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Counselor-Mental Health

Role Model​s

 

Brittany Bratt

Grace Johnson

Career Highlight Video

https://youtu.be/eRpD-Kq6fCQ

PDF Counselor-Mental Health Career Fact Sheet

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Teaching Points

Therapist work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health.  They encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Client issues could be associated with addiction and substance abuse, the death of a loved one, stress, parenting and more.

 

You may work in hospitals, clinics or mental health agencies.   Therapy sessions can be individual and group.

 

A keen sense to listen is an important factor. You need to learn how to set boundaries, use critical thinking and business management skills.

 

 

Suggested Reading

  1. Creative Ways to Help Children Manabe Big Feelings.  A Therapist’s Guide (preschool and primary age).  Drs. Fiona Zandt/ &. Suzanne Barrett. 2017.

  2. Today I Feel Silly:  And Other Moods That May My Day.  Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell.  Grade Level: Pre-3. 2017.

  3. The Way I Feel.  Janan Cain.  Grade Level: Pre-3.  2000​

  4. If I Stay.  Gayle Forman.  Grade Level: 9-12.  2010.

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Additional Career Links 

  1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Mental Health Counselor

  2. Mental Health Counseling: Education and Careers

  3. Types of Mental Health Professionals

  4. Fact About Mental Health Counselors

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