[puzzclar]

I just had to deal with a tough behavior, where I had to use physical force to restrain a child. I hated doing it but it was the only way. The situation was extreme, there was grief for a father, I had to leave the situation to the mother to deal with, but I hate what I had to do....It was emotional and mentally draining.... am I really ready to become a counselor??? What else can I do with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?? any ideas??

[CANDC]

If you are in the MH field you might want to request an invitation to the Mental Health Professionals forum at PC. PM me for more info.

Restraining a child sounds a lot better than using force against the child. It sounds like you hurt yourself more than the child. Did it trigger something in you from childhood?

There is a lot you can do with a BS in psychology. It depends on what you have aptitudes and desires for. There are online aptitude tests that test your preferences. Have you ever talked to a counselor about what you would really like to do?

If you are competitive and persistence, sales is an opportunity. You may find that working with older people is more your inclination not children, or women in distress.

If that is not possible, you can always use PC as a sounding board. Ther

[puzzclar]

It did trigger a memory of my mom teaching me a lesson. And the kid is used to fighting. It was babysitting for a single mom. Just has made me rethink what I want to do.

[mountain human]

Originally Posted by puzzclar

I just had to deal with a tough behavior, where I had to use physical force to restrain a child. I hated doing it but it was the only way. The situation was extreme, there was grief for a father, I had to leave the situation to the mother to deal with, but I hate what I had to do....It was emotional and mentally draining.... am I really ready to become a counselor??? What else can I do with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?? any ideas??

Depends on where you are. In CA, you really need a MS in the Psych field. I always recommend getting into a grad program---beg, borrow or steal, but find a way.

[puzzclar]

Then the question is am I ready. And that I'm not sure about. ... my attention is all over the place.

[penguinsing]

You can work in the hospital as a social worker.... not only counseling.....helping clients with paper work of welfare etc
You can work in the community, join a youth group, plan and lead activities.....

There's a lot you can do

[RisuNeko]

You mentioned your attention being all over the place. Do you have ADHD or have you been evaluated? Maybe that might be hindering your decision process.

I'm trying to get into a doctoral program for Occupational Therapy next winter and I don't even know for sure if I will like the work, but it seems like something I would enjoy so I've been pursuing it with gusto, taking all of my prerequisites, planning for job shadows, the works. I don't know if it's the right decision. Maybe I should have taken more time in deciding. But I'm going for it. I just hope I get in.

But whoever said so above, they're right, you can't be a counselor with just a bachelor's degree. You'd need a masters at least.

[pegasus]

Originally Posted by puzzclar

I just had to deal with a tough behavior, where I had to use physical force to restrain a child. I hated doing it but it was the only way. The situation was extreme, there was grief for a father, I had to leave the situation to the mother to deal with, but I hate what I had to do....It was emotional and mentally draining.... am I really ready to become a counselor??? What else can I do with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?? any ideas??

Can you look into working with adults instead?

[puzzclar]

RisuNeko, i will speak to my p doc about the adhd possibility. As for working with adults, I am already. This was just a one time thing, until I can get experience.

[puzzclar]

He just said to deal with it.... grr. Not what I wanted but its what's best for me

[RisuNeko]

Who said to just deal with it?

[puzzclar]

Pdoc... could also be that I want it sooooooo bad that as an addict, he won't give it to me.

[notz]

Give what to you, Puzzclar? Medication?

[puzzclar]

Yep. I wanted one meditation that made me feel normal. Only had it once, but once was enough for me to want it. P doc saw that.

[notz]

I'm sorry it's that way.

[puzzclar]

Now I have to deal with a difficult client. ..... and there is still time left in the shift. Again I have to ask is this what I want?

[notz]

Your shift will be over soon and you can relax.

[puzzclar]

All I can do is be on here.... when they want to sleep. I want to work with them.

[puzzclar]

I know what's going on, I'm becoming depressed over what I can't do. Enough that I want to go back to my old job that kills my hand.