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David Slay

community / clinical psychologist (retired)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations - Community and Social Service Occupations
Seal Beach, California
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Joel Oct 09 248 views

what are interns useful for?

grade level 12.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Nov 07 379 views

How to become a psychotherapist?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a psychotherapist?

Note: Given the growing interest in the mental health field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.

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Niloofar Sep 07 598 views

How to navigate the unfamiliar and demanding nature of counseling school age children without falling apart?

Hi there, I am currently completing my second/last internship for my Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. My internship last year was with adults with acute and chronic mental illness. This year, I landed a last-minute placement with a nonprofit organization that places...

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Madhuvanti Mar 28 639 views

What options i have after doing Majors in Psychology and Minor as International relations?

I am doing BA in liberal arts with major as psychology and minor subject as international relations. interested in design and Artificial intelligence too.Loves writing.
I am open to study abroad out of India but don't prefer USA can you suggest best universities in Europe?

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Milan Oct 11, 2023 692 views

What does a regular/average work day?

When you're a psychologist you help people with their mental health. How do you know when you've helped someone too much or you're just doing your job? I feel like the mental toll from being a psychologist would affect your own mental health greatly and I want to know how to balance the job and...

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Adilay Sep 28, 2023 496 views

what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?

Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?

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Britney Sep 25, 2023 894 views

What are the steps to become a psychiatrist after high school?

Right now I think I should to major in neuroscience, and then apply to med school. However Im not sure if thats the best way to go to ensure I get my PHD in psychiatry and then become a Psychiatrist. Honestly I am lost and would love some help going over the process/steps.

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Ethan Jun 15, 2023 403 views

how can I find the right job for me?

I want to be a therapist for mental health and I want to be a person that does hair makeup and nails. I suffer from mental health and i want to help people with the same problems as me

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Jose Mar 20, 2023 453 views

how does assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders work?

Psychiatrists

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Aniyah Mar 27, 2023 400 views

How do you take in very triggering information from a patient and remain calm through it all?

I would like so be a sociologist and open a foster home.

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Alexander Oct 12, 2022 1175 views

Who or What made you want to pursue a career path in Psychology?

Being in the mental health field seems like a very fulfilling yet intimidating career to follow through with, I've always been very passionate about helping others and would like to know others' viewpoints or reasons.

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Dani Nov 07, 2022 521 views

Is it hard to leave the children if necessary?

Is it hard to leave the children after a bond is made? How do you go about it knowing they may not be happy or safe?

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Trenity Oct 11, 2022 1923 views

Psychiatrist career ladder...

What are the steps ( in chronological order) to becoming a psychiatrist? I understand that one must achieve a bachelor's degree, go to med-school, and complete a residency, but I am not sure what order these steps should be taken in.

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Kadija Jun 17, 2022 773 views

Who are some of the worlds greatest psychologist with great theories?

What are some of their collected works? For example your favorites.

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laura Apr 08, 2022 476 views

does working with kid affect your mental health

like when you are working with kids who have had a bad past does it ever affect you really bad