The Need for Self-Care

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs One of the most challenging aspects of acareer in psychologyis the continuous barrage of troubling human emotions which clients inherently share. Everyone on the front lines of mental health has had to learn how to deal with the onslaught of intense feelings that go with the job. The one protective measure they all attest to is the need for self-care....

December 7, 2014 · 4 min · 747 words · Michael Bennett

Expert Advice: Cures for the College Blues

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs Everyone gets discouraged,right? According to the experts, the answer is yes. In fact, the experts are quick to say that every student (no matter what their pursuit) will one day come face to face with some kind of disappointment or discouragement. That being said, we wanted to take our question one step further. We wanted to find out exactly what theexpertsdid whentheyfaced discouragement as students....

December 6, 2014 · 5 min · 872 words · Daniel Wallace

Overcoming Educational Challenges on the Way to a Career in Psychology

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs “He makes it look soeasy!” “Her performance appears to beeffortless!” How many times have you had thoughts like these while watching someone complete a difficult task with grace and precision? One of the hallmarks of a true professional (in any category) is that they have overcome great challenges and used difficult experiences to perfect their performance. What everyone sees is a flawless demonstration that seems simple, but in reality, it took overcoming many hurdles to make it look easy....

December 6, 2014 · 4 min · 653 words · Tina Ross

Tina Gilbertson, Expert Therapist Discusses Her Book & Specialty

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs What motivated you to write your book? I found myself having similar conversations with different clients. More than one person used the word “wallow” in a derogatory way. “I don’t want to wallow in this despair (or anger or jealousy or insecurity, etc.),” they would say with a sour face. I tried to convince them that it was actually more constructive to wallow in their authentic feelings than to try to ignore them and move forward anyway....

December 6, 2014 · 4 min · 819 words · Sarah Ramirez

A Life Coach Discusses Education, Mistakes & Timing

Find an Online Psychology Program for YouFeatured Online Psychology & Counseling ProgramsDawn C. Reid, M.A., is a relationship-success expert, life coach and the founder of Reid Ready Life Coaching, LLC. She earned her undergraduate degree from the New York Institute of Technology and her graduate degree from Walden University, with focus on psychology and social behavior. Currently, Reid is working on a doctoral degree; she is in the process of earning a Ph....

December 5, 2014 · 9 min · 1882 words · Timothy Wood MD

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Mental Health Counselors

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs Converting the 22% increase into numbers: The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the number of Mental Health Counseling jobs in 2021 was 351,000. The Bureau predicts that the number of counselors in 2031 will be428,500.That’s an additional77,500jobs. Public officials have openly praised this new change for millions of Americans and what it will do for the mental health services of the nation....

December 5, 2014 · 5 min · 974 words · Karina Reid

Expert Therapist Megan Bearce, LMFT Discusses Her Super Commuter Life and Her Book

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs One of the exciting aspects of a career in psychology is that your life can become the basis for your specialty. This trend (increasingly on the rise) defies traditional methods of practice. Historically, a major tenet of the profession dictated that when it came to clients, the personal lives of counselors, therapists and psychologists were to remain shrouded mysteries and well-kept secrets....

December 5, 2014 · 4 min · 760 words · Derek Higgins

What is Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Therapy?

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs Ali, will you explain what NVC is? Yes! There are three key principles in NVC: NVC helps us speak and listen in a way that focuses our attention on what is most alive in a person - their feelings and needs. Rosenberg highlighted four key distinctions: Knowing these distinctions supports people in expressing themselves without blaming, demanding, or judging, which increases the likelihood of connecting....

December 5, 2014 · 5 min · 1017 words · Diane Proctor

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Transpersonal Psychologists

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs The term transpersonal psychology is often interchanged with spiritual psychology. Although relatively new, this field is growing quickly as the awareness of the link between spiritual health and emotional and physical health grows. Transpersonal psychology is the study of the human psyche and integrating psychology with spirituality and holistic life approaches. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicting employment in psychology to grow6%through 2031, there is a wide variety of opportunities for these professionals....

December 4, 2014 · 3 min · 544 words · Michelle Hall

Expert Therapist Saba Harouni Discusses Art Therapy

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs When she was just a freshman in college, Saba Harouni took a career-planning course which included a significant number of inventories and surveys. Designed to help students identify a variety of appropriate career paths, the questionnaires focused on the students’ values, interests, and strengths. The course marked a turning point in Harouni’s life, because it introduced her to Art Therapy as a viable career choice....

December 4, 2014 · 5 min · 860 words · Thomas Lucas

Thinking About a Career in Social Work? 3 MSWs Discuss Their Careers and Specialties

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs As any seasoned MSW will advise, the best way to find out if you are suited for a career in Social Work is to speak with those who have experience in the field. We sat down with 3 well-recognized MSWs and asked them about their professional histories, specialties, and insights into choosing Social Work as a career....

December 4, 2014 · 4 min · 756 words · Rachael Flynn

Continuing Education for Social Workers

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs M.J. Cummings LCSW, has been in private practice for over 25 years in a small town in northern California. Two of the mandates she must adhere to are, for example: When we asked her how she felt about the CE requirements she shared the following; The NASW Explains Why Continuing Education is Essential to the Career The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is;...

December 3, 2014 · 3 min · 574 words · Timothy Reid

Preparing for a Private Counseling Practice

Find an Online Psychology Program for You Featured Online Psychology & Counseling Programs In 2013 the American Psychological Association (APA) reported that31.5%of members who were employed full-time were owners of independent private practices. What the report failed to mention is that not a single APA accredited program included courses onhowto open a private practice. By way of analogy, they dress you up for the party, but they don’t tell you how to get there....

December 3, 2014 · 4 min · 736 words · Brian Castillo