Have they a documented success rate,or are they feeding their sick minds on other peoples problems.Do they have degrees in this type of work.....its open for you
2006-06-26 04:39:06 · 10 answers · asked by realdolby 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Perhaps a few do. I wouldn't see anyone who didn't have at least a PhD in psychology. Counselors are mostly quacks from what I have seen. FYI any fool can call themselves a "counselor" and get licensed in Washington.
I think you are right on about the feeding of their sick minds.
A member of my family went to one of the sick ones. It was and still is a bad deal for the whole family dispite the state issuing fines to the counselor for their unethical practices.
2006-06-26 04:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by J P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
research has documented that therapists can provide a positive outlook on their clients if they provide empathy and do not use the confrontational methods. Those therapists that use confrontational methods have the least success with clients. Additionally, the most successful method of therapy is brief intervention. According to research the most successful methods and most widely used methods are actually very different. This often occurs because research is targeted toward their research population which is a separate entity from the clinical perspective. It is a current debate within the field of psychology to try to accomodate both researchers and clinicians and stay on a common stepping stone to better both halves.
Additionally, not all counselors have degrees. Therapists have degrees, but some people call themselves counselors because legally they cannot call themselve therapists. When you look in the phone book you will see LICSW or LMHC or PsyD or PhD...those are the people you should consult if you are looking for assistance, else there is not guarantee that they have a degree within the field of psychology/social work.
2006-06-26 11:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by quaqinha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Feel In Some Cases You Could Talk To A Friend And That Would Help Just As Well.
But I'm Sure People Do Get help From Them.
2006-07-02 15:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a qualified counselor can give the patient/client a neutral position.Friends and family are good sources of support for most people.Sometimes the person needs to talk to a "stranger" who will not appear to judge them or have expectations from them. Sometimes people need guidance and perspective in their lives to help them cope or alter their behavior. Unfortunately there are also "quacks"out there who prey on the needy.
2006-06-26 12:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a couselor is one of the worst jobs one can ever have, yet it is also one of the best since you get to help/alleviate people's burdens.
Listening for an hour to a person of great pessimism can ruin your entire day, how more a counselor who does it everyday. They may not have been succesful in terms of money, yet they have been successful in helping others manage their problem.
Hope to have helped you change your view.
2006-06-27 06:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by coolblueacid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they have degrees in order to perform the job they are doing, but that doesn't mean they are well prepared. I guess this is a kind of job where dedication and experience are a major part of it.
2006-06-26 11:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by YES24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes. Other times they could be replaced by a good friend
2006-06-26 11:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Councillers or counsellors?
people on the county council or people who offer counsel?
2006-06-26 11:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by Digger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone who makes money on other ppls misery is not a good thing.
2006-07-03 04:33:03 · answer #9 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-02 07:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by penguin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋