yeah starting october 08 i'll be attened triangle tech for welding. so i can make tons of money. but i really dont wan tto do it for the rest of my life i want to mix things up. like weld weekends and physcologist on weekdays. after my welding is done 16 months ill be 20 how can i and what do i have to do to become a psychologist too .
2007-09-27 03:36:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
First and foremost you have to ask yourself why you want to be a psychologist. Your motivation for joining the helping field is very important because people will come to you with some very serious issues. A mental health professional has to be very self aware so that their issues do not get in-twined with the clients (this is called counter transference). I've heard many professionals state that they feel good for helping others, that can be dangerous because their motivation is for themselves not the client. I do suggest that anyone entering this field do their own therapy.
Secondly to become a Psychologist takes quite a bit of schooling. I have a Masters in counseling and for a PsyD (Doctorate in Psychology) I would have to go back to school for another three years. That would include an internship and a dissertation. A big commitment.
One last suggestion. Their are many alternative therapies such as Art Therapy that might incorporate both your talents. To be an Art Therapist requires a Masters degree.
Good luck, whatever you decide. It's important to make a good wage but even more important to love what you do.
2007-09-27 04:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think 8 years of college and 2 years of intership.... try councillor!
2007-09-27 11:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Brutal Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋