I know I’ve written on this topic before, but according to what my clients are telling me, it bears repeating.
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Interviewing- What To Look Out For
I’ve written quite a bit about what you, as a student or new graduate, should do when applying for counseling positions. But, how do you know a good agency from a bad one? In this post, I will outline some things to look out for when you are interviewing.
How To Interview For Post-Graduate Internships – Part Two
In my previous post, I discussed general preparation for internship positions. In this post, I will list some of the more common questions that are asked of grads interviewing for a school counseling position, suggested questions to ask your interviewer, and some websites for more information on how to interview for internships.
How To Interview For Post-Graduate Internships – Part One
Securing an internship site is probably one of the most stressful, yet most important things you will do as a recent graduate. The competition is fierce- even though many of these positions do not pay! To help you, I have created this series of posts to give you tips and ideas.
How To Interview For Practicum or Internship
At some point in your graduate education you must secure practicum and internship sites. (Depending on your program, often this can be the same site.) Securing a site can be challenging, as there is usually a lot of competition. Here are some tips to help you excel during your interview:
What Do I Need For Private Practice? Part Two
In this second post, I continue outlining considerations for starting your own practice:
What Do I Need For Private Practice? Part One
Considering starting your own practice? In this series of posts, I will outline things you should consider.
Avoiding Academic Burnout
Learning how to avoid burnout now, while you are a student, will not only help you be successful in your graduate program, it will benefit you later on as a clinician. Here are my tips for avoiding academic burnout:
The Best Ways To Build Rapport
Thirty to forty percent of change in counseling is due to the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Therefore, building rapport with your clients is of utmost importance.
Common Counselor Blunders
The first thing you need to accept is that as a counselor, especially a novice, you are going to make mistakes. Don’t get fooled into thinking that somehow with a master’s degree you have achieved omnipotence. However, thinking ahead of time about what could go wrong and putting strategies into place will speed up your […]
