¶ … education preparing for this leg of career development. I not only attained undergraduate work in Psychology and obtained my B.A. But I have fine tuned my value to this program by working in fields that dovetail with my eventual career goals as well. I attended college and got my undergraduate degree while working with children and adolescents so the combined experience and knowledge would make me a strong candidate for entry to this program.
I believe that education alone is not enough, nor is work experience. I planned my life to incorporate both so by the time I reached this point I would not only be sure I wanted to become a psychotherapist, I knew I had what it took to succeed as one. I believe that my educational choices as well as my employment choices demonstrate that desire.
The completion of this program will provide a strong foundation for a career in the field of psychology. When coupled with my life and work experience, I believe that this program can provide the vehicle for a solid and productive career helping others. My personal development would be furthered by the completion of this program because it would allow me to attain the education needed to do the best that I can do in the field. I have always worked in helping capacities. As a worker in group homes and with the underprivileged I realized the importance of providing the proper resources. The completion of this program will assist me in gaining the confidence and practical experience in locating and utilizing resources for my future clients. My personal...
My ultimate goal is to open and operate a group home for children. The completion of this program will give added clout not only from a therapist capacity but from a business standpoint when the time comes to apply for grant money to fund the home.
My completing this program would benefit the profession because it will provide another person to work in the field. I have worked with children in many capacities and I believe that I will be an asset to the profession because of my dedication to the children and adolescents in need of support.
I believe that completing the program will benefit society as well. If I can get the best education possible, and use that education to provide years as a career professional society will be served with the people I help put back on the right track. As they become productive members of society then society as a whole will benefit from their contributions.
I have many experiences that have prepared me to become a psychotherapist in the field of mental health. I have worked youth populations for many years. I have been utilized in day care settings, as well as adolescent mental health facilities. I have worked in group homes, foster care, and with the underprivileged. All of these experiences have allowed me to be absolutely sure that I want to become a psychotherapist. In addition it has demonstrated my ability to commit and follow through on my commitments. Becoming a psychotherapist is hard work, not…
