in a hospital they may be seen daily in an hour long group.
One aspect of the job that people often don't consider ahead of time is the paperwork. Documentation is a necessary part of any client interaction. Some workplaces build in time between clients to allow for completing paperwork, but others do not. Having good organization and time management are helpful skills for psychologists to make sure that they can have time to prepare for sessions and complete paperwork.
Keep the questions coming!
On a day-to-day basis clinical psychologists may perform several tasks, including conducting individual therapy, consulting with a psychiatrist or school counselor, attending staff meetings, writing notes, or giving a presentation to a community or professional audience.
Psychologists commonly work in community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and university-based counseling centers. Most clinical psychologists do therapy, but that might look very different in each setting. For example, in a private practice clients may be seen weekly for 45 minutes, whereas in a hospital they may be seen daily in an hour long group.
One aspect of the job that people often don't consider ahead of time is the paperwork. Documentation is a necessary part of any client interaction. Some workplaces build in time between clients to allow for completing paperwork, but others do not. Having good organization and time management are helpful skills for psychologists to make sure that they can have time to prepare for sessions and complete paperwork.
Keep the questions coming!
Those are good things for me to consider, thank you!
Adilay
James Constantine Frangos
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hello Adilay,
Kudos on your fantastic decision to pursue a career that's in high demand! In today's world, we're seeing an increase in psychological stressors, and your chosen profession is crucial in addressing these issues. You might find yourself working in a hospital, diagnosing patients, providing psychotherapy treatments, or handling a variety of administrative tasks. Alternatively, within a university setting, your day could be filled with conducting research or teaching classes.
Remember to establish a solid spiritual and emotional foundation. Why, you ask? You'll encounter clients who enjoy shaking things up a bit. You'll understand what I mean soon enough. You'll realize that there's a clear distinction between right and wrong, and it's not just a philosophical debate.
You'll need to be a beacon of dependability. Your duties might range from helping someone overcome night terrors through psychotherapy to dealing with highly anxious individuals. You might even encounter a child with challenging behavior. The key is to understand the root cause... it usually boils down to people's beliefs. If someone believes they are evil, they will act accordingly.
Trust me on this, poor nutrition can make people more susceptible to such self-destructive behavior. People tend to dwell on the negative when they have a deficiency in B vitamins. I encourage you to look into Dr. Abram Hoffer's work on orthomolecular psychiatry.
The ideal job for you might be teaching psychology at a reputable university. This is a great way to disseminate essential skills, especially considering the growing demand for psychologists. They are adept at promoting positive behaviors and thoughts, often providing support to individuals at their lowest emotional points, and discouraging self-harming behaviors.
Great choice on your career path!
Jim.
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Kudos on your fantastic decision to pursue a career that's in high demand! In today's world, we're seeing an increase in psychological stressors, and your chosen profession is crucial in addressing these issues. You might find yourself working in a hospital, diagnosing patients, providing psychotherapy treatments, or handling a variety of administrative tasks. Alternatively, within a university setting, your day could be filled with conducting research or teaching classes.
Remember to establish a solid spiritual and emotional foundation. Why, you ask? You'll encounter clients who enjoy shaking things up a bit. You'll understand what I mean soon enough. You'll realize that there's a clear distinction between right and wrong, and it's not just a philosophical debate.
You'll need to be a beacon of dependability. Your duties might range from helping someone overcome night terrors through psychotherapy to dealing with highly anxious individuals. You might even encounter a child with challenging behavior. The key is to understand the root cause... it usually boils down to people's beliefs. If someone believes they are evil, they will act accordingly.
Trust me on this, poor nutrition can make people more susceptible to such self-destructive behavior. People tend to dwell on the negative when they have a deficiency in B vitamins. I encourage you to look into Dr. Abram Hoffer's work on orthomolecular psychiatry.
The ideal job for you might be teaching psychology at a reputable university. This is a great way to disseminate essential skills, especially considering the growing demand for psychologists. They are adept at promoting positive behaviors and thoughts, often providing support to individuals at their lowest emotional points, and discouraging self-harming behaviors.
Great choice on your career path!
Jim.
*admin note: a few lines were removed as they were off topic and didn't address the question*
I'll keep that in mind, thank you.
Adilay