There was a time where I was determined and committed to revolutionizing the medical field as a physician. I was moved by the idea that this would be the best career for me since they primarily help patients from a medical perspective and show compassion for others. Within four years of my undergraduate career, I did all that I was advised to do in preparation for medical school. However, despite completing all of the prerequisites, taking the MCAT, and shadowing a dermatologist, I still did not have the burning aspiration to go to medical school. Even though the amount of work I 've done made me an exceptional candidate, I know myself well enough to understand that I cannot pursue a career that I was not passionate about. I always knew that
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This became one of the most riveting experiences that ultimately made me realize that a career in marital and family therapy was meant for me. What I enjoyed most about shadowing was how comfortable the clients were around the therapist. One of the therapist 's younger clients was admitted due to his parents being worried about his self-confidence. Whenever the client was in therapy sessions with his parents, he barely expressed how he felt about his issues. However, when the therapy sessions became one-on-one sessions with just him and the therapist, he was able to openly express how he felt. One of the activities the therapist initiated with the client was when he selected movies based on his client 's interests. I remember all three of us watching a movie called, "Courageous," where it involved cops and how their jobs were impacted by their familial relationships. This movie was chosen because the client enjoys watching action-packed films that involved police officers. By appealing to the client 's interests, it strengthened the client and therapist relationship. I also admired how the therapist showed great interest in the client 's interests and needs. This opportunity gave me the fascination and ability to highlight the importance of how individuals and groups are affected by external factors and other relationships affiliated with them in a holistic perspective. I also enjoyed getting to know the clients and seeing how the guidance of the therapist helps them reach their goals, especially because I could relate to the
This became one of the most riveting experiences that ultimately made me realize that a career in marital and family therapy was meant for me. What I enjoyed most about shadowing was how comfortable the clients were around the therapist. One of the therapist 's younger clients was admitted due to his parents being worried about his self-confidence. Whenever the client was in therapy sessions with his parents, he barely expressed how he felt about his issues. However, when the therapy sessions became one-on-one sessions with just him and the therapist, he was able to openly express how he felt. One of the activities the therapist initiated with the client was when he selected movies based on his client 's interests. I remember all three of us watching a movie called, "Courageous," where it involved cops and how their jobs were impacted by their familial relationships. This movie was chosen because the client enjoys watching action-packed films that involved police officers. By appealing to the client 's interests, it strengthened the client and therapist relationship. I also admired how the therapist showed great interest in the client 's interests and needs. This opportunity gave me the fascination and ability to highlight the importance of how individuals and groups are affected by external factors and other relationships affiliated with them in a holistic perspective. I also enjoyed getting to know the clients and seeing how the guidance of the therapist helps them reach their goals, especially because I could relate to the