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Feb 9, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Accounting is not a funny business, and if there’s any doubt, just start smiling and cracking jokes at poor Mister Gibbons who’s barely making ends meet, and is counting on you to make sure his funds are all accounted for and he’s not going to be hounded by the IRS. That said, accountants do have a sense of humor about themselves, if not their truly serious profession, because it is the sort of dry and stuffy work routine that can drive a person crazy after a few weeks with no vacation. In order to pass the time, some accountants enjoy... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 11:00 am
Hotel caterers anticipate and prepare for all events and meals that happen in the hotel. Event catering for a hotel is a fast-paced field where every detail matters and deadlines are tight, but it is truly rewarding for those students who have creativity and a drive for pleasing people. There are many catering tasks within a day that will need attention, planning, and decorating. Cooking skills are also an important skill the caterer does well to develop. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that’s in the rewards you’ll get if you study for catering now... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 10:00 am
Neuropsychology Defined It was during the late nineteenth century that a French physician, Pierre Paul Broca observed that one of his patients was able to thoroughly understand spoken language, but was able to speak only one word, “tan”. His earlier work had concentrated largely on physical aspects of brain dysfunctions, such as cancer pathology and the treatment for aneurism’s, which led him to suspect there was a physical reason for his patient’s disability. Based on earlier research, which had indicated that the left part of the cerebral cortex stored the ability to speak and understand languages, Broca theorized that his... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 9:00 am
Our Unconscious Movements We scarcely think of the muscles we use as we reach, pull, walk, stretch, lift or handle small objects. They are guided by the neuronic activity between skeletal system and the brain. The activities begin as babies, discovering our fingers, control over our vocal chords, learning to sit, then stand. Performers, gymnasts, athletes learn to highly define their motor movement, bringing artful grace or amazing accomplishments with their motor skills. The complexity of the body’s neural network controlling motor movement is maintained through an intricate physiological balance that scientists and neuropsychologists continue to study. Anatomists break down... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 8:00 am
What is a child social worker? Well, a child social worker (also known as a “child welfare social worker”) is a person who works to ensure the well-being and welfare of children and their families as well. The United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics classified child social workers under the “Child and Family Social Workers” category. According to statistics, the demand for the services of child social workers is expected to rise by twenty percent (20%) through the year 2020. Responsibilities: What is a Child Social Worker Expected to do on the Job? The major responsibility of child social workers... Read more...
Feb 8, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Counseling for children is becoming more prevalent in society. Due to unforeseen problems facing families today, counseling should be seriously considered for children who face these issues and need a way to cope with their situation. There are astounding facts published in The Journal of Counseling and Development that relate to children and mental health. Children Counseling Facts •One in five children has been diagnosed with a mental health or addictive disorder. •One in ten children has a serious emotional disturbance that significantly impairs functioning at home and at school. •Of these mental health disorders, 31% are disruptive behavior disorders,... Read more...
Feb 8, 2015 | 11:00 am
Working with children in a therapy session can present some problems if the child either does not want to be there or does not want to talk about his or her feelings to a stranger. There are strategies a counselor can use to help a child feel comfortable and safe in a counseling session. Building a rapport with a child is of utmost importance if you want the child to open up to you. Making a child feel comfortable and secure is a crucial step in the first few counseling sessions. The child must also understand that you will not... Read more...
Feb 8, 2015 | 10:00 am
Employability for LPC Graduate Students Employability in the arena of licensed professional counselor graduate jobs is extremely favorable. Due to the wide variety of specialty opportunities, the job market pleads for dedicated individuals who are intrigued with mental attributes of their fellow man. Even though new graduates are somewhat inexperienced, having gone through extensive training and clinical practice, they have a working knowledge of what is expected of them. Family Family counseling is one of the most important areas acknowledged by licensed professional counselors. Licensed professional counseling graduate jobs are networked for this domain through school referrals, family physicians, or... Read more...
Feb 8, 2015 | 9:00 am
The Versatile Degree Program Much like the medical field, clinical psychology, research and counseling positions for schools and universities requires a doctoral degree and often, a two year internship. Other positions, such as school administration or administers tests as a psychologist’s assistance. They may also counsel or conduct research in a laboratory under the supervision of a psychologist. For students who have completed their Bachelor’s, but are running out of funds for higher education, the career options in psychology might seem pretty narrow. In reality, a psychology degree is one of the most versatile accredited degree’s you could own. A... Read more...
Feb 8, 2015 | 8:00 am
Industrial Psychology, also known as Industrial and Occupational Psychology or I-O psychology is a sub-discipline of psychology that studies human behavior in connection with the workplace. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes fourteen specialties within psychology, and Industrial Psychology is one of those recognized specialties. Where are Most Industrial and Occupational Psychologists Located? As of 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that nearly all jobs in I-O psychology are concentrated in nine states; Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Mississippi, Minnesota, and California. Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota have the highest number of jobs in industrial psychology.... Read more...
