If you ask me working with undergraduates, I’ve observed that students are really attracted with the peculiarities of human behavior. Anorexia and depression are in all probability among some of the “hottest topics” that appeal to psychology majors روانشناس اراک. Ask students and they’ll usually say that they are interested in being a pt or professional. They want to facilitate the process to help others experience rest from debilitating psychological problems. And then most students manage to think that Clinical Psychology is the only way to achieve their career goal.
Wait! You mean that’s not true?
Have you ever heard of the field of Counseling Psychology? Nearly the same as Clinical, except that while clinical psychologists focus on prognosis and treatment of mental disorder, counseling psychologists work with clients through everyday living issues and transitions, such as career development, family and relationship issues, even issues of race identity or libido. Usually, these psychologists have earned the port degree, or the Ph. D.
You may have also heard of the professional degree in psychology or the Psy. D. The Psy. D. focuses almost exclusively on information on therapy rather than research. This is a great option for students interested solely in therapy. (Warning: If you have no interest in research, it is typically not the smartest idea to pursue a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology! ).
Many students are also unaware of graduate programs outside of Psychology that offer information on therapy. A Professionals in Social Work (M. S. W. ) will also provide necessary training to work as a pt. Social workers who practice psychotherapy are usually called either clinical social workers or psychiatric social workers. Clinical social workers also have the ability to spot and treat psychological issues, and this is another great area to consider given your particular interests.
I encourage students to be very specific in defining their career goals. While “I want to help people” or “I want to be a counselor” sounds admirable, it is still nonspecific in determining which graduate program best fits your career goals. Are you interested in exclusively working with clients with mental disorders? Why not consider everyday living problems? Are you interesting in going the distance for a port degree (Ph. D. or Psy. D. )? Taking some time out for self-reflection may enable you to figure out which career path is best suited for you!