Why I Want To Be A High School Counselor

Psychology is a broad branch of study that can lead to multiple career paths, depending on the individual’s interests and what it is they are trying to accomplish when they begin their studies in psychology. For some, there is one particular occupation they want in psychology, such as a private practice behavioral therapist. For others like myself however, all they’ve considered was the general idea- something in psychology, or perhaps a bit less vague but still not distinctive enough to help find a career, would be something like “something that helps children.” The goal is to be able to find a specific workplace to pursue, and for this reason, I have been looking into the prospect of being a high school counselor, or being an emergency clinical

For me personally, I think the hardest part of the job for me will be leaving the job at the workplace, and not having it affect my day. I feel like I would be constantly worrying about the students rather than focusing on other things that are in my life, such as myself, my home, and my family.

While I don’t think that it is a bad thing to reflect on the day and think about the students, because ultimately the students would be my job, and if I’m not worried about them, then I really shouldn’t be a school counselor. What I am saying, is that I shouldn’t get so worried about them that I let it affect me mentally, so much so that I am neglecting other parts of my life.

Another thing about the job that Ms. Petty put into perspective for me, is when she stated that the hardest part of the job is when the counselor cares more than the student. When the student no longer cares about their grades, their future, and ultimately themselves. I don’t know how well I would be able to handle letting students go, and just allowing them to fail because they simply do not want my help. I think this would be the part of the job where I would get too involved with a

When I was struggling through episodes of depression and suicidal thoughts, it was a school counselor who found the help I needed and was there to support me and tell me that I deserved better than what my poisoned mind had convinced me. I want to study psychology because I want to be the one to tell people that they deserve so much more, and that life is really and truly worth living.

I never, ever want anyone to have to feel the way I did when I got so sick that I thought dying was the best option I had. I don’t want anyone to feel like they don’t deserve to live, and that there isn’t something wonderful about living, because even though living is the hardest thing to do, it is something everyone has the capability of accomplishing and it is something that can bring not only the greatest sorrows, but the greatest joys. No one should ever have to spend their days crying alone because mental illnesses have been lying to them, telling them that they are worthless, lost, and utterly alone. No one should have to feel like they don’t