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Veteran Social Workers Discuss Their Reasons for Getting an MSW

Whether you attend a quaint local community college or enroll in a sprawling university; it is inevitable that one day you will be approached by a guidance counselor and asked to answer the question, “What career are you pursuing?” Determinants of the decision can be as variable as the students who make them; some choose…
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Why a Career in Social Work Will Be Rewarding

Some of the most important questions you will ever ponder regarding your career goals will be, “Is this job special? Is this a field which will bring me happiness as well as income? Will I feel rewarded doing this work?” Since hindsight is 20/20 and foresight often non-existent; we surveyed 2 of our Profiled Experts…
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10 Must Take Psychology Professors in Washington, D.C.

A research-heavy profession by nature, psychology and psychologists get very little publicity and fanfare surrounding their work by design. Sure, people within the industry know how to recognize outstanding contributions to the field but the topics are often too dense and the research too nuanced and tedious for the general public to take serious interest.…
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The Flexibility of a Degree in Psychology

One of the great things about pursuing a degree in psychology is that once you graduate with your degree(s) there are a plethora of fields and professions from which you can choose to specialize. While many academic disciplines limit the graduate to participation in closely related fields, a psychology degree can be utilized for a…
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Should I Major in Psychology or Counseling?

Thinking about what you want to do for the rest of your life can be a daunting and troubling experience. You may feel confused about whether you want to be a psychologist or a counselor. Before deciding upon a major, it is helpful to know what opportunities there will be for employment once you graduate…
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Experts Reveal the Keys to Successful Study Habits

We all have habits; some are good habits, others are not. One way to increase the likelihood of success in your educational pursuits is to consciously maintain productive and intentional learning habits. While it is debatable how long it takes to break a bad habit or instill a healthy one; one thing is for certain--cultivating…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Mental Health Counselors

The field of Mental Health Counseling is one of the few fields in the nation that is predicted to grow at more than 4 times the rate of other forms of employment. Employment in the aggregate is projected to rise by 5%; the field of Mental Counseling by 22% between 2021 and 2031. This rise…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Transpersonal Psychologists

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…
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Preparing for a Private Counseling Practice

In 2013 the American Psychological Association (APA) reported that 31.5% 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 on how to open a private practice. By way of analogy, they dress you up for the…
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