COUNSELORS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

• Counseling was first developed in the early 1900's
• Developed out of a humanitarian concern to improve the lives of those affected by the industrial revolution and other historical events
• During this change of times, some individuals sought to teach others about themselves, others, and the world.

EVENTS THAT INFLUENCED

• World War I and II
• The Great Depression
• Vietnam war
• Civil rights movement
• Women's movement
• 9/11

HISTORICAL AND CURRENT PEOPLE

• Frank parsons: considered the founder of guidance
• Jesse b. Davis: set up guidance programs in schools
• Sigmund Freud: founder of modern psychoanalysis
• Albert Bandura: most cited counseling psychologist alive today.
• Other names include: Carl Jung, B.F. SKINNY, Alfred Kinsey, Uta frith, Susan Carey, and Andrew meltzoff

REQUIREMENTS NEEDED

• must have at least a bachelors degree. Can go on to get masters, doctorate or Ph.D.
• Must be certified/ licensed
• Supervised clinical practice is often required before licensed
• Psychology major is offered at u of m and Michigan state
• Other jobs related?
• Growth opportunities?

REQUIREMENTS NEEDED

• Growth opportunities?
• Skills needed: social perceptiveness, active listening, speaking, critical thinking, service orientation, judgement and decision making, reading comprehension, instructing, psychology knowledge, compassionate

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Daily tasks: interviewing patients, administrating diagnostic tests, advising patients, organizing intervention programs
• Big picture?
• Depending on specialty, many psychologists work 40 hours a week.
• Work environment depends on specialty. Most work in an office. There are school counselors, hospitals have them, and some are private practice.

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Dress code should be professional looking and conservative. Blouses, dress pants, dresses, ect for women. Men should be in nice clothing or suits.
• Reports to who?
• Benefits?
• Income?

PROS AND CONS OF JOB

• Challenges: dealing with others problems plus having your own. Staying positive around so many unhappy individuals
• Rewards: helping others overcome their issues, better understanding of yourself, others and the world.

TRENDS AFFECTING

JOB REFLECTION AND OUTLOOK

JOB REFLECTION AND OUTLOOK

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