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Chinyere Okafor

Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
Healthcare Support Occupations - Educational Instruction and Library Occupations - Community and Social Service Occupations
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Kristin Apr 10, 2025 2367 views

What APs should I take sophmore year?

I'm currently a freshman, and my electives are due pretty soon. I was wondering what APs would be most beneficial to take. Sadly, my school only offers 4 AP electives for sophomores. These are AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, AP Human Geography, and AP Psychology. I am currently in...

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Minahil May 22, 2025 2719 views

What extracurriculars can I partake in as a high schooler interested in forensic psychology?

What extracurriculars could I partake in as a rising junior interested in forensic/criminal psychology? I'm looking for any and all ideas! Passion project ideas, club ideas, jobs, anything!. I'm shadowing at a law clinic this summer, but I want more stuff to do that is related to my field of...

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sophia May 09, 2025 2371 views

Are there any scholarships i can get or appiy to in middle school?

im hoping to find a college with psychology but i would like to know if there is a grant or something i can do now for the future (im in Fort Worth Texas btw)

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Eknoor May 30, 2025 1267 views

What is the website where I can earn money rapidly by passing only 10 th class and now I am a psychology student

money rapidly by passing only 10 th class and now I am a psychology student

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raegan Apr 11, 2025 3492 views

I want to become a marriage and family therapist. Are there any tips or advice I should know, or anything helpful?

I am doing a high school project, and any information would be very helpful and appreciated.

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Lei May 28, 2025 2460 views

What should I do for my family and myself?

My job is web developer but I am not interested in it.
I don't know how to do for the future.
Why is it so? I think it's because I am not good at it.
And the important thing is that I have a chance to change my job.

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Nicole Apr 24, 2025 748 views

What were some of the deciding factors between selecting a PhD in Clinical Psychology versus a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, vice versa?

I currently have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and will be attending a graduate program in the Fall to obtain my masters in psychological research. I have juggled the ideas of both a PsyD and PhD, and wanted to know if anyone else has had this same debate and what were some factors that...

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Emilee Apr 11, 2025 489 views

What advice would you give a student that has a background in education who is pursing a graduate degree in clinical mental health?

school and career advice

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Iuma Apr 30, 2025 902 views

What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?

What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?

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Jordan May 25, 2025 5625 views

How can I use my current work experience and Operation Management & Consulting course work to find a full-time position before graduating?

I am a 26 year old student pursuing a BA in Operation Management & Consulting and I am trying to find an entry level full time position in careers such as program management, CSR, consulting, or talent management. I have 8 years of experience in data entry and claims management that has...

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Amelia Apr 23, 2025 1139 views

What challenges did you experience when you began counseling?

I am a graduating senior and interested in pursuing a major in counseling, but I am concerned about the challenges I will face if I become a counselor.

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Maddie Apr 23, 2025 796 views

How can I work towards my own psychiatry practice? Is it a good career goal?

I am an undergraduate psychology student and I want to become a psychiatrist. How realistic is it to work towards establishing my own practice, and what would that process look like? I am also curious if I would be able to have a psychiatry practice, and research neuroscience. I have big...

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Esmeralda Apr 22, 2025 1252 views

What are some career options in psychology that don’t require a master’s or PhD, and what do those jobs actually look like day-to-day?

I’m currently an online psychology major and really interested in mental health and helping others, but I’m not sure if grad school is the right path for me. I want to explore careers I can do with just a bachelor’s degree that still feel meaningful and impactful. I’d love to hear from people...

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Kamauri May 12, 2025 2501 views

What to do when you don't really know what you wanna do?

What to do when you don't really know what you wanna do?

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Tyson May 12, 2025 2181 views

What is the difference between autism spectrum disorder with intellectual impairment vs autism spectrum disorder comorbid with intellectual disability? Are they the same?

I am a high school senior planning to study psychology and and facinated by ASD. I would like to understand the difference between these two specifiers.

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Joel Apr 26, 2025 731 views

What is the most challenging part of opening a private practice as a psychotherapist?

How long did it take you to open a private practice after receiving your counseling license? What were the easiest and most difficult parts of the process? I am beginning a counseling graduate program in the fall and have a goal to open a private practice in New York. Can you move states easily...

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Candice May 10, 2025 2816 views

What classes/summer internships can I apply to as a high school student if I'm interested in majoring in business?

I'm currently a sophomore in high school and interested in a career in business. But I don't have much experience in the field of business, but am open to new opportunities like summer camps and internships. What are some high school class pathways I can take? my favorite classes are spanish,...

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Tyson Apr 23, 2025 737 views

How often does a clinical psychologist do psychotherapy compared to assessements of mental health disorders? Does it depend on the job? #Spring25

I am an incoming freshman to James Madison University and would like to know early on what to expect after graduate school. Any help is appreciated!

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Megan Apr 22, 2025 1068 views

What advice do you have for an incoming Clinical Mental Health grad student?

I am a 24 yo F that will be attending SMU this Fall to pursue a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am interested in working with adolescents and/or adults, but am having a hard time narrowing it down. I would love to receive advice about grad school, navigating...

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Michelle Apr 30, 2025 650 views

For those who have entered the professional world as therapists/counselors, have you had a particularly difficult time managing your empathic side when faced with clients' emotions #Spring25?

I cry at the drop of a hat but have heard that training/educational courses help manage this. I wonder at my effectiveness if I have a hard time separating my emotions from those I might counsel.

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Jaelyn Apr 30, 2025 553 views

How do we shift the world of psychology, by having psychologist share their own personal testimony of mental health with patients to remove the stigma of talking about mental health problems ?

I am currently a high school senior, who is attending University of North Carolina Charlotte, double majoring in Psychology and Vocal Music Performance. I would to like to know more about eliminating stigmas of mental health.

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Myeisha Apr 29, 2025 1018 views

Which Psychology Positions are best suited for someone with experience with battered women who experiencing abuse #Spring25?

I've worked with my community park district for ten years and always had the passion to help Battered women but since I didn't have a degree in Psychology my park district wouldn't let me apply, so I decided to go to college and get my degree in Science and Psychology now graduating is...

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Yasmine Apr 22, 2025 990 views

My main question is how I maintain myself mentally and financially as a future/current HBCU student?

Hi there! My name is Yasmine, and I will be a future spartan at Norfolk State University majoring in psychology! I'm highly passionate on advocating for mental health, marching band and cooking!
My main question is how I maintain myself mentally and financially as a future/current HBCU student?

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Annelise Apr 22, 2025 799 views

What is the best degree to pursue if I want to help those in natural disaster/poverty stricken areas in global missions?

I am currently leaning towards the counseling approach and might take the psychology degree path.

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Annie Apr 22, 2025 729 views

What can a senior psychology major expect when transitioning to a graduate program in Counseling psychology? #Spring25

Moving states, favorite classes have been cognitive psych and developmental psych, interested in art. #Spring25

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Davyana Apr 18, 2025 894 views

When becoming a Dental Hygienist what are some things you may go through that aren’t the easiest? #Spring25

As a senior attending Needles High School, planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas I have decided to continue my education with Dental. I am not entirely sure how current Dental workers handle with inconveniences but I will love to learn so I can be prepared.
#Spring25

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Marimi Apr 21, 2025 1277 views

What kind of jobs or careers can you get with a Psychology 4- year bachelors degree ?

I'm a high school senior who is interested in social and medical science degrees, and am currently looking into psychology. I'm trying ti figure out what field might be right for me.

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Jennifer Apr 20, 2025 497 views

What is the process like when applying for graduate ABA programs?

I am entering my third year as a BS major in Psychology at Florida State University. I want to learn how to apply to graduate programs, and if there are any specific characteristics I should have for my application. I currently work a part-time job as an office assistant at an ABA therapy...

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Lexi Apr 20, 2025 2122 views

What are the different jobs that a social work degree can be used for? #Spring25

I was wondering what type of jobs uses a social work degree to help me decide my career path.

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Olivia Apr 20, 2025 455 views

What can I do to figure out what specific path within my career in marketing is best fit for me?

I'm pursuing a major in marketing but am unsure what i specifically want to do with this in my future outside of college. Are there any specific ways to narrow down my future career path that fits me the best?

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Chad Apr 20, 2025 1353 views

How do you start networking with others while in college?

Hello, Im currently a second-year undergrad. My question is how do you get started with networking while in college to ensure you have connections after graduating? Everybody says how important it is but i'm not sure how to start. #Spring25

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Olivia Apr 20, 2025 861 views

How do I go about selecting a school I want to work for after I graduate with my teaching degree?

I am a sophomore in college working on my Inclusive Elementary School bachelor's degree, and I have no idea what things to look for when applying for and selecting a school to work for after I graduate

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Natalie Apr 19, 2025 935 views

What are some tips to help balance school, work, and home-life when having to complete school work, get work hours to pay for school, and making time for friends and family #Spring25?

I went to school for dental assisting and received my dental assisting certificate. I decided after a little while that it was not for me, so I decided to go back to school for radiology.

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Rachel Apr 20, 2025 885 views

How can I balance my workload while being on a sports team in college?

I am currently a student athlete in high school. I will be attending college in fall 2025 and plan on playing basketball in college. It's been a long time since I have had classes, so I'm not used to having to balance my workload while playing sports.

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Chris Apr 19, 2025 702 views

How to afford tuition through scholarships?

How can I make scholarships a viable method to help afford tuition? I can apply to jobs, take in loans, or even bargain schools for aid, what's best?

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Lydia Apr 17, 2025 885 views

What is the most challenging part of being a forensic psychologist?

Hi I am a senior in highschool and I want to eventually become a forensic psychologist. I know a little but not a lot about the job. Anything that could be said about the amount of schooling involved or more details about what the job entails like workload, coping with certain things, or really...

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Makenna Apr 18, 2025 804 views

What is the best way to decide what to do as a career?

I am a senior in high school, and I have liked biology throughout my education and plan on majoring in it in college, but I don't know if it is the right fit for me or my career aspirations. I do know that I want to have some involvement in the scientific field in my future. I am currently...

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Arsh Apr 18, 2025 2042 views

Tips for marketing career?!

Hello, I am starting college August (current senior in HS) and I am interested in marketing as a career. I just wanted any tips on how to explore and improve my marketing skills. Is there any thing I need to know before joining this career? Is there any websites or software that I should know...

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Melissa Apr 16, 2025 1819 views

What is the best way to become a professor, if there is one?

I've heard from different people that you ought to become a high school teacher first, at least in English. I've also heard that you should just go get your master's and apply to jobs after that, but that doesn't align with the Internet research I have done. For some context, I would like to...

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Hailey Apr 11, 2025 3159 views

What are some challenges that you face while being a Mental Health therapist?

Do you feel depressed after hearing everyone's problems?
Are you thinking about what your client is doing every single day?
Does your mental health go bad?
Does your stress and anxiety get bad?

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Alexia Apr 17, 2025 1721 views

What did you learn in school that didn't fully prepare you for the mental-health field?

What areas were you taught about that lacked practical information for the job you eventually applied for?

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Sudharshni Apr 16, 2025 1263 views

How does re-entering the HR job market after a career break work?

I have 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, but I’ve been on a 2-year break after moving to the U.S. from India post-marriage. I’m SHRM-CP certified and had my Master’s degree evaluated by WES for U.S. equivalency. Is it harder to find opportunities after a break? Would...

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Jose Apr 15, 2025 330 views

What would you recommend me to look for in Political Economy?

Hey everyone! Sorry to bother, but I just joined the platform, so I wanted to know: As an Economic major, what would you recommend me to look for on Political Economy? As in, to learn about the diverse forms of political economic thought?

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Saona Apr 16, 2025 827 views

How does it work balancing counseling and research in one’s career in the psychology field?

I am a senior in high school commutes to attending North Carolina State University in the fall and plan to major in psychology with the hopes of doing clinical counseling and research.

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Payleigh Apr 11, 2025 587 views

What kinds of experience and education do you need to become a clinical psychologist?

For additional information, I'm a high school student who needs to find information on this job for a career project.

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raegan Apr 11, 2025 985 views

As a marriage and family therapist, does it take a lot of mental stability? Also, how much are you home?

As someone who is ver courious and is doing a project for my sophomore year, I feel like this would be very helpful.

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Tanijah Apr 15, 2025 872 views

What is the preparation for becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner? I plan to double major, but is that necessary? Would a major and a minor work as well?

I'm an upcoming college freshman considering double majoring in nursing and psychology. I've researched and personally heard stories about double majoring and the rigorous workload that comes with it, but would it be necessary for my career path?

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Amanda Apr 10, 2025 1407 views

What would you say is the most important thing to remember when studying for a major in Psychology?

I am a high school senior getting ready to graduate and I am planning on studying Psychology, it would be great to know tips from people who have studied this. thanks!

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Payleigh Apr 11, 2025 612 views

How many years of Education are required, and what degrees are needed to be a clinical psychologist?

I'm a high school student who needs to find information on clinical psychology for my career research project.

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Hailey Apr 11, 2025 1949 views

What specific skills do you need to be a Mental Health therapist?

What experience do you need?
What majors and degrees?
Is the communication level difficult, or is it easy to talk to others?