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Bella289 views

Is working as a therapist or counselor rewarding? What are some of the downsides?

I'm wondering because this is a potential career for me.

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Mikayla699 views

Why are counselors important when it comes to mental health?

My dream career is to be a mental health counselor. Mental health counselors talk to a patient and get to know the person, they do this so they can give advice or feedback that relates more to the patient and their struggles. Speaking from personal experience I have found that counseling does work when you let it and find the right person for you. Once you find the right counselor it's easier for you to talk about things and easier for you to start working on yourself and your struggles. I did counseling for 3 years straight and switched through a bunch of medications until I finally let counseling help me and started taking the things my counselor told me to heart, he told me to start finding things I enjoyed and using them as a release for my darkness that I battle with, and I'm proud to say I have done these things and I'm doing better than I have been in a long time. Mental health counselors can save lives.

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Dani370 views

Is there ever a time where you feel like you can help the children you're working with? If so is it hard to tell them and/or the parents ?

Is there ever a time where you feel like you can help the children you're working with? If so is it hard to tell them and/or the parents

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nghi299 views

Work values for an academic counselor

In a high school setting, many students have extreme issues, be it with mental health, family, drugs, poor academic performance, etc. As a counselor, it should be one of your core values to care. However, where is the line drawn? To what point can you help them without crossing boundaries or compromising yourself?

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Rich362 views

College and Scholarships?

# 1 As much people say the college you attend doesn't matter. Is that really the case? # 2 In terms of scholarships for college, is there a steady amount of financial aid for the low income?

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Alexander756 views

Who or What made you want to pursue a career path in Psychology?

Being in the mental health field seems like a very fulfilling yet intimidating career to follow through with, I've always been very passionate about helping others and would like to know others' viewpoints or reasons.

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Missy1085 views

What is it like to be a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)?

What is it like to be a licensed professional counselor (LPC)? Any advice on the career? Is it a rewarding job? Do you get burnout from hearing other people's problems?

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Emma452 views

Bio medical engineering but I do not like a lot of years of studying and not good at memorizing things

I love math work but I hate computer work I wanna do stuff with my hand and I don’t want my whole work to be on the computer what is The best biomedical engineering for me and my counselor does not help at all I live in New Jersey and I’m a junior and I don’t want know what to do can you please help me any counselors or anyone please help me

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Hydeia737 views

School Counselor 101

I am interested in getting advice on how to become a school counselor. I am interested in behavioral health and social emotional learning for students.

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Kosha451 views

What vast opportunities do i have after doing Ba in English

is Ba in English a best course ? after Ba can i do Ma in Mass Comm ? what are the career options after Ba in English Am i on a right track ! please help me on this Thank you !

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Izabela1951 views

I'm currently in high school, but I have an interest in Psychology right now and I am wondering what it would entail if I want to pursue that in University and after that?

I enjoy the psychology class I am in right now and I like the idea of pursuing something in that area but I am not sure what to really do now. I should probably take a psychology class at University but I don't know what else there is and how to look at using that for my future. Thanks!

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Charles774 views

What inspired you to become a good counselor also how much do you get paid for doing your job?

Counselling is something that i thought of doing but never really thought about taking it as a career job. Can you tell me when first started off as a counselor was u nervous about it ?

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Daniel399 views

Do you think I should follow the steps my mom want me to do or what I want to do?

#college-major #college #career-counseling #counselor #psychology

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maddy487 views

describe the duties, hours, working conditions, salary range etc. of a counselor

#counselor

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Munira630 views

How can I get to Medical School after High School Instead of 4 years of college?

I want to become a Neurosurgeon and it is going to take a lot of time to reach my goal. I don't want to waste 4 years in college. All I want is to be enrolled in Medical School after High School and start the journey of my career. #medical⎢#doctor⎢#medicine⎢#college⎢#counselor #premed

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Briana490 views

How many years does it takes if you want to study 2 majors in college ?

#marriage-therapist #family-therapist #mental-health #counselor

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Briana697 views

What are the requirements in becoming a Mental Health Counselor ?

I will love to help people and make sure there mental health is all good! #mental-health-counseling #health #mental-health #counselor

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Briana464 views

What's are the steps I have to do in order to become a Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor ?

I like helping people lol #counselor #career-counseling #guidance-counselor #therapists

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Gabe578 views

what is a good thing to do at a young age to become a physical therapist

I'm a 14 year old boy ibn 7th grade, I'm an A and B student and I am interested in Becoming a physical therapist #counselor #therapists

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Joanne520 views

How do you find connections to jobs?

I am going to college soon and want to know where the best source of connections are. #counselor

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Diamond-Jay434 views

What jobs can you get if your a child and family studies major

I like to help people and I’m caring #counselor

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Brooklyn1158 views

Is there a job that combines a nurse practitioner and a counselor?

I'm a junior in high school, and I'm torn between general medicine and psychology. I've always been interested in the responsibilities of a nurse practitioner, especially in pediatrics, but I've recently taken up an interest in a career as a counselor or psychologist. Are there any careers that contain both counseling and nursing elements? #careers #counselor #nursing #medicine

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Rutvik370 views

if i don't finish my collage than i can be a ca?

#counselor if i don't finish my collage than i can be a ca?

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Christina2345 views

B.A. in Psychology + Associates in Business Management

Hi! Currently, I am obtaining an Associates's degree in Business Management from my community college before transferring into a university for a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. I see that in the United States, people are especially discouraging of Psychology undergraduates in a business field. A lot of people would say to switch for a Bachelors in Business instead and get an Associates's in Psychology, which I do not plan on doing because I love my current placements. I have heard and read from many people that Psychology majors are deemed useful only within clinical and social works. If I were to take the path in those aspects, I am mainly interested in becoming a college academic advisor/counselor. However, I have put it in my best interest and am very determined to find myself a career in the business field after I graduate. I want to ask what is the REALITY of someone with a BA in Psychology and Associates in Business Management to be offered great positions in the business fields. What are some jobs and careers can I be qualified for with these degrees? What is something you would recommend me to do in order to gain experience or expose me to the works of psychology and business as an undergrad? Please give me any additional advice or information you think would be helpful too! I really appreciate and thank you for your responses! :-) #career #business #humanresources #human-resources #marketing #businessmarketing #business-marketing #psychology #businessadministration #business-administration #corporate #businessmanagement #business-management #counselor #academic-counselor #academiccounselor #univeristy #communitycollege #community-college #universityofcalifornia #university-of-california #psychmajor #psychologymajor #psych-major #psychology-major #company #california #unitedstates #uited-states

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Christina6401 views

Is it realistic to work in business fields with a Psychology degree?

I love studying psychology and find that it can help me move forward into becoming a clinical psychologist or academic counselor after undergrad. I find that a degree in psychology may be pretty versatile and would like to use it to explore careers in business as well. I plan on taking business classes to obtain a certificate from my community college and maybe even minor in Business while majoring in Psychology when I transfer to univeristy. I want to explore business administration, HR, and marketing, but I believe Psychology is my "stronger" suit, thus I want I major in Psychology and minor in BA/HR/marketing. However, I have read that many people struggle finding jobs in business with a Psychology degree. I am not sure if it is even worth putting my focus in business if business employers find my education non-sufficient. A lot of online forums and YouTube videos are especially discouraging. What do you think? Should I just focus on my goal of becoming a counselor instead? Thank you for your answers! #career #business #humanresources #marketing #businessmarketing #psychology #businessadministration #counselor #academiccounselor #univeristy #communitycollege #universityofcalifornia #psychmajor #psychologist #company

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Christina5028 views

Best extracurriculars for Psychology major?

I am in a community college studying psychology and want to apply to many great schools by the time I transfer! I am interested in getting my masters to become a clinical psychologist or educational counselor after undergrad. However, during the time I am in community college now, I want to increase my chances of getting accepted into a great school for psychology. I read on the internet that creating a podcast or talk would be a good one, but I dislike the idea of sharing my voice because I am very shy... but I do love to volunteer and offer my help to anyone needed! Because of the pandemic, I stopped volunteering at a school, but I hope to find similar opportunities soon. Is there a specific area of activity I should focus on? Should I find specific places/areas to volunteer/work/intern at? There is also a Certified Nursing Assistant certification program offered at my school-- would this be helpful? I just hope I can boost my application in all ways possible : ) Thank you for your answers! #college #psychology #psychologist #clinicalpsychologist #counselor #psychiatrist #mentor #guidancecounselor #academiccounselor #volunteering #remotevolunteering #university #communitycollege #universityofcalifornia

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Unique662 views

What's the best College to get the best knowledge for being a marriage and family therapist/

#social-work #psychology #therapy #counselor

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rokaria432 views

how to become a counselor?

i would like to become a counselor so i can help those children see the hope there is to see. #children #counselor

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rokaria412 views

what can i do to become a counselor ?

i would love to become a counselor to help other children who are in need of help and guidance. #counselor

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Mariela640 views

What are the steps into becoming a High School Counselor?

Hello! My name is Mariela and I am currently a second year in college. My declared major as of now Criminology, Law and Society, but I'm planning to transfer under a Sociology major. Before I didn't know what exactly to do with a Sociology degree, and I know I want to do something with kids. I finally decided that I wanted to be a high school counselor. So I'm planning to double major in Sociology and Education, and go to graduate school. Would this be a good start? Also, what other steps should I take or need to do? #counselor #high-school #highschoolcounselor #school #sociology #education #college #university #graduateschool #transferingmajors

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