My Career Choice
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Maurice Gray
Psychology 3
Dr. Jeffrey Blum
29 March 2005
My Career Choice
By choosing the Human Services field it became very rewarding for me. First of all, I had a chance to learn about myself, mentally, spiritually and physically. I personally found out through trail and error that it was important that I work on my inner self. Dealing with my repressed issue – negative childhood memories. To be productive and of maximum service for another person in any field, I would advise everyone to truly self-diagnose themselves, those who are willing and able. By doing this I am now a better person, I have peace, serenity, compassion and love for others and myself. The Human Services field is not easy, there are many burned out employees. In this field we must take time out, vacations and always self evaluate ourselves to resolve our own issues.
I talked to several people in this field, counselors, caseworkers, nurses, psychiatrist, psychologists and administrators. I learned a great deal from these dedicated hard working professionals. From observing and sitting in with counselors and caseworkers I learned different approaches, techniques and skills. I admire Carl Roger’s Humanistic Theory of unconditional positive regard. I love the holistic approach in this field. I am concerned that the whole person should be treated. From the doctor’s I learned how important it is to deal with my own issues first. Management taught me that in order to make money in this field I will have to earn my B.A., Masters, and a Ph.D. Now would you agree that nothing is impossible with hard work and determination? How far will I go, right now my main concerns are getting my Alcohol/Drug Certificate then my A.A. From there my plans are to transfer to a university.
I have been in the Human Services field about ten years. From working at the V.A. Hospital in Customer Service, by visiting patients’ bedside or communicating with people inside and outside of the...
Psychology 3
Dr. Jeffrey Blum
29 March 2005
My Career Choice
By choosing the Human Services field it became very rewarding for me. First of all, I had a chance to learn about myself, mentally, spiritually and physically. I personally found out through trail and error that it was important that I work on my inner self. Dealing with my repressed issue – negative childhood memories. To be productive and of maximum service for another person in any field, I would advise everyone to truly self-diagnose themselves, those who are willing and able. By doing this I am now a better person, I have peace, serenity, compassion and love for others and myself. The Human Services field is not easy, there are many burned out employees. In this field we must take time out, vacations and always self evaluate ourselves to resolve our own issues.
I talked to several people in this field, counselors, caseworkers, nurses, psychiatrist, psychologists and administrators. I learned a great deal from these dedicated hard working professionals. From observing and sitting in with counselors and caseworkers I learned different approaches, techniques and skills. I admire Carl Roger’s Humanistic Theory of unconditional positive regard. I love the holistic approach in this field. I am concerned that the whole person should be treated. From the doctor’s I learned how important it is to deal with my own issues first. Management taught me that in order to make money in this field I will have to earn my B.A., Masters, and a Ph.D. Now would you agree that nothing is impossible with hard work and determination? How far will I go, right now my main concerns are getting my Alcohol/Drug Certificate then my A.A. From there my plans are to transfer to a university.
I have been in the Human Services field about ten years. From working at the V.A. Hospital in Customer Service, by visiting patients’ bedside or communicating with people inside and outside of the...