Mental health counselor !

Duties and Responsibilities:Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many counselors approach their work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths.

On the job, mental health counselors:

Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health

Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences

Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide

Work with families

Salary:$43,190

Education:Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many counselors approach their work holistically, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths.

On the job, mental health counselors:

Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health

Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences

Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide

Work with families

Help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight

Demand: I think there should be more Mental Health Counselors because people may be going through things and need help.

Reflection:I would not like to become because i rather want other people to listen to their !