Counseling


 * Brittani TCA** **03/15/10** (latest edit)
 * COUNSELING**

There are many different divisions of counseling: Educational, vocational, school counselors, Rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors, substance abuse, and behavioral counselors, and marriage and family therapists. I am most interested in **Mental health,** and **Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counseling**. Mental health counselors work with individuals to promote mental and emotional stability. They treat disorders, and address issues such as : depression, addiction, and anxiety. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors help individuals struggling with addictions like alcoholism and eating disorders. This kind of counseling is often done within a group setting. In my opinion the most rewarding part of a career in counseling is the satisfaction of helping patients. Counseling allows for interaction with others, and listening with the goal of working out a patients particular issue. A job as a counselor is emotionally trying. It is difficult to listen to people's problems, and traumatic life experiences day after day. It must also become frustrating when a patient is making no progress.
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The major in which Counseling falls under is Psychology. It requires a masters degree, and 40-60 semester hours of graduate study which includes a period of supervised clinical counseling experience.
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Mental health: $ 39,450 Substance abuse/behavioral: $ 40,540
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According to an NRC ranking Standford University is a top ranked school for psychology,which would include a specific focus on Counseling Psychology. []
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__**BIBLIOGRAPHY**__ 1. " Psychology Salaries. " September 17th 2009 < [] >

2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S Department of Labor, //Occupational Outlook Handbook,// 2008-2009 Edition. December 18, 2007 September 17 2009. < [] >

__**INTERVIEW**__

Ms. Maureen Christensen** 39 Collegeview Avenue Floor 1 Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 (845) 797-2014
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 * Education/Training Recommendation:** " I went to, and recommend Adelphi University, and interned at Grey Smith House and Duchess County Department of Mental Hygiene Clinic."


 * Most Valuable Skill:** "Listening objectively, and creating a welcoming environment."


 * Outlook for Future:** " There will always be a room for people to listen, because the world is getting faster and busier and that creates a lot of stress and anxiety. As long as there is community there will be issues with individuals and groups. There is a good outlook, and it will always be here."