[nabs-l] is anyone on here studying to become a family therapist?

[Jonathan Franks]

Hello Vejas,
I am currently a Social Work major at the University of Texas seeking
to become an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It is true that
counseling can become very taxing. This is where self care comes into
play. It is essential for a therapist to do as many things to keep
their mind clear, their stamina high and their overall well being
intact and strong This can include exercise, eating well, listening to
music, writing poetry, spending time with family and friends and other
activities that are beneficial to you mentally and physically. It is
not that uncommon for therapists to seek out therapy for themselves,
anything that you can do to increase your overall self care and mental
health is extremely imperative. It all depends on what type of setting
and population that you want to work with when regarding the amount of
jobs available. The profession of therapy can be very competitive, you
just have to fight your right niche and build up your clientele by
continuously practicing your therapy and networking with individuals
within your own profession.

I hope this information has been beneficial to you and I wish you luck
in your future endeavors

Jonathan Franks
Treasurer
Texas Association of Blind Students

On 4/28/15, Vejas Vasiliauskas via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I'm a senior in high school who, until very recently, thought
> that I wanted to be an English teacher.  However, I have decided
> recently that that is not the right profession for me.  I am
> thinking I might want to be a family therapist.  I have always
> been interested in family dynamics and also really enjoy helping
> others.  I have heard that being a therapist can be emotionally
> draining, and until recently I was under the impression that
> family members always went because they wanted to, although I've
> just learned that the courts can send people to therapy as well.
> I have also heard that it is very hard to get a job in the field.
> If anyone has any experiences, please feel free to share.
> Thanks,
> Vejas
>
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