Types of Counseling Degrees and Related Clients and Settings

What kind of counseling is there?

Types of Counseling Degrees and Related Clients and Settings

• Addiction Counseling.
• Career Counseling.
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling.
• Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling.
• Rehabilitation Counseling.
• School Counseling.
• Student Affairs and College Counseling.

What is the role of a college counselor?

Assess student academic progress and potential. Persuade students to prepare and vie for admission to schools that are a good match. Interact effectively with college admissions and financial aid offices. Establish and maintain working relationships with postsecondary schools.

What qualifications do you need to be a counselor?

University. You could do a degree or postgraduate course in counselling or psychotherapy. You should look for a course that includes practical skills training and supervised placements.

What is the major for counseling?

Since most states and employers require counselors to have a graduate degree in their specialized field, the prospective counseling student has many options for undergraduate degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in psychology, education, sociology, or social work.

What is college counselor?

These professionals (sometimes just called college counselors) regularly travel from high school to high school seeking out candidates for admission. They recruit and guide star students through the admissions process; they also review applications to identify potential candidates for their school.

Why do counselors take notes?

“Therapists’ process notes are to help therapists solidify memories of important details, themes to come back to, or noteworthy elements of the therapy process,” she says. “These small bits of information help us remember where we left off when we meet again and help us track the progress of therapy.”