Hi Christine!

I am also a psych major and at the beginning of my abnormal psych class the prof. (who was a pychologist) warned us that some of the material may upset us if we are close to the subject or know somone who was. THis class didn't upset me as much as Lifespan Developement and learning about the parenting styles. That was tough for me.
I think the classes and the training will get easier the more you deal with stuff. A lot of therapist have issues and have to find a way to not let that interfere with their client's issues. Good luck!