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Why did you pick to study psychology?

What is the hardest part about being a Psychologist? What's the best thing about being a Psychologist?

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Caitlin’s Answer

Technically, I am a mental health counselor, but aside from area of study and degree it is a similar field in practice. I choose the field of mental health because I wanted to help people. I find this to be the hardest part of the job at the same time. Helping people when sometimes they do not want to help themselves or do not see themselves worthy of recieving help can be extremely hard. Knowing how and when to put boundaries in place can be a challenge and comes with experience in the job. At the same time helping people when they want help and achieve making healthy changes in their life is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done (and I taught ten years before being a counselor). There is a moment when a client realizes they have achieved change and is thrilled for it for themselves that is the most beautiful moment to witness. It is also extremely important to remember we help we do not save. Helping clients empower themselves and achieve that for themselves is rewarding, but at the end of the day it is their win, not ours. That is always important to remember in order to remain helping and not move to controlling or saving. Feel free to contact me for further questions (see my profile).
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Kaci’s Answer

I chose to study psychology, because I wanted to help people. I have also been interested in the field since taking a career aptitude test in junior high. For most careers in psychology, you must have an advanced degree. I looked into a few different areas and chose school psychology, because I enjoy working with young people. I also enjoy the structure working in a school setting can provide (not to mention the breaks!). The hardest part of being a school psychologist, for me, is helping students and families through crises. I like to be prepared, and these usually happen suddenly. It is also heartbreaking to see people going through a difficult time. To me, the best thing about being a school psychologist is the one-on-one work with students, whether that's testing or counseling. Forming those relationships and helping students with whatever they're having trouble with is very rewarding.
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Beng.Hock’s Answer

personal interest, having acquired hard skills, psychology is one of the various soft skills to add to my portfolio.
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Gianoula Yianna’s Answer

I have not studied psychology, but I have taken courses in psychology. As an educator, I need to understand and identify possible mental issues or difficult circumstances my students face. Similarly, other professions require knowledge of psychology for optimum professional results. For example, people in the advertising industry depend on psychologists to analyze consumer traits and needs.

Psychology as a major is very interesting, however, you need to think of employment after graduation. If you are not interested in working as a therapist, you must have a minor that will allow you to earn a living
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