Psychology
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...
Feb 7, 2015 | 12:00 pm
There are many opportunities for employment in Child Psychology. Anyone with a Master’s or a Doctorate degree in this field will have an array of field choices. Here are some of the career choices that can be in high demand and suited for the individual professional in Child Psychology: Child Psychologist Career Choices Child Psychology: A child psychologist has many areas in which to choose. These settings can include schools, hospitals, clinics, or research. School Psychologist: A school psychologist has many duties related to working with children in a school setting. They will not only help children with counseling, but... Read more...
Feb 7, 2015 | 11:00 am
Having the training to become a Child Welfare Worker offers a choice of different jobs within the field. The different fields that fall under the umbrella of a Child Welfare Worker are numerous. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the different occupations that fall under the umbrella of Child Welfare Worker include Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Healthcare Social Workers, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, and other various job settings. Job Descriptions Someone with a degree in Child Welfare may choose a job working with a child’s parents to strengthen family parenting skills.... Read more...
Feb 7, 2015 | 10:00 am
Have you ever thought of becoming a neuropsychologist? What does this type of career take and what do you learn? Where Psychology Stands Nearly thirty-four percent of psychologists are self-employed, compared to eight percent in all other work. The competition for admission into graduate programs is truly great, although the overall demand for psychologists in the various sub-fields is growing at a rapid rate and is expected to grow more in the future. The job prospects are best for those who have gained a doctorate in a specialized area, such as health counseling or school psychologists. Clinical psychologists constitute the... Read more...
Feb 7, 2015 | 9:00 am
Clinical psychology is a crucial field in psychology; it is all about the scientific study and treatment of human dysfunction. Also, people trained in clinical psychology engage in responsibilities such as promoting new ways of behaving, feeling or thinking in order to enhance the well-being of a patient. Clinical psychology experts formulate hypothesis and generate data in order to test their reliability. A 2006 statistics showed that almost 34% of people with a degree in psychology were self-employed. It is important to state that a doctoral degree and license are necessary to become a private practitioner as a clinical psychologist.... Read more...
Feb 7, 2015 | 8:00 am
Industrial Psychology, also known as Industrial and Occupational Psychology or I-O psychology is one of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) fourteen sub-disciplines of psychology. I-O psychology is primarily concerned with the study of human behavior in the workplace. Industrial psychologists will work with industry, often times Human Resource departments, during the hiring, evaluation, and promotion periods. The work of an I-O psychologist is not limited to only hiring and promotion, many I-O psychologists will also work with teams to help develop cohesive units that can work efficiently as a whole. Overview of Industrial Psychology Career As humanity moves further into... Read more...
