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Are my clients going to enjoy my joyful attitude if I study psychology?

I am in 8th grade and interested in studying the mind but wondering how to take it.

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Thank you comment icon Hi Lynette, can you please clarify this question? Do you mean, "Is being optimistic/joyful a good trait for a psychologist to have"? Gurpreet Lally, Admin
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Alexander’s Answer

I think I know what you are asking. Yes, a joyful attitude is very helpful. But think of it like a tool. A screwdriver isn't the right tool for every job. A joyful attitude won't be right for every situation. It will take paying attention to yourself and others to learn how to use that tool masterfully. I myself use a lot of humor in therapy. When I have my first meeting with a patient, I have standard jokes I use every time. I then watch the patients' reactions to evaluate how bad things may be for them.
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Linda’s Answer

Good question! This one could be a slippery slope meaning you would have to evaluate each patient's illness. I love a joyful, upbeat person and I am one myself, but there are days I have to dial it down when communicating with certain people and this knowledge comes with experience. You will learn who is receptive and who is not, but know a upbeat addatude is so much more productive for your life's journey. By
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