Career Counseling and Child Psychology
A child psychology degree will take you in many different directions. If you love children and have a desire to better their lives, this field may be a good fit for you. Child psychology students often study children’s behavior, vulnerabilities, and developmental changes. They use these skills in various fields working with children and their families.
Students will major in general psychology. Some schools offer an opportunity to concentrate on child or adolescent psychology. Some of the many fields you can enter with a degree in child psychology include:
1. School Psychology
School psychologists work in schools and help students academically and emotionally. They collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to best determine a course of action so children can succeed in class. School psychologists provide special help for students diagnosed with conditions such as autism, learning, or emotional disabilities. They take data from classrooms to help schools function. They learn to administer assessments in behavior and functioning. A school psychologist usually focuses on children with special needs.
2. School Guidance Counselor
Guidance counselors differ from school psychologists because they serve the entire school population. Guidance counselors provide more general advice such as improving social skills, resisting drugs, etc. In high schools, guidance counselors also track students’ academic progress, course planning, and providing information about summer programs, internships, or scholarships. They provide career planning advice and help students with personal issues.
3. Social Work
Many social workers specialize in working with children. They help single parents and arrange foster care and adoptions. They follow up with families to check on the well-being of the children, acting as their advocate. They work within the community by providing resources, counseling, and education.
4. Art Therapy
Art therapists may work with children who have emotional, mental, and developmental problems. They also work with victims of trauma. They combine psychology skills with therapeutic art projects, helping clients to express themselves differently. They help clients improve self-esteem, develop self-awareness, manage behavior, and improve social skills. They use various mediums including drawing and painting, ceramics, or other forms. Art therapists work in schools or private practices.
5. Child Psychologist
Child psychologists treat children and adolescents with severe mental illness, developmental issues, and learning disabilities. They help children cope with issues such as trauma, death, or divorce. Psychologists are more skilled in conducting psychological assessments than other mental health workers. Child psychologists receive more in-depth training as clinical psychologists.
Career Counseling is a process that focuses on helping one understand one’s self, as well as work trends so that one can take an informed decision about career and education. Career counseling helps manage a diverse range of problems such as low concentration levels to poor time management, trust issues with the family to non-agreement between parents and children on which career to choose.
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