
Michael Henson
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As an aspiring counselor, how does one learn to leave heavy feelings at work rather than carrying the weight of a client’s situation at home and affecting your own personal lie with stress and overwhelming sympathy? #Spring25
I myself am an undergraduate student majoring in the field of psychology. My long term goal is to attend graduate school and later serve my community as a children’s counselor. I am often told that this profession can be emotionally challenging and often leaves professionals with a sense of...

What is the better career?
What would be the steps for becoming a mental health therapist? What would be the steps for becoming a psychiatrist? Which is the better career to follow? I'm not sure which I want to go to.

What are easier ways of studying if you get easily distracted ?
I have experienced trouble with things such as staying on task, focusing, and remaining in one specific place when studying or doing assignments. No matter how clean a room is or empty I end up focusing on such small detail about the room or just lose focus quickly and want to move or go...

Would I be able to double major in Music and Psychology and go into music therapy?
Hi there! I'm a junior in high school and looking to go into a career in music therapy. Realistically, with my situation, I'm going to go to an in-state college, but I most definitely will not be attending the two that offer music therapy degrees.

How can I be funny as a physical therapist, and make patients recovery time go faster?
I am 14 and play basketball.

What classes and personal skills should I be focused on during my high school years in hopes of becoming an addiction counselor/ Therapist?
I am in 11th grade and live in Richmond Ohio. I am extremely passionate about exploring and understanding the human mind and emotions and have been through addiction many times.

What are the negative effects of being a psychiatrist?
Are there any things that some people may regret after becoming a psychiatrist?

How can I get experience for the medical field or what jobs can i go into at 16 with an interest in medical or psych field?
I am specifically very interested in pediatrics and senior care. I dont have any job experience but need to start somewhere.

what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?
Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?

I have a few mental illnesses can I be a psychiatrist or psychologist?
I have a few mental illnesses and there's more I'm not diagnosed with. Can I become a psychiatrist or a psychologist, it's something I'm really interested in.

In your opinion, how difficult would it be to get hired as a Psychiatrist ?
I'm sure working as a Psychiatrist is challenging just like any other job, but I'm curious to say if it is difficult is it worth the time and money? I want to get into something similar to this and look at other options but I want advice to see if this is a good choice.

How do I get myself to be able to talk to a therapist?
I'm pretty shy and usually can't open up, but I need to because I have anger issues and I need to talk to someone but never be able to do it because I can't open up to anybody.

What is your personal experience working in the Psychology field?
I'm currently in school to become a Clinical Psychologist. I'm reaching out today in search of additional information about my career choice. I would love to hear about any additional advice or information you might have about the academic path to becoming a Clinical Psychologist or your...

What should I get my masters in?
Right now I am in a joint program for psychology and criminal justice and am having a hard time deciding what path I should get my masters in. I am interested in criminal behavior and want to become a criminal psychologist but i am unsure.

As someone interested in psychology, and possibly going into a career as a therapist or counselor, is it challenging to take on so many other people's issues? Does that affect the non-working part of your life mentally or emotionally?
Currently a junior in high school
Very interested in studying psychology at University