I like to talk about this topic. It was interesting to me.
The career that I had in mind when I first began college was one in counseling
psychology. Luckily, this career was one matched closely to my interests and personality
type.
A person in counseling psychology will typically use personality
tests/assessments, interviews, case histories, and observation methods to evaluate a
patients problems, needs, and goals. Counseling psychologists will evaluate data and,
from there, create an action plan or treatment plan to counsel the patient with. The goal in
this career is to help each patient work toward developing and adjusting social,
educational, personal, and vocational skills.
I’ve always had an interest in listening to people and their “problems”. Even in my early
teenage years, and now into my adult years, people of all ages have come to me for emotional
support, advice, and confidentiality.
I see this career as having many advantages and few disadvantages.
From a personal standpoint, the biggest disadvantage or problem I foresee is becoming too
wrapped up in a patient’s problems.
The biggest advantage would be being in a career that I find personally
rewarding and fulfilling.
Thank you ...
