Clinical psychology

Clinical Psychology is a branch of Psychology in which the psychologist is concerned with the assessment and the treatment of mental illnesses and disabilities. Clinical Psychology, an exciting career for people who are looking for a challenging field, integrates the science of psychology with treatment of complex human problems. The reason I am writing this paper is because I want to be a psychologist and like working to solve problems with the mind. I already tend to be very good at analyzing…

GSU scientific approach not only provide knowledge about the activities conducted by clinical psychologists but hands-on demonstrations of these activities in a professional setting such as the psychology clinic on the GSU campus. This type of education approach is the best fit for me because I am efficient at learning new knowledge and skills and applying them such as with my parents, volunteer…

of doctors and scientists across the globe. What I would like to contribute to this growth would be clinical psychology research. Psychology fascinates me in ways that words cannot describe, and the amount of things you could potentially do with psychology are endless. There are so many different types of mental disorders and diseases, but how it affects people is all unique in itself. Psychology is a science within itself, so in order to find new cures and treatments, psychologists have to come…

counseling psychology. One of my favorite aspects of the course was learning about the history of counseling psychology, specifically the difference between counseling and clinical psychology. Prior to the course, I was not very cognizant of the difference between the two fields. I assumed the main difference between counseling and clinical psychology was clinical psychology focuses more on diagnosing and treating patients with mental illness and disorders. While counseling psychology…

Clinical assessments by psychologists can trace their roots to Sir Francis Galton, who was the first to concentrate studies on individual differences. This gradually influenced other psychologists, and the measuring of mental ability took shape. In 1896 Witmer was credited with opening the first psychological clinic, and coining the term "clinical psychology” (Cook, 2011). The general public’s notion of a psychologist is typically the clinical psychologist, yet not all psychologists are involved…

curiosity, and the field of psychology is no exception. However, psychology is less focused on understanding our external world as other sciences are and more focused on understanding ourselves and the people around us. Clinical psychology is a specific branch of psychology which centers around the diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, and treatment of individuals from a psychological and cognitive standpoint (Occupational). Many college students who choose to major in psychology with the goal of…

One identifiable strength that the Walden university clinical psychology program offers Is the level of competency that the students receive when working towards there degree. The professors that work within the program are season and very knowledgable when it comes to teaching and equipping students with the tools to set them up for success. The contencecy and flow of the program offers a blueprint for students to follow that allow them to access of all areas of pcychology which consist of…

craving for understanding” (Wilhelm Stekel). The human mind is highly complex and very difficult to study since thought processes and feelings cannot be seen. The term psychology is composed of two Greek words: Psyche, which means spirit or soul, and Logia, which translates to the study of something. So what is Psychology? Psychology literally translates into the study of the soul. The soul, on the other hand, cannot be so easily seen or explained, and many cultures and religions have their…

This paper explores the life and accomplishments of Martha Bernal, a clinical psychologist, and her contributions to the field of psychology. Martha Bernal was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 13, 1931 to parents, Alicia and Enrique, who emigrated from Mexico as young adults. She was raised in El Paso, Texas and grew up immersed in her parents’ traditional Mexican culture, while simultaneously having the bicultural experience of a Mexican American. She had desires of advancing her education,…

I have had varying years of experience in supervision. I obtained my master’s degree before starting the clinical psychology program at pacific and worked providing services to young pregnant and parenting teens in conjunction with my academic studies. Up until this point in my career, I will have to say that I have had great supervisors. While every interaction was not smooth sailing, I definitely learned a lot along the way and am grateful for all the mentors who have shaped me to be the…