Psychology
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...
Jan 19, 2015 | 12:00 pm
The relative length of time it takes to obtain a sports psychology PhD varies depending on the specific sphere of sports psychology you are interested in. When it comes down it, you need to be well aware of the different paths to take in sports psychology if you don’t want to waste your time. Bachelor Degree Program The path to a good sports psychology PhD begins with the smart selection of a good bachelor degree program in psychology. Right afterwards, you will also have to make the choice whether you want a degree at a doctorate-level because some bachelor courses... Read more...
Jan 19, 2015 | 11:00 am
Wondering how to get a doctoral degree in psychology? That is not as easy of a question to answer, as it would seem on the surface. It can be mitigated by internships, taking requisite classes in undergraduate work and other factors. The certainty is that it will take some time to get your bachelor’s degree and then finish class work for the PhD, the dissertation, and supervised work. These tasks will take a significant amount of time, probably at least six years of constant school. Then, there is selecting what the PhD will be in, which can have an effect... Read more...
Jan 19, 2015 | 10:00 am
While some might refer to a child therapist as a psychologist, the requirements are the same. A child therapist must be licensed after the doctoral degree has been obtained. Although there may be some positions available at the master’s degree level, there are many more available at the doctoral degree level and it is required that a therapist is licensed through testing. The testing required can be different from state to state and more information can be obtained through the American Psychology Association (APA) along with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which can also give you salary information and the... Read more...
Jan 19, 2015 | 9:00 am
Stress kills, this much we know. However, managing stress is a part of life and everyone has the capacity to learn and better himself or herself. The question is, who is going to help them? And in your case, what training is required? As society progresses and psychology evolves, there become new understandings of how to deal with mental situations that can cause distress to people. As a way of dealing with these new realities, new therapies are developed and become disciplines on their own. Relaxation, occupational, music and stress therapy have been developed to become more focused treatments that... Read more...
Jan 19, 2015 | 8:00 am
Texas, as with any other state, may vary with their counseling licensure requirements and one must pass the examinations in order to be licensed and practice within any state depending on the state and national requirements. The first thing is to obtain the college education needed to become a licensed counselor. A master’s degree in counseling theories, human development, social cultural or family effects on human behavior is required. One must also obtain the knowledge of rules and regulations within the state requirements and one must also pass that examination of knowledge. Overview of the Texas Counseling Licensure According to... Read more...
Jan 18, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Counseling in the military doesn’t constantly deal with terrifying war stories and people who are heavily spiritually scarred. Usually, their routine working day consists of a simple session and a conversation. There is always the more rough side of the job when you have to help your client overcome tensions within family and fix the behavioral problems within the individual. Regardless, if we are talking about soldiers, participating in modern warfare or a ceremonial guard, a military consultant needs to help his or her clients cope with their job. Path to the Job There are plenty of positions for counseling... Read more...
Jan 18, 2015 | 11:00 am
Have you ever thought about becoming a professional counselor and working with people? It’s a career that is challenging, well paying and progressive for the right applicant. A licensed professional counselor can work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, outpatient centers, homeless centers, individual and family service centers, government agencies, and nursing and assisted living centers. They can also have private practices that might offer evening and weekend hours to provide for their clients’ needs. They might choose to treat certain age groups or even run group therapy sessions. They can treat returning veterans and others with behavioral issues. Licensed Professional... Read more...
Jan 18, 2015 | 9:00 am
Why do people eat for comfort? How bad can the habit get? It can be truly bad, and perhaps even damaging to one’s livelihood. The eating disorder remains a very prominent disorder and is common among many different groups of people. If you are looking for a position working with eating disorders there seems to be a variety of paths that you can take. There are doctors and nutritionists who work with people who have eating disorders and well as psychologists and psychiatrists. They all approach the same problem from different areas of life. A Nutritionist’s View of Careers in... Read more...
Jan 18, 2015 | 8:00 am
If one is considering becoming a child psychologist, they first need to know what is involved with the educational requirements and if they are the right potential candidate for the career field of child psychology. A child psychologist will work with infants, toddlers, children, teens and will sometimes work with a particular age group. The key is to understand, prevent, diagnose their development, cognitive, social and emotional issues. Then, they come up with treatment plans to help those individuals. Studying the field of child psychology jobs will include genetics, language development, personality, gender roles, cognitive, school academics as well as... Read more...
