Jan 15, 2015 | 12:00 pm
A marriage counselor career can be a challenging one. Some days you think that you should mark off 10 paces and let them duel it out, and other days you could actually believe that you have seen a true love story. What’s the difference, the people involved mostly. You will come in with a set of priorities and standard structures and they will try to assert their correctness in the situation. What Will I do in a Marriage Counselor Career? The first thing that you will do is re-load your stock of patience daily! That’s patience, not patients. The couples... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 11:00 am
Ever wondered why most people pick one political party or another, or what factors lead to a so-called corrupted government? These are the questions that political sociology tries to answer. Political sociologists look at how sociology effects the political make up of a group. Political Sociology explores how groups interact with each other, particularly in how power is divided between them. Consider some of the discoveries and advancements this field has made and its effects thus far. What Are Some Political Sociology Theories? Emile Durkheim came up with two theories on how groups form. He claimed that groups form either... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 10:00 am
When you think about a bereavement counselor, you may not have a clear picture of what he or she is. Is this person a psychologist or a salesman for a funeral home? The title is somewhat hazy and ill defined, but you know that it deals with death. You can also know that with the “Baby Boomers” aging quickly, for the next 15 to 20 years, there will be a significant need for people in this area. What Are the Requirements for a Bereavement Counselor Jobs? It depends on what area of counseling you go into. In the area of... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 9:00 am
The job market for a child psychologist is actually very good. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the projected job growth is expected to grow by 12% with the median salary around $69,000 and they can make well over $100,000 depending on the location, education and experience that they hold. A child psychologist is required to be licensed in order to practice. The American Psychology Association (APA) will be able to give more information as to the state and national requirements to become a licensed psychologist. While many will choose to work in an office setting, others may... Read more...
Dec 19, 2014 | 9:00 am
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. As such, there is really no area of life that it doesn’t apply to and cannot be improved by it. When we look at how nurses are affected by their work, it is important to understand it from a psychological standpoint. Nursing can be a stressful job. It is not stressful everyday and it is not stressful in the same way for every person. However, there is no denying that working with people who are either at their worst health or trying to be healthier can be stress-inducing. Understanding Psychology... Read more...
Oct 15, 2014 | 8:00 am
When dealing with patients that have mental illnesses and disorders, a psychiatric nurse is required and must possess advanced communication skills. They must be great listeners, observers, problem solvers and have excellent critical thinking skills. They must be able to put out a fire at the blink of an eye and be able to handle stress and crisis. When dealing with clients, they also deal with families of patients, adding all new rules of protocol. There will also be times when they deal with involuntary holds on patients due to endangering themselves or others, or other complex legal issues. Sample... Read more...
