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Jacob
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As a psychologist how responsible/careful must you be when you are asking your patients questions?
I'm in 8th grade
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Meera Rastogi
Psychologist/ art therapist
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Hey Jacob, I'm really glad you asked such an insightful question!
Becoming a psychologist involves a lot of learning, especially about how and when to ask the right questions. It's crucial for psychologists to pay close attention to how their clients respond to these questions, and to understand when it may be too overwhelming for them. The aim is to help the client develop techniques to relax and manage their emotions before diving deeper into any challenging topics.
It's equally important to ensure that the client has a strong support network outside of the therapy sessions. And it is important to identify any potential risk factors, such as whether the client is at risk of self-harm.
I always remind people that being a therapist can be tough - it requires a lot of skill. But the rewards of helping others make it all worthwhile!
Becoming a psychologist involves a lot of learning, especially about how and when to ask the right questions. It's crucial for psychologists to pay close attention to how their clients respond to these questions, and to understand when it may be too overwhelming for them. The aim is to help the client develop techniques to relax and manage their emotions before diving deeper into any challenging topics.
It's equally important to ensure that the client has a strong support network outside of the therapy sessions. And it is important to identify any potential risk factors, such as whether the client is at risk of self-harm.
I always remind people that being a therapist can be tough - it requires a lot of skill. But the rewards of helping others make it all worthwhile!
Kate Marie Colas-Junio
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Thank you for posing such an insightful question and for your interest in Psychology, Jacob!
A fundamental aspect of being a psychologist is possessing empathy for your clients. In essence, this involves putting yourself in their shoes, which forms the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship.
Clients turn to professional assistance because they are struggling with unresolved issues that prove challenging to handle on their own. Consequently, they approach you in a state of vulnerability, where sensitive questions could potentially induce intensified thoughts and emotions rather than offering relief.
As an empathic psychologist, you will have the insight to discern relevant questions to pose to your clients, thereby facilitating progress in your sessions. Understanding how they might perceive and react to your inquiries enables you to grasp their situation more deeply. This, in turn, allows you to collaboratively establish realistic goals for addressing the concerns they have brought forward.
When you become a therapist someday, you will find yourself better equipped with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this helping profession!
A fundamental aspect of being a psychologist is possessing empathy for your clients. In essence, this involves putting yourself in their shoes, which forms the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship.
Clients turn to professional assistance because they are struggling with unresolved issues that prove challenging to handle on their own. Consequently, they approach you in a state of vulnerability, where sensitive questions could potentially induce intensified thoughts and emotions rather than offering relief.
As an empathic psychologist, you will have the insight to discern relevant questions to pose to your clients, thereby facilitating progress in your sessions. Understanding how they might perceive and react to your inquiries enables you to grasp their situation more deeply. This, in turn, allows you to collaboratively establish realistic goals for addressing the concerns they have brought forward.
When you become a therapist someday, you will find yourself better equipped with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this helping profession!