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In your role as a psychologist, what strategies do you use to maintain emotional boundaries and avoid bringing your patients’ concerns into your personal life?
I'm considering a career in the clinical psychology field and this question in particular has been heavy on my mind and in my heart. I'd appreciate any insight you can provide. Thanks
How can my personal experience as an adoptee help shape my path in psychology, and what areas of the field would allow me to use that background to support individuals with similar experiences?
I'm interested in becoming a child psychologist or working with youth in foster or adoptive settings.
What is the hardest part about being in or applying to a psychology doctorate program?
I'm currently a sophomore in college and I want to know more about my options for the future. Right now, I'm really interested in a doctorate of clinical psychology with a focus on child psychology.
What percent of students take a gap year in the field of psychology? I’m a senior in high school and curious if I should take a year off before starting my major? #Fall25
What percent of students take a gap year in the field of psychology? I’m a senior in high school and curious if I should take a year off before starting my major? #Fall25
How can someone who hopes to become a gynecologist best prepare early on, through both academic choices and experiences outside of the classroom?
How can someone who hopes to become a gynecologist best prepare early on, through both academic choices and experiences outside of the classroom? Hello! I am currently a 24-year-old sophomore in college, and I want to make sure that I am taking the right steps now, both in school and through...
I want to be a neuropsychologist and I was wondering what steps I should take to achieve this dream?
How do I know if I will like my major? What if my dream profession is too niche?
How difficult is it to maintain a steady mental health when dealing with such horrific sights in the criminal justice field?
I am a senior in high school looking for more insight on this field of study. I enjoy trying to solve cases and exploring the interesting aspects of criminal studies.
after graduating college as a psych major, what opportunities opened up to you? was it fast getting work or a job, and does the course really help you at all in your job? - from a curious psych major?
im currently stusying psychology but i dont have a clear career path, soo im hoping that by reading your replies, i would have some realizations to what im gonna do in the future hehe
How do mental health professionals maintain their own wellness while working in a challenging and demanding field?
I'm planning on going into mental health nursing
How would you recommend starting out one's forensic psychology career?
I am currently working towards BA degree in forensic psychology and eventually would like to become a forensic psychologist, but what jobs should I apply with my BA degree while working towards master's and PhD?
How to know if your majors will be truly helpful?
If I were to choose criminology and psychology majors, would those be beneficial if I want to focus on why criminals do the things they do and how their brains differ from 'normal' people's brains?
When I am in the process of getting my bachelors degree in counseling/psychology how can I gain work experience in my chosen field?
I am a second semester freshman working on my bachelors in counseling/psychology, my plan is to get my therapists license and open my own therapy ranch and recovery center. However, I would like to start gaining some work experience in the field and I have no idea where to start.
What kind of job options are there that will help me gain (and count as) experience in the field of psychology between earning my bachelor's and working on my Master's ?
I want to become a therapist and will have to work full time to support myself. I'd like to streamline the process between earning my BS and working on my Master's.
What advice would be given to someone that is interested in Psychology and Neuroscience and how is this career path growing in the professional world?
I’m in 12th grade currently and looking into neuroscience. I really enjoyed AP Psych and I am interested in a possible career path related to Psych and Neurology.
How does a Counselor or Psychologist avoid getting overwhelmed or emotionally involved hearing the tragic stories of others?
I am a college freshman, majoring in Psychology. I am very committed to my desire to help others with personal trauma but am concerned about the affects it will have on my own thoughts and feelings. How do I disconnect myself and still be effective for others?