Counseling individuals is an art. It’s an art of active listening and measured responses. Active listening is listening without prejudice. This is listening to the thoughts the client is expressing without forming an opinion or determining what you are going to say next, keeping an open mind. Counseling requires that you be non-judgmental as well. You may not always agree [...]

Of all the different types of psychology that mental health care providers may practice, clinical psychologists make up the greatest number in the field. Clinical psychologists meet with patients who have any number of problems, from developmental disabilities and injuries, to trouble coping with a death or divorce. After making a diagnosis, a clinical psychologist will then recommend a course [...]

Do you love the idea of studying human behavior, but don’t want to get stuck behind a desk all day listening to other people talk about their problems? That’s perfectly acceptable, because the field of psychology is growing every day. There are plenty of career opportunities for people with psychology degrees who don’t want to become therapists, counselors, or clinical [...]