Clinical Psychology Final Project Virginia Berry June 15‚ 2011 PS380 Professor Husk Kaplan University Aspergers Syndrome is one of the most common autism spectrum disorders‚ (Hunt & Marshall‚ 2006). There are many symptoms that are common with children with Aspergers syndrome. One symptom may be showing intense obsession with specific subject like cars‚ bugs or the weather. Speaking in a monotone voice or speaking fast is another symptom of Asperger’s (MayoClinic‚ 2011). There are approximately
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I believe that I would be the perfect candidate for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program for the reason that I have had personal experience in dealing with anxiety and depression. This in no way makes me an expert‚ but I will be better able to understand some of the feelings associated with these disorders. I would be able to share ways of coping that have worked for me in the past. I also have had first hand experience in dealing with children with behavior disorders my brother was diagnosed
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Application of Clinical Psychology Transferencefocused psychotherapy (TFP) is an intervention‚ which is according to Stern and Yeomans (n.d.) “grounded in contemporary psychoanalytic theory” with the psychoanalytic thinking having much to offer in the understanding and treatment of individuals with personality disorders. Treatment guidelines created for TFP in the form of a manual. According to Stern and Yeomans (n.d.) at the time of the article TFP demonstrated efficacy with two randomized
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Clinical social workers are mental health professionals who provide therapy‚ counseling‚ and intervention services to a client. They may also work in research‚ administration‚ planning‚ and policy making. The job takes place in an office‚ residential homes‚ hospitals‚ or even a client’s home. A typical workweek consists of 40 hours. Some find it necessary to work late nights and weekends‚ also holidays. The starting pay for this job is 29.86/hr. The requirements to become a clinical social worker
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volunteering experience will help me achieve my goal of becoming a clinical pediatric psychologist. Studying anatomy‚ AP psychology‚ and child development has expanded my knowledge and comprehension of human growth and behavior. In anatomy‚ I have learned that the brain plays a significant role in psychology. Therefore‚ by learning its functions it has elevated my understanding of how the brain impacts our mental processes. In AP psychology‚ I am introduced to an in-depth study of human behavior
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Making a Difference as a Clinical Nurse Educator I think nursing education is a unique education. Professional education of any kind requires both cognitive and affective learning. You need to learn not only ABOUT nursing‚ but also how to BE a nurse. Nursing is also unique among the allied health professions in that it covers a very broad area of knowledge. Almost anything dealing with health and illness‚ both physical and mental is subject to nursing care. And there’s that word care. Many professions
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the future of our world. I have set my mind on pursuing a PhD in developmental psychology after I graduate‚ and hope to gain more research experience before I do. The Yale Cognition and Development Lab presents an opportunity for intensive research over summer‚ focusing on topics of how children and adults interpret the world around
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Clinical Versus Counseling Psychology: What’s the Diff? by John C. Norcross - University of Scranton‚ Fields of Psychology Graduate School The majority of psychology students applying to graduate school are interested in clinical work‚ and approximately half of all graduate degrees in psychology are awarded in the subfields of clinical and counseling psychology (Mayne‚ Norcross‚ & Sayette‚ 2000). But deciding on a health care specialization in psychology gets complicated. The urgent question facing
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having my major choose me. I believe that the field of psychology of chose me from a young age. People always feel very comfortable around me and open up to me. Whenever someone I know has an issue or they are feeling emotionally distressed‚ they outreach to me and we talk about what is bothering them. Just knowing that I am that one person that they feel comfortable enough with to discuss their most inner sacred thoughts‚ and their most personal issues makes me feel extremely honored. What is driving
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Examination of Clinical Psychology Paper Jamie Rucker PSY-480 Mon. May 25‚ 2015 Dr. William Philadelphia Examination of Clinical Psychology Paper Introduction Understanding the world of clinical psychology‚ the path and journey endures complex dedications. To precisely express its description and functions‚ a deeper look into the history and evolving nature must be discussed. Clinical psychology is considered the most prevalent specialty area within psychology according to Plante (2011)‚ with
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