Counselor - A Professional Guide !!

A counselor is a human’s friend. They guide the needy, assist people with personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions and problems. 

There are many specialty areas in counseling including, mental health counseling, school counseling, community counseling,rehabilitation counseling, substance abuse counseling, guidance counseling, and vocational counseling. 
                 
It is a kind of service to the society, working with people suffering from a wide variety of conditions ranging from career and stress management to more scathing situations like depression and chemical addiction.

  

Would this career suit me ?
   

The profession may entail following traits:

  • Intense listening and assessment ability
  • Desire to help understand themselves and others.
  • Logical and creative style of problem solving skill.
  • Ability to think objectively without being swayed by emotion.
  • High energy to handle the array of problems that they address.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Genuine liking for people, concern for their welfare, patience,
  • No prejudices about class, culture, religion, and race make up


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 counsellor

Where will I work ??

Counselor’s placement is determined by their area of specialization.They work:

  • In a wide variety of public and private establishments ex:healthcare facilities; job training, etc.
  • Work in organizations engaged in community improvement and social change.
  • As a Mental Health Counselors you can help people cope with emotional and mental trauma such as depression, stress, and addictions.
  • A School Counselors  works with schools/colleges to facilitate the academic, personal/social, and career development of students.
  • There is scope of self-employment and work in private practice.

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British Association of Couselling 

America's counselor assoc

 
Duration of the course is..

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 B.Sc/B.A in Psychology

 
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  Career counsellor 

How do I pursue this career ?

How do I pursue this career ??

» Counselor education programs in colleges are found in departments of education or psychology.

» A bachelor’s degree often qualifies a person to work as a counseling aide, rehabilitation aide, or social service worker.

» Graduate programs in career,community,mental health,school,student affairs,and marriage and family counseling are important.

» A master’s degree is typically required to be licensed as a counselor.

» People can come to counseling also from social work or human resources management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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