Archive for April, 2010

I would like to become a therapist?

I’m currently 14 years old and interested in the career lifestyle of a therapist. It seems relaxing enough, with their small rooms and their comfy chairs. Getting paid 150$ An hour. Those are just bonuses in my opinion. I would like to become one because of the fact I can explore peoples minds and help [...]

Affordable accredited undergraduate college that has a psychotherapy, or counseling, major in Boston Mass?

I am eventually looking to go for a masters in family and marriage counseling. What affordable schools are there in the Boston Massachusetts area that offer a preparatory four year program for what im looking for?
I’m not sure that there are many affordable schools in Boston since the cost of living (col) is pretty high [...]

How can I find some free counseling?

How can I find some free relationship counseling or books to help me?
The United Way has a LOT of free counseling on a lot of different subjects. I suggest you give them a call. Also give Soc. Services a call, they too just may be of help to you…the best to you…:)

How to start a professional association in the UK?

Would anyone provide any information on how to start an association in the UK and the law behind it? Particularly relating to register it (if needed), tax, revenue, etc.
I would like to start an association because as a qualified professional I would like to make my area of profession avaliable to a much more wider [...]

Which of the following is an advantage of behavior therapy?

A. It is very effective in treating serious psychological disorders.
B. It treats the underlying cause of the problem.
C. It is a relatively quick and efficient way to reduce symptoms.
D. The therapist decides which of the client’s thoughts are rational and which are irrational.
I’d vote none of the above. It depends on the Therapy. For me [...]

is there and alternate option to in person marriage counselling?

is there any way to do marriage counselling besides going to talk to someone? or group setting or over phone. none of these will work for my husband and I. wondering if there are online courses or activies or something we can do to save our marriage.
please help with any suggustions. also include cost if [...]

Which is better if you want to do psychotherapy/counseling: LCSW or Masters level counseling/psych?

Before I start, let me say I have browsed through so many threads related to this that it’s not funny, but I haven’t been able to answer my questions yet.
I am really interested in being a psychotherapist/counselor. I understand I may never get rich doing it, but if its fulfilling that’s all that really matters [...]

How do I find a free therapy group?

I’ve been googling life counseling, and group therapies, in hopes of finding some sort of directory (aside from drug and alcohol related ones) and I haven’t had any luck. There are free/volunteer therapy groups, right? I’m in Phoenixville, PA if anyone really wants to help out.
…You can also look up support groups, which actually do [...]

Does having a masters of higher degree in psychotherapy mean that i can get a job as a psychotherapist or not?

Hi,
I am wanting to apply to do the relevant degrees needed to be a Psychotherapist at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, however i was wondering do having a masters of higher at this university in England mean that i can get a job as a Psychotherapist or not? Also, does [...]

Group therapy for teenage sexual abuse survivors?

What kind of discussions/activities are planned for group sessions? Can they be mixed gender, or are there specific boys/girls only groups? Any info appreciated!
The one,s I run are all different but it dose help the group if it is mixed and it best to let the group decide what they want to talk about they [...]