I am interested in holistic healing as well as psychology what should I go into as a career?
April 27th, 2010 | by admin |I am fascinated with holistic healing as well as psychology. I do not believe that medication should be used as much as it is used for things like anxiety, depression, panic attacks and etc. I feel that there are alternatives that people can and should take before resorting to any meds. I myself dealt with all of those issues and refused meds and I got through it all and have not had a panic attack in a long time. I would love to help people with all these issues and other imbalances through holistic therapies as well as educating them on the mind body connection. Where should I start on my path to this type of career? What type of schooling should I look into?
Because you were able to deal with your problems without drugs, does not mean that others will be able to do the same.
If you have the ability, then you should be looking at psychiatry. This involves actually treating people with mental issues and nobody has the insight into how the human mind works more than these people. Next, there is psychotherapy which is regarded by some as a bit wishy-washy, though it can be thought of as an advanced form of counselling. Psychology is your other choice, it can provide a good foundation for further training in a counselling-type occupation, though you’ll need to be sure the course covers mental health. Consider social work-type degrees too which are another area where mental health is important.
Beware that in attempting to be ‘holistic’, you end up lacking sufficient knowledge in any one area. This board is an excellent example of people who try and think holistically, but lack even basic knowledge of human biology and health, meaning they frequently make wrong assumptions based on a severe lack of knowledge.
Whatever you do, make sure your training comes from an established and respected university. There are many trivial and fake training providers, and even a few fake universities! Make sure your university is accredited and well respected (and that means by everyone, not a few alt med people!)
Some people set themselves up with little qualifications or experience and though they frequently mean well, there’s no room for mistakes when you are dealing with people’s mental health! Don’t be like them, follow a proper career route, take advice from others and best of luck with your chosen career.
2 Responses to “I am interested in holistic healing as well as psychology what should I go into as a career?”
By DEBZ on Apr 27, 2010 | Reply
YOu sound as though you have your head screwed on right – if I were you I would study both of them – I did!
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By dave on Apr 27, 2010 | Reply
Because you were able to deal with your problems without drugs, does not mean that others will be able to do the same.
If you have the ability, then you should be looking at psychiatry. This involves actually treating people with mental issues and nobody has the insight into how the human mind works more than these people. Next, there is psychotherapy which is regarded by some as a bit wishy-washy, though it can be thought of as an advanced form of counselling. Psychology is your other choice, it can provide a good foundation for further training in a counselling-type occupation, though you’ll need to be sure the course covers mental health. Consider social work-type degrees too which are another area where mental health is important.
Beware that in attempting to be ‘holistic’, you end up lacking sufficient knowledge in any one area. This board is an excellent example of people who try and think holistically, but lack even basic knowledge of human biology and health, meaning they frequently make wrong assumptions based on a severe lack of knowledge.
Whatever you do, make sure your training comes from an established and respected university. There are many trivial and fake training providers, and even a few fake universities! Make sure your university is accredited and well respected (and that means by everyone, not a few alt med people!)
Some people set themselves up with little qualifications or experience and though they frequently mean well, there’s no room for mistakes when you are dealing with people’s mental health! Don’t be like them, follow a proper career route, take advice from others and best of luck with your chosen career.
References :