I stopped drinking 9 mths. ago and though it's still early days I think I have a lot to offer others with similair problems. My counsellor even told me to go into it but she didnt know about my criminal record which is pretty bad but I am completely reformed. I have a feeling that I wouldnt be able to enter into this kind of work but there must be a way.Does anyone know?
2006-11-30 09:57:18 · 12 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
as long as you aint a perv. well done and god bless keep it up x
2006-11-30 22:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always a way! This is America after all, assuming you are living in America. The land of reform and second chances. Even third and fourth ones. Many counselors are so great because they're able to reach others on levels that other people who hadn't gone thru the same experiences wouldn't understand. I think if you feel like that's what you wanna do, you should go for it!! Congratulations on cleaning up your life! Now help others do the same.
2006-11-30 10:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by aslgirl143 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-08 00:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can enter the counseling profession with a criminal record. You just have to have people reference you that you truly are reformed. A bachelors degree or master's in counseling would help you get in to the profession. Start calling schools and programs see what they require. Don't give up. Good Luck.
2006-11-30 10:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by stick man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. Alot of counsellors are former offenders of one kind or another. If you really have turned your life around and want to help others and stop them making same mistake then it's people like you who can best relate to them. So go ahead and good luck. Just be honest. It's the only way.
2006-11-30 10:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask around if you are in the UK maybe citizens advice could tell you. ask at the college or just go for it and see what happens...I really don't have a clue
Good luck I hope you can do it!!
2006-11-30 10:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the seriousness of your crimes,would you be a danger to others for instance?
I think alot of drink and drug councillors are former addicts etc.
I`d just be honest and upfront with your councillor and who knows?
2006-11-30 11:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by onlyme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah go for it. Look at Dogg the bounty hunter he was a bad MF in his days now look at him.
2006-11-30 09:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends how bad your criminal record is...if its major..like rape...pedophile ..armed robbery drugs that sort of thing I would think it unlikely...your councilor will be able to check for you...
2006-11-30 10:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but you have to be more than 9 months clean.
2006-11-30 09:59:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah. i think most counsellors are former offenders. as long as you didnt rape someone or something you should be fine.
2006-11-30 09:58:56 · answer #11 · answered by someguyacrosstown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋