 Expertise: I can answer questions on anxiety, depression, homosexuality, suicide, family problems, friend problems, school problems and general problems (parenting, personal problems).
I can`t answer:
Population questions, Why do innocent people suffer?, Questions about the future, drugs, alcohol and politics. (I just have my opinions)
Experience in the area
I've been involved in many organizations and have general knowledge in counseling. I have one counseling course and several psychology courses. I am use to counseling friends and people who I don't know. I will keep everything confidential.
Organizations that I've been involved in the past are:
Its Teens
Teen Central
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Girl Guides
Vera Perlin Association (disabilities)
The organizations that I'm currently involved in are:
Girl Guides
Vera Perlin Association
I have also been "there" as well in most cases.
I am planning to pursue counseling/ministry.
I recently had a non-question post, which was rather rude along the lines of "do you really think one counseling course makes you feel qualified. I have been reading your responses and you are WAY off. You have to stop this, this is a profession not a lonely hearts club to make you feel good about yourself." They were creative and used name as questioner. Well, a polite answer to this is a simple no. I am doing this to help others, gain more knowledge, etc and I plan on pursuing this field. There is a notice in the disclaimer that not all volunteers are "certified". I am not "running a lonely hearts club to make myself feel good." Everyone has their own opinions and interprets things differently. Some may not like it while others will appreciate it. |