how can i assure that I do justice to those who need help?

**Posts:** 1 · by **budding psycho** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:49 pm

I am a graduate in psychology. I am passionate about the subject in all it's theoretical aspects and i aspire to become a clinical psychologist because I am interested in mental disorders.
Though we will have internship in hospitals for 3 months at the end of the course, I would like to know beforehand what all i should be prepared for, when it comes to really interacting with a patient.
I am a quiet and sensitive person and so, my family fears that I may not be good at counseling others. The reason I am confident that I will be able to do it, is that I sincerely believe that each person is born on this earth to help others lead better lives, and I want to do as much as I can.
But I need to do complete justice to the people who need help, so please could you tell me what kind of situations I should look out for, and what all constitute the right aptitude for being a clinical psychologist ?
Thanking you,
Me.

**Posts:** 954 · by **Beloved** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:07 pm

budding psycho wrote:I need to do complete justice to the people who need help

By the time you figure out how to do this you will be too old to do it.

**Posts:** 14140 · by **jurplesman** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 7:58 am

The best is to do a counselling a supervised training course that will give your options in counselling.

**Posts:** 48 · by **TheDailyInspiration** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:10 pm

It really requires a great deal of listening. Reflection and interacting with others is an important part of the job.

Clinical psychology is a great field and will be very profitable for you in terms of your emotional investment.

Realize that speaking skills and communication are not 'gifted' to you but rather can be developed into something beautiful.

Tell me more about your specific challenges. What is an obstacle you see in your ability to practice?

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Devin Ambron
Lifestyle and Leadership Development Expert
Founder of The Daily Inspiration

**Posts:** 954 · by **Beloved** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:00 pm

I thought I knew what Justice is until I read some of this guy's works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Sandel

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