My theory is that people go into psych fields of study to find answers to their own mental health issues, not to help others find answers to theirs. That explains why most psych professionals are leftists - and leftists ALWAYS have pushing the agenda as their primary concern.
Years ago a friend was graduating with her masters in Psychology. The plan had always been to go on to her PHD. But at graduation she looked around her and realized everyone was crazier than she was. This was not the path to mental health.
She took time off, teaching riding at a famous kids' riding school, where I met her. (Horses are the best therapists! ) She ended up teaching computer science, dealt with her issues, inherited the family farm where her dad had abused her, filled it with horses she bred, and has a healthy marriage.
You're probably right about the reasoning people go into this field, but not all are left-wingers w/selfish intent. My daughter is working on a psych degree because she suffered from anorexia for several years and wants to help kids in the same boat. She's SUPER right-wing and very dedicated to being of service to people for the right reasons. Granted, she might be the needle in the haystack, but I sincerely hope not.
Thank you for your intelligent response! I was a therapist for many years. I went into the field because of my own issues and had found some answers so I went back to school to get my master's degree so I could help others. I believe I did help alot of people, at least they told me I did. In my experience, most people really don't understand what therapists do, what their responsibilities are or what we're like. Lots of people think we're crazier than most folks. I would say that is not at all true. I knew a number of very fine individuals who worked in the field and were effective with their clients. It is difficult for alot of people to understand how being raped as a child, for instance, effects your life as an adult in so many ways that many, if not most folks can't even grasp the seriousness of the situation. Sounds like your daughter is coming from a good place and sincerely wants to help others. That is a very good thing! I hope she does well and doesn't have to put up with the idiocy that was inflicted on the poor student who wrote this letter, above. Lastly, kudos to you for raising a child who grew up to have empathy for others and who now wants to help others - you must have done something right!
Thanks so much! Yes, I had a pretty traumatic childhood with my mom and went through heavy duty EMDR therapy for a couple of years myself. Was a lot of prep work with mental constructs and such, but it helped me tremendously. It was very hard but totally worth it.
I'm sure you made quite a difference in a lot of lives! Thank you for doing what you do!
Just because they want to find out what's wrong with them doesn't mean they don't want to help others. Problem is, lefties are often incapable of helping others and are only good at poisoning the well.
It doesn't mean they aren't wanting to help others either. In my many years of working in the field as a therapist, vast majority of my coworkers wanted sincerely to help their clients. Only a few were too self-centered to do that, but isn't that true of any job?
That’s what I was saying. Trying to at least. They may be there partially to find out what their own issues are, but they also often want to help other people as well.
My theory is that people go into psych fields of study to find answers to their own mental health issues, not to help others find answers to theirs. That explains why most psych professionals are leftists - and leftists ALWAYS have pushing the agenda as their primary concern.
Two of my cousins are psychologists and are incredibly leftist & mentally ill. It is almost a prerequisite of their field unfortunately.
Years ago a friend was graduating with her masters in Psychology. The plan had always been to go on to her PHD. But at graduation she looked around her and realized everyone was crazier than she was. This was not the path to mental health. She took time off, teaching riding at a famous kids' riding school, where I met her. (Horses are the best therapists! ) She ended up teaching computer science, dealt with her issues, inherited the family farm where her dad had abused her, filled it with horses she bred, and has a healthy marriage.
You're probably right about the reasoning people go into this field, but not all are left-wingers w/selfish intent. My daughter is working on a psych degree because she suffered from anorexia for several years and wants to help kids in the same boat. She's SUPER right-wing and very dedicated to being of service to people for the right reasons. Granted, she might be the needle in the haystack, but I sincerely hope not.
Thank you for your intelligent response! I was a therapist for many years. I went into the field because of my own issues and had found some answers so I went back to school to get my master's degree so I could help others. I believe I did help alot of people, at least they told me I did. In my experience, most people really don't understand what therapists do, what their responsibilities are or what we're like. Lots of people think we're crazier than most folks. I would say that is not at all true. I knew a number of very fine individuals who worked in the field and were effective with their clients. It is difficult for alot of people to understand how being raped as a child, for instance, effects your life as an adult in so many ways that many, if not most folks can't even grasp the seriousness of the situation. Sounds like your daughter is coming from a good place and sincerely wants to help others. That is a very good thing! I hope she does well and doesn't have to put up with the idiocy that was inflicted on the poor student who wrote this letter, above. Lastly, kudos to you for raising a child who grew up to have empathy for others and who now wants to help others - you must have done something right!
Thanks so much! Yes, I had a pretty traumatic childhood with my mom and went through heavy duty EMDR therapy for a couple of years myself. Was a lot of prep work with mental constructs and such, but it helped me tremendously. It was very hard but totally worth it.
I'm sure you made quite a difference in a lot of lives! Thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks. Duly noted.
Just because they want to find out what's wrong with them doesn't mean they don't want to help others. Problem is, lefties are often incapable of helping others and are only good at poisoning the well.
It doesn't mean they aren't wanting to help others either. In my many years of working in the field as a therapist, vast majority of my coworkers wanted sincerely to help their clients. Only a few were too self-centered to do that, but isn't that true of any job?
That’s what I was saying. Trying to at least. They may be there partially to find out what their own issues are, but they also often want to help other people as well.