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Psychological and Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counselors use therapeutic interventions to help people get through various stages of life, as well as help them face issues such as anxiety and career issues.
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What are the disadvantages of person centered therapy?
There are numerous disadvantages to using person-centered therapy. Generally, this type of therapy only works well with educated patients. Another problem is that therapists don't collect enough information to help the patient based on the theory that the patient knows best.
How can a person without goals be encouraged to do so?
I think you wanted to type goal instead you typed goel. But lets take the goal aspect of it. Life is a definitive timeline. Everyone dies. So the life doesnt increase or decrease because of any goal. In fact the quantity part remains the same. What changes is the quality within that quantity of years. So if you have goals you will feel more happy and satisfied living a life that will be worth living.
What is the purpose of the Myers Briggs test?
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is set of questions which when answered according to the way one usually behaves comes up with a 4 letter psychological type that includes your preferred attitudes of extraversion or introversion and judging or perceiving, and preferred functions of sensing or intuition, thinking or feeling. These types are based on the psychology of Carl Jung and can indicate many aspects of personality when properly understood.
Why can't I tell if anything is real or not?
I feel like either I'm asleep and reality is clashing with my dream, or I'm awake but my fantasyworld is clashing with reality. I don't know if I'm really awake even as I type this message... I don't like being like this: living in life without knowing what is real from what is only a dream... please help if anyone can...
She needs immediate professional help. Do whatever you can to get her to a therapist. See the links below for more information. You sound like you are a teen just like me. And teens are not going to go to adults to get professional help. I understand, because I am doing the same thing in life that your friend is doing. Life is hard, and it is her choice to cut herself. There is 2 things that you can do; what I do when a friend of mine is cutting, smoking, or hurting themselves in anyway, is tell them that if they do, that they will loose everything. My friend was doing hard drugs, so I told him that if he continues, I will do them all twice as hard. And that got him to stop. My other friend, she was cutting, and I told her that if she continued, I would cut twice as deep. She stopped.
How do you become a psychologist once receiving MA in Mental Health Counseling?
To become a psychologist after earning an MA in Mental Health Counseling, you typically need to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD or PsyD). This involves completing advanced coursework, conducting research, and gaining supervised clinical experience. After obtaining your doctorate, you must pass licensing exams and meet state requirements to practice as a licensed psychologist. Additionally, gaining experience through internships or post-doctoral fellowships can further enhance your qualifications.
How much money does a mental evaluation cost?
The cost of a mental evaluation depends on what kind of evaluation is required and where it the world it is performed.
Can I become a clinical psychologists with a license in mental health counseling?
No, you must have a PhD in clinical psychology, and have an approved internshp in clinical psychology to get a license as a clinical psychologist, but it differs state by state.
Either one is sufficient provided it satisfies the entrance requirements of the PsyD. The entrance requirements will be particular to the institution itself, thus you must research the schools that offer the PsyD and inquire about their program of study.
Can a narssistic psychological abuser change with counseling?
Pathological narcissism is very hard to "cure", but the narcissist's dysfunctional and abusive behaviors can be sufficiently modified so as not to bother his nearest and dearest any longer.
No. There is NO cure for NPD/BPD it requires ongoing lifelong professional psychological counseling. Most people with BPD are in denial and refuse ongoing treatemnt to manage their mental illness. Unless your willing to sell your soul to the devil which is about the same as staying with someone with NPD/BPD it is best to just get out!!!! Break all ties as a stalking stage will take place so take measures to protect yourself.
Get Out!!!
Stalkers and the Borderline Personality
The Borderline Personality
In recent years psychologists have learned about and done case studies on a new personality disorder which the DSM-III-R classifies as an Axis II disorder- the Borderline Personality . This classification includes such personality disorders as the Anti-social Personality, the Histrionic Personality and the Narcissistic Personality. Several psychologists (including myself) diagonosed my stalker as afflicted with the Borderline Personality. Characteristic of the Borderline (derived from research done by Kreisman & Straus, 1989) are:
a shaky sense of identity
sudden, violent outbursts
oversensitivity to real or imagined rejection
brief, turbulent love affairs
frequent periods of intense depression
eating disorders, drug abuse, and other self-destructive tendencies
an irrational fear of abandonment and an inability to be alone
Not much research has been done on the Borderline Personality, and for many years it was difficult to diagnose- and to treat. A Borderline often feels as though his/her life is marked with a distinctive emptiness; a void in which a relationship often acts to fill. Many times the Borderline is a victim of an early dysfunctional family situation and/or emotional/physical abuse by those he/she trusted early on in childhood.
The Borderline is psychotic , in the original, psychological meaning of the term: he/she is not in control and not in touch with reality. To the Borderline, a softly spoken word of advice can be construed as a threat on his/her emotional stability. An outsider's viewpoint that the Borderline is not in touch with reality often ends in a bitter and irrational dissassociation from the outsider on the part of the Borderline. Often, the Borderline ends up very much alone and victim to his/her disillusions.
The Borderline stalker is very apt to see his/her actions as perfectly justified; he/she has paranoid disillusions which support these-often with disturbing frequency. The Borderline often has brief love affairs which end abruptly, turbulently and leave the Borderline with enhanced feelings of self-hatred, self-doubt and a fear that is not often experienced by rational people. When the Borderline's relationships turn sour, the Borderline often begins to, at first, harass the estranged partner with unnecessary apologies and/or apologetic behavior (i.e. letters of apology 'from the heart', flowers delivered at one's place of employment, early morning weeping phonecalls, etc.). However, the Borderline does not construe his/her behavior as harassment- to the Borderline he/she is being 'responsible' for his/her past behaviors.
The next phase of the Borderline Personality develops relatively quickly and soon he/she feels suddenly betrayed, hurt, etc. and seeks to victimize the estranged partner in any way he/she can Strangely enough, this deleterious behavior is always coupled with a need to be near or in constant contact with the estranged partner . While sending threats to the estranged partner, it is very common for the Borderline to begin to stalk his/her estranged partner in an effort to maintain contact. This effort is motivated by the excruciating fear that the Borderline will end up alone and anger that [the estranged partner] has put him/her in this position. We are finding, in many cases, that a great deal of stalking behavior is associated with Borderline or related personality disorders. Earlier research did not incorporate the Borderline Personality in stalking profiles; research now is beginning to focus on the Borderline in such disorders as Erotomania, etc.
What education is required for mental health counseling?
The term mental health therapist covers a wide range of career positions. Still, the following should give you an idea of the educational level you will need.
All States require school counselors to hold a State school counseling certification and to have completed at least some graduate course work; most require the completion of a master's degree. Some States require public school counselors to have both counseling and teaching certificates and to have had some teaching experience before receiving certification. For counselors based outside of schools, 48 States and the District of Columbia have some form of counselor licensure that governs their practice of counseling. Requirements typically include the completion of a master's degree in counseling, the accumulation of 2 years or 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience beyond the master's degree level, the passage of a State-recognized exam, adherence to ethical codes and standards, and the completion of annual continuing education requirements.
Counselors must be aware of educational and training requirements that are often very detailed and that vary by area and by counseling specialty. Prospective counselors should check with State and local governments, employers, and national voluntary certification organizations in order to determine which requirements apply.
As mentioned, a master's degree is typically required to be licensed as a counselor. A bachelor's degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation aide, or social service worker. Some States require counselors in public employment to have a master's degree; others accept a bachelor's degree with appropriate counseling courses. Counselor education programs in colleges and universities usually are found in departments of education or psychology. Fields of study include college student affairs, elementary or secondary school counseling, education, gerontological counseling, marriage and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, rehabilitation counseling, agency or community counseling, clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, career counseling, and related fields. Courses are grouped into eight core areas: Human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, relationships, group work, career development, assessment, research and program evaluation, and professional identity. In an accredited master's degree program, 48 to 60 semester hours of graduate study, including a period of supervised clinical experience in counseling, are required.
Graduate programs in career, community, gerontological, mental health, school, student affairs, and marriage and family counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). While completion of a CACREP-accredited program is not necessary to become a counselor, it makes it easier to fulfill the requirements for State licensing. Another organization, the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), accredits graduate programs in rehabilitation counseling. Accredited master's degree programs include a minimum of 2 years of full-time study, including 600 hours of supervised clinical internship experience.
Some counselors elect to be nationally certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC), which grants the general practice credential "National Certified Counselor." To be certified, a counselor must hold a master's degree with a concentration in counseling from a regionally accredited college or university; must have at least 2 years of supervised field experience in a counseling setting (graduates from counselor education programs accredited by CACREP are exempted); must provide two professional endorsements, one of which must be from a recent supervisor; and must have a passing score on the NBCC'sNational Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE). This national certification is voluntary and is distinct from State licensing. However, in some States, those who pass the national exam are exempted from taking a State certification exam. NBCC also offers specialty certifications in school, clinical mental health, and addiction counseling, which supplement the national certified counselor designation. These specialty certifications require passage of a supplemental exam. To maintain their certification, counselors retake and pass the NCE or complete 100 credit hours of acceptable continuing education every 5 years.
Another organization, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, offers voluntary national certification for rehabilitation counselors. Some employers may require rehabilitation counselors to be nationally certified. To become certified, rehabilitation counselors usually must graduate from an accredited educational program, complete an internship, and pass a written examination. (Certification requirements vary according to an applicant's educational history. Employment experience, for example, is required for those with a counseling degree in a specialty other than rehabilitation.) After meeting these requirements, candidates are designated "Certified Rehabilitation Counselors." To maintain their certification, counselors must successfully retake the certification exam or complete 100 credit hours of acceptable continuing education every 5 years.
Other counseling organizations also offer certification in particular counseling specialties. Usually, becoming certified is voluntary, but having certification may enhance one's job prospects.
Some employers provide training for newly hired counselors. Others may offer time off or provide help with tuition if it is needed to complete a graduate degree. Counselors must participate in graduate studies, workshops, and personal studies to maintain their certificates and licenses.
Persons interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should possess the ability to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. They should be able to work independently or as part of a team. Counselors must follow the code of ethics associated with their respective certifications and licenses.
Prospects for advancement vary by counseling field. School counselors can move to a larger school; become directors or supervisors of counseling, guidance, or pupil personnel services; or, usually with further graduate education, become counselor educators, counseling psychologists, or school administrators. (Psychologists and education administrators are covered elsewhere.) Some counselors choose to work for a State's department of education. For marriage and family therapists, doctoral education in family therapy emphasizes the training of supervisors, teachers, researchers, and clinicians in the discipline.
Counselors can become supervisors or administrators in their agencies. Some counselors move into research, consulting, or college teaching or go into private or group practice.
Employment [About this section] [To Top]
Counselors held about 601,000 jobs in 2004. Employment was distributed among the counseling specialties as follows:
Educational, vocational, and school counselors 248,000
Rehabilitation counselors 131,000
Mental health counselors 96,000
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors 76,000
Marriage and family therapists 24,000
Counselors, all other 25,000
Educational, vocational, and school counselors work primarily in elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities. Other types of counselors work in a wide variety of public and private establishments, including healthcare facilities; job training, career development, and vocational rehabilitation centers; social agencies; correctional institutions; and residential care facilities, such as halfway houses for criminal offenders and group homes for children, the elderly, and the disabled. Some substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors work in therapeutic communities where addicts live while undergoing treatment. Counselors also work in organizations engaged in community improvement and social change, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and State and local government agencies. A growing number of counselors are self-employed and work in group practices or private practice, due in part to new laws allowing counselors to be paid for their services by insurance companies and to the growing recognition that counselors are well-trained, effective professionals.
Source: http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft38.shtml#tra
Why do some men require psychological counseling after an orchiectomy?
Many men have very strong feelings about any procedure involving their genitals, and may feel depressed or anxious about their bodies or their relationships after genital surgery.
Why do I literally have no motivation and am I actually dying?
It sounds like you might be in a slump mentally and may be depressed. You should talk to your doctor.
What is typically involved when a person seeks mental health counseling?
When a person seeks mental health counseling, there is no set procedure. Each mental health professional has their own way of proceeding to help individuals who seek help. The first step would be an assessment of needs.
Ethically speaking, you would need to bring up a grievance or report to either their ethical board or their state of practice. This all depends on what their licensure and overall education entail. You can search by state, name, and location to find their license.
If they are in counseling, they can be reported to the ACA
If the counselor is a psychologist the are generally reported to the APA
If the counselor is a social worker they answer to the NASW
If they are in marriage and family counseling (an LMFT) they can be reported to the AAMFT
Best of luck
Counseling is like like any other form of treatment, it may work quikly for one person but takes years to help another. The biggest factor in time frame is "How ready a person is to let someone else hear there pain", this is the toughest part. Second - How effective is the counselor? is it the right person for you, do they have experience with your mental issues. Can they provide compassion without pitty ( pitty will shut a person in recovery down faster than anything) Counseling is and contiues to be a strong partner in recognizing mental health issues and can be very effective. Hang in ther.
- The ACA is a not-for-profit organization
- The ACA has nearly 45,000 members, the AMCHA has nearly 6,000 members
- The AMCHA offers an in-depth mentoring program
- The AMCHA offers web-based client resources; the ACA does not
- The ACA offers career resources; the AMCHA does not
- The ACA has been around a lot longer than the AMCHA (founded in 1952, whereas the AMCHA was founded in 1978)
- The AMCHA focuses mainly on mental-health counselors, while the ACA may include other types of counselors (like marriage-family counselors)
- Both have a separate code of ethics, but seem to hold similar views on major issues
- The AMCHA began as a division of the ACA that represented the profession of Mental Health Counselors; while separate, it is still a division of ACA
- The AMCHA seems to focus more on legislative issues related to the mental health practice
Similarities:
- Both organizations offer professional development opportunities
- Both have a code of ethics that governs their organizations
- Both offer scholarly journals, newsletters, and other publications
- Both aim to support counselors
- Both aim to enhance the profession of counseling through professional development
What is the designation of MS NCC for counseling and psychological services?
MS-Masters of Science Degree. A master of science can be earned in counseling, psychology or related fields. It usually requires two years of post-collegiate study. See also Mental Health Counselor; Pastoral Counselors NCC-Nationally Certified Counselor, see Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor (M.A., M.S., N.C.C., C.C.M.C.) and Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.)-Therapists trained to diagnose and provide individual and group counseling, and often, general psychotherapy. They have a master's degree (usually in clinical or counseling psychology) and several years of supervised clinical work experience. In many, but not all states, mental health counselors must be licensed. They may also receive certification by the National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors. Licensed professional counselors have a state license.
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What jobs work with psychopaths?
Mental health workers- psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors. Also correctional officers in prisons and police officers.
Where can professionals receive training in Narrative Therapy?
Use your favorite internet search engine to locate institutes of Narrative therapy in your area.
