If your goal is to become a licensed counselor, therapist, social worker or psychologist, you will more than likely discover that over time, each of these fields has become increasingly diversified. A quick internet search or walk through the yellow pages will prove to even the most staid of skeptics that the majority of career…
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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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Dr. Jessica Houston: Every Woman’s Specialist
Have you ever had an issue about which you didn’t want to tell anyone, never mind ask for help? Or, has there been a time in your life when you did take your problem to a specialist and wished you hadn’t? It was not that they didn’t care, or that they did not have the…
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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 Offer Encouragement to Students & the “Almost Licensed”
On the road to a career in psychology, sometimes it’s darkest before the dawn. If you have almost reached your goals and your dreams and yet are feeling discouraged, burned-out or doubtful. take comfort in knowing that your condition is not unusual. Many others before you, as well as those suffering along with you, have…
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The Need for Self-Care
One of the most challenging aspects of a career in psychology is 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…
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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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