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theboydonut
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Joined: 04 Jul 2004
Posts: 70
Fri Jul 16, 2004 4:30 pm
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Hi there,
Can anyone give me any advice to get on the right track to becoming a therapist or social worker? any courses that are recommended? |
TA
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Joined: 25 Jul 2004
Posts: 1
Location: IN
Sun Jul 25, 2004 6:46 am
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I have had no training in the physcology field, but I work at a rehabilitation facility with teenagers with behavioral problems and chemical dependency. I know some of the juvenile facilities around here work with the kids on a treatment related level. Maybe you could volunteer or even apply for a position at a treatment facility, if there is one near you. I love my job, and it is almost like getting free therapy working there....ta |
insight
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Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 30
Location: Texas
Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:24 pm
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Anyone can call themself a therapist, you don't have to have a degree. However, professionally, if you want to be a psychologist or a counselor, you have to go to school. You can have a number of liscenses - generally though, if you want to go into your own business you will need a Ph.D.
Check out www.apa.org
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gnosis3000
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Joined: 19 Aug 2004
Posts: 74
Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:18 pm
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that's not quite true insight, there are many different types of therapist -please don't lump us all in the same bag.
To work in a hospital you have to be qualified and state registered.
theboydonut:
you may like to look at the work of occupational therapists...
there are a number of ways to train in the uk -this may be different for other countries:
you can study for a Bsc (first degree)
if you already have a first degree you could take an accelerated learning course (2yrs) and get a post graduate diploma or an Msc.
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you could take an unqualified position (e.g, recreational worker, occupational therapy assistant) -and take the in-service training route (4yrs)
I work in mental health, but our profession is represented in all areas of healthcare. If you try your local hospital, the ot dept should be willing to let you spend a half day with them to learn more. Personally, I love it because we get to do the practical stuff , working closely with patients using a client centred, holistic approach that enables people.
try the following websites for more info...
www.aota.org
www.cot.co.uk
good luck with it all, I hope you find what you are looking for...
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Michael Lank
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Joined: 22 Feb 2004
Posts: 5816
Location: Lewes, UK
Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:49 pm
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If you're interested in hypnotherapy/psychotherapy you might like to consider the Uncommon Knowledge Diploma.
If you want to become a social worker (in UK) CCETSW do a diploma and CQSW qualification. It may be worth talking to local authority Social Work departments, as I think some will still fund you to get the qualification if you work for them. |
insight
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Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 30
Location: Texas
Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:05 pm
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I was only quoting what my professor has told me in class. If you are talking about an occupational therapist, that is something quite different than a therapist you would go to for "psychological help". So I guess it depends on what type of therapist he wants to become. |
Madinstinct
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Joined: 16 Nov 2004
Posts: 23
Location: Iowa
Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:39 am
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Get a college degree in psychology or social work, then work in a residential drug treatment facility to start entry level.
Or, Start at entry-level, then become State and or nationally certified in some type of counseling. There are experience-track certification requiring only some course-work (depending on the state). |
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