[humanser] introduction and a few questions

[Quinto Sanchez]

Hi Vejas,

I'll do my best to answer some of your questions. Although, I don't have as 
much experience in the field as others on this list do.

1. Families come into counseling both voluntarily and/or mandated by court 
or protective service agencies.
2. I think its difficult to find any kind of job when you have a disability. 
simply because there are more obstacles in the way. However, many 
successfully find employment and here on this list you can get great tips on 
how to overcome some of the barriers that prevent us from finding 
employment. In regards to a career in psychotherapy, I don't think its 
anymore difficult finding employment in this field in comparison to other 
fields. You can always work for a clinic, agency, the government, or a 
private practice.
3. providing therapy is not for everyone because yes it can be emotionally 
draining. Although, it can also be emotionally rewarding. You have to be 
strong enough to be able to leave the troubling stories you might heare in 
sessions back at the office, and not take them home with you. That can 
become difficult sometimes. It's important to have social support from 
friends, family, church or where ever you can simply laugh and forget about 
the serious issues you might face. You definitely want to know how to relax.

Hope this helps.
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From: "Vejas Vasiliauskas via humanser" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 4:52 PM
To: <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [humanser] introduction and a few questions

> Hi All,
> My name is Vejas and I am a senior in high school.  I had posted this on 
> the nabs list and got some great answers, and was also told that I could 
> post here.
> Until recently, I thought that I wanted to be an English teacher. 
> However, I have recently decided that teaching is not the right profession 
> for me.
> I am considering becoming a family therapist.  This is because I have 
> always enjoyed helping others, and have always been interested in unique 
> family situations and dynamics.
> My three main questions/cccerns are:
> 1.  In family therapy, does the family always go because they want to or 
> because they are forced to? I first thought that they just went because 
> they wanted to but have recently heard from someone that the courts can 
> require people to go to counselling?
> 2.  Is it easy to find a job in therapy? I have heard it is difficult.
> 3.  I have heard that being a counsellor can be emotionally draining.  I 
> also just heard of something called self-care which can help.  Is 
> self-care alone a great coping strategy?
> Thank you for your time and please feel free to share any experiences.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas
>
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