strenghts and weaknesses of clinical psychologists roles?

Answer 1

I think the biggest strengths of Clinical Psych is 1) Research and 2) Assessments. Generally speaking, the clinical psychs don't seem to make the best counselors/therapists, but they are more heavily trained in research & assessing psychological problems.

In an ideal situation you would have the clinical psych evaluate or assess the client and then make a referral to a good counselor or therapist (which is typically an MSW or MA Counseling).

Answer 2

Psychology has to be subjective by the nature of the beast it relates to... humans and their minds. It is difficult to be objective as a psychologist will have so many influences in their lives including all the theorists, that detaching themselves from a particular 'problem' could prove difficult. Further, even though certain problems may seem very similar in nature and display similar traits, the history and influences of every human is different, therefore making each 'problem' unique.
Too much emphasis on unproven theories, (i.e. they are not Q.E.D.) may be applied to a subject which could result in the incorrect diagnosis.
Strengths... hopefully the opportunity to open minds

Answer 3

Most of them aren't very bright, and none of them take into account the spritual factors and personal failings that pertain to the human condition.

They tend to label everything as a "disease," and if there's not a disease for something, then they'll invent one (or get their psychiatrist friends to do it).

Answer 4

Strength....Not over emotional... Weakness...appearing to have no emotion