Posted by shrinking violet on May 24, 2006, at 20:06:30
.....working in the field?
Just to throw this out there.....
Years ago, when I first started college I majored in Psychology with the intent of becoming a therapist (I wanted to help people, decorate my own space, and work for myself). After a couple of semesters, however, I developed an eating disorder with related depression and anxiety, and went through some trauma issues. I left school, thinking that T's had to be "perfect" and I'd never get into a grad program or wouldnt be allowed to work with clients if I was "mentally flawed." After a few years I went back to college majoring in English (very nonspecific, but reading was/is an interest of mine). I recently earned a Master's degree in Library Science and while I do love libraries and books, and I do have an interest in fusing computers with special collections and archaeology, I often think back to my prior ambition of working in mental health. I have developed an interest in Bibliotherapy. Unfortunately, there's no hard and fast path or certification for bibliotherapists (although there is for poetry therapists, go figure that one), but I was toying with the idea of getting a second Master's and PhD in Psych and then fusing the two into some sort of blbliotherapy practice/consultation.
But, while I am getting better and determined to recover, I'm still not 100%.
Do you think all T's should be mentally perfect, or can T's have problems like everyone else?
Would others look at me (those who know of my struggles) with a raised eyebrow and say "SHE's going into psych?"
Sorry if this is confusing....I'm confused....Just batting around some ideas in my head.
Thanks,
sv
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