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David Slay

community / clinical psychologist (retired)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations - Community and Social Service Occupations
Seal Beach, California
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Dora Nov 14, 2025 414 views

What steps should I take now as a Human Services student to prepare for a future career supporting veterans as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker #Fall25?

I am a Human Services student and my goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker so I can work with veterans who face mental health challenges. I want to know what skills, experience, or opportunities I should focus on now while I’m still in school. Any guidance will help me plan my path.

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Avery Apr 18, 2025 436 views

What’s one thing every adult should understood about children’s mental health ?

I'm a high school senior and will be attending college to major in psychology. My long-term goal is to one day become a child psychologist.

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Amanda Apr 10, 2025 1341 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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Regina Mar 31, 2025 656 views

Any advice for someone who is starting college in the fall with a psychology major?

I'm a 18 years old who is starting college in the fall of 2025, the major I choose was psychology, but most of my family thinks that I should change it, because it might be challenging,

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Joel Oct 09, 2024 1058 views

what are interns useful for?

grade level 12.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Nov 07, 2024 1856 views

How to become a psychotherapist?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a psychotherapist?

Note: Given the growing interest in the mental health field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.

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Niloofar Sep 07, 2024 1301 views

How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of counseling school age children without falling apart?

Hi there, I am currently completing my second/last internship for my Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. My internship last year was with adults with acute and chronic mental illness. This year, I landed a last-minute placement with a nonprofit organization that places...

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Madhuvanti Mar 28, 2024 1614 views

What options i have after doing Majors in Psychology and Minor as International relations?

I am doing BA in liberal arts with major as psychology and minor subject as international relations. interested in design and Artificial intelligence too.Loves writing.
I am open to study abroad out of India but don't prefer USA can you suggest best universities in Europe?

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Milan Oct 11, 2023 1493 views

What does a regular/average work day?

When you're a psychologist you help people with their mental health. How do you know when you've helped someone too much or you're just doing your job? I feel like the mental toll from being a psychologist would affect your own mental health greatly and I want to know how to balance the job and...

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Adilay Sep 28, 2023 916 views

what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?

Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?

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Britney Sep 25, 2023 1881 views

What are the steps to become a psychiatrist after high school?

Right now I think I should to major in neuroscience, and then apply to med school. However Im not sure if thats the best way to go to ensure I get my PHD in psychiatry and then become a Psychiatrist. Honestly I am lost and would love some help going over the process/steps.

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Ethan Jun 15, 2023 699 views

how can I find the right job for me?

I want to be a therapist for mental health and I want to be a person that does hair makeup and nails. I suffer from mental health and i want to help people with the same problems as me

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Jose Mar 20, 2023 771 views

how does assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders work?

Psychiatrists

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Aniyah Mar 27, 2023 643 views

How do you take in very triggering information from a patient and remain calm through it all?

I would like so be a sociologist and open a foster home.

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Alexander Oct 12, 2022 2111 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.