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Become a Substance Abuse Social Worker

What Is Substance Abuse Social Work? Substance abuse is defined as the habitual repeated use of a harmful substance for the sole purpose of mood alteration. Nearly all substance abusers start abusing substances for the immediate mood altering effects. Depending on the substance, the effects may vary, ranging from calming effects to elation. There are…

Although a psychology degree without a license will probably not lead directly to wealth and riches; the question, “Can a psychology license make me rich?” requires examination of 3 relevant factors: Are you going to get a license to practice with a Master’s degree or with a Doctorate? What type of psychology degree will you…

The answer to this question most often hinges on your answer to another: What Are Your Employment Goals? Hard as it is to believe, even the American Psychological Association (APA) has addressed the reality that many students decide to pursue a Doctorate in Counseling without having a clear and concise career plan in place. According to…

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Community Counselors

If you are considering a career as a Community Counselor, you are entering a field which will be experiencing a substantial increase in job opportunities through 2031 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the general outlook for other career specialties is 5%, the projected growth in the labor market for Community Counselors…

For a psychology student with an interest in gaining the necessary training and master's degree education in mental health and psychotherapy to provide both individual and group therapeutic services, two popular options include becoming a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or a marriage and family therapist (MFT). While both career paths possess major similarities, the…

A graduate with a degree in counseling gains extensive training, knowledge and experience that allow him or her to help individuals in need of personal, emotional, behavioral and/or professional guidance. The kind of treatment and advice a professional is qualified to provide depends on what type of counseling they specialize in, which may include rehabilitation,…

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Substance Abuse Counselor

If you are considering a career as a Substance Abuse Counselor, you have chosen a field which is earmarked by the United States Bureau of Statistics for outstanding growth projections. While the average rate of growth for employment in other fields is 5%, the increase in employment for Substance Abuse Counselors is 22%. That is…

Top Career and Employment Options as an MFT

Graduates with an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) degree are highly-trained mental health professionals who bring a family-oriented perspective and treatment approach to health care related to mental, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal disorders. Addressing a wide range of relationship issues that affect the family dynamic and communication between loved ones, an MFT also provides premarital-,…

100 Psychology Twitter Accounts to Follow

Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has quickly become one of the most popular social media services in the world. The micro-blogging service boasts more than 500 million users around the world and it has become a marketplace of sorts for news, opinions, ideas, and promotions. Say what you want about the platform's value and…

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Can a Psychology License Make Me Rich?

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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Community Counselors

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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Substance Abuse Counselor

Top Career and Employment Options as an MFT

100 Psychology Twitter Accounts to Follow

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