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Jan 21, 2015 | 12:00 pm
If you are planning on pursuing a career in psychology with a focus on counseling, it is important to know about the best school that offers a comprehensive degree program in this field. Since this course is a multi-faceted learning option, choosing the best school should not only be based on the reputation of the school because what matters most is the coursework being offered by the institution as well as the course curriculum that would be taken by prospective students. When Looking for Colleges for Counseling Universities and colleges with counseling programs usually have specialization options that may focus... Read more...
Jan 21, 2015 | 11:00 am
While many people may go into the field of psychology to help, the likelihood of being hired to do so in California is getting slim for psychologists both with PhD’s and without. This is mostly due to Psychology being such a specialized field and versatility not being a highlight of studies or services. Overview Psychology is the study of the mind and psychologists are mind detectives. It is their job to figure out how the brain is working in individuals and systems. The popular perception is that a psychologist provides clinical therapy and this most often is not the case.... Read more...
Jan 21, 2015 | 10:00 am
Many children out there have issues when dealing with everyday life, but it is much deeper than just the daily grinds of growing up. According to Kids Health, it is not only kids who can benefit, but also the families who are concerned about their children, brothers or sisters, or even a legal guardian. When people talk about counseling, they think of adults. However, in many cases, the problems may have started when they were children. It is important to get counselors help at the first signs of trouble. Education for a Children Counselor Career The education needed to become... Read more...
Jan 21, 2015 | 9:00 am
The idea of having two degrees as you go after your career goals is not unusual. Most people pair accounting and business, or business and economics, but it may be a better to pair business and psychology. Psychology and business go together because they intensify your focus and people skills. Business degrees deal with the numbers and theories involved in business and making money. Psychology deals with the people who make or spend the money, which is the lifeblood of the business. For too long, the “numbers guys” have held sway. Without the people, nothing is manufactured, sold or bought.... Read more...
Jan 21, 2015 | 8:00 am
When deciding on a career path, it is important to understand what is involved in the studies and duties and when dealing with people, you will need to be able to communicate effectively. Some people will find that they like a certain age group such as the elderly or the precious young generation of the world. We have all heard that the young are our future leaders, which makes it important to ensure they are healthy not only physically, but also mentally. The field of child psychology studies the development of children and will also follow some of them from... Read more...
Jan 20, 2015 | 12:00 pm
To work as a child psychologist, you must be able to gain an in depth look into the mind and thought process of the child. There are many other aspects that one has to make when observing a child’s life and how it is affecting not only their physical being, but also their minds and body. How they cope with everyday life in their environment is one of the many questions you help answer. Since each person is different, there is a wide variety in diagnosing and treating each client. It takes time and effective observation and gathering of important... Read more...
Jan 20, 2015 | 11:00 am
A developmental psychologist studies human growth and development throughout the entire lifespan of their clients. Human development includes psychology, biology, anthropology, sociology, education and history. Developmental psychologists will look at how the client grows, ages and develops as well as milestones of development. This covers not only physical aspects, but also cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual as well as personality and emotional issues. Developmental Psychology Careers General Information While there are some positions at the master’s degree level, there are far more positions and opportunities available at the doctoral level. A developmental psychologist will usually specialize and deal with all age... Read more...
Jan 20, 2015 | 10:00 am
There are numerous types of therapists who deal with specific aspects of life. To understand the music therapist, we first must know what they do. A music therapist provides services to adults and children with various psychiatric disorders, cognitive and developmental disabilities, speech and hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and neurological impairments, among others. In general, a music therapist usually works as a member of an interdisciplinary team who create plans to support the goals and objectives of each client within the context of the music therapy setting. What is a Music Therapist? A music therapist will treat and rehabilitate clients... Read more...
Jan 20, 2015 | 9:00 am
A life coach career outlook is defined with the routine of giving your clients advice regarding their career choices as well as issues in their personal lives as well. You work together for their improvement/achievement by taking into account their education, experience and personality. Life coaching is becoming increasingly popular, regardless if we are talking about business endeavors or contemporary, first, second or third world problems. Educational and Professional Requirements In order to become a life coach, you need to check carefully the requirements for the job in your state and from there on select the proper degree and educational... Read more...
Jan 20, 2015 | 8:00 am
The first thing you want to do is see if you are the right candidate for the field. One way to do this is to set up an interview with a counselor already in the field at a coffee shop or somewhere relaxing and remember to pick up the tab for them. They are taking the time to give you some important information regarding your investment in, not only yourself, but also the field as a whole. You can also do some research and see what the field has to offer and what branch of the field you might fit... Read more...
