I feel that I have a great talent for counseling people, but traditional counseling/psychology as it is taught in most schools goes against what I believe to be the best way to help people. Is there anyway I can counsel people without getting a masters or doctoral degree?
2006-09-25 10:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by sardines packed in a can 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
You shouldn't without any training- most of the people going for counselling are very vulnerable and shouldn't be hurt in any way- they need handling with care and need proffessional treatment. I understand from your question that you are a very caring person- but counselling can rebound if all you are is caring- you need to provide proffessional help to people. http://gracchii.blogspot.com/
2006-09-25 10:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People will want your educational experience and it doesn't sound good if you say well I feel this and this.
Most universities teach many different counselling methods , not just one particular type.
I'd want to have as vast amount of knowledge I could have at my disposal as you have someone's psyche and life in your hands.
Go to school, get those degrees.
Have you ever heard the expressio a little knowledge can be dangerous? Get more than a little knowledge.
2006-09-25 10:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzy-tish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, legally you have to have a license to do it and the education. Counseling is more than just offering your opinion on things.
2006-09-25 10:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take the courses and become a life coach. They typically don't have to have a masters or doctorate degree.
2006-09-25 10:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look into being a "Life Coach"
2006-09-25 11:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what yahoo answers is for.
2006-09-25 12:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by WMR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋