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How understanding do you think you must be when you are talking with your patients, and trying to help them?

I'm in 8th grade, and I would like to know how understanding you have to be in this job field of a psychologist.

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Annette’s Answer

Hi Jacob, that’s a very thoughtful question. I am assuming that you are thinking of psychologists who sees patients for therapy, as opposed to a researcher or the like. I think this has to be one of the most understanding jobs. To be successful you must earn your patient’s trust. So it is critical that you are understanding and patient even if you feel their behavior or thought processes are detrimental/harmful/counter- productive. You must accept them for who they are and show that you are on their side so they will come to trust you and open themselves up to you for healing.
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