{"id":5603,"date":"2020-07-11T13:50:22","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T08:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.iilm.edu\/?p=5603"},"modified":"2020-07-11T13:50:22","modified_gmt":"2020-07-11T08:20:22","slug":"decoding-careers-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iilm.edu\/blog\/decoding-careers-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Careers in Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This Podcast is for all the people who aspire to be psychologists and want to create a difference in people\u2019s life. Curiosity is an intrinsic part of human nature. Many of you have grown up asking one basic question why? And as adults, we continue to question and ponder at things.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Decoding Careers in Psychology\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/58gjy-e17b0f?from=yiiadmin&amp;download=1&amp;version=1&amp;skin=1&amp;btn-skin=108&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;pbad=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block; width: 22%; float: left; margin-right: 2px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/in\/podcast\/iilm-university\/id1512007961?ls=1&amp;mt=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/custom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/apple-podcasts-badge-300x76.png\" alt=\"IILM University Itunes\" width=\"165\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; width: 22%; float: left; margin-right: 2px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3At13Vr7cCuJyatGCXt6rD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.iilm.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/spotify-podcast-badge-blk-grn-165x40.png\" alt=\"IILM University Spotify podcast\" width=\"165\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; width: 22%; float: left; margin-right: 2px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2lpbG11bml2ZXJzaXR5L2ZlZWQueG1s&amp;hl=en-IN\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/custom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge_1x.png\" alt=\"IILM university Google Podcast\" width=\"165\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; width: 22%; float: left; margin-right: 2px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLy5pIISgAUoLve4QRMa_E3HBownEZluhG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/custom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/youtubewatch3.png\" alt=\"IILM University Podcast\" width=\"165\" height=\"40\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Psychology and psychologists tend to apply the same universal curiosity to observe and examine the relationship between our environment and our behaviour. This has motivated many people to choose a career in psychology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today I will try to decode a few career options rooting out of this vast subject i.e. Psychology. Be it schools, colleges, hospitals or organizations everyone needs a psychologist Today. But before that let\u2019s clear our minds with the role of a psychologist. What do psychologists do? Tomorrow when I am a psychologist what is that I\u2019m supposed to do? Once your vision is clear following the path becomes easy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As Psychologists we investigate human behaviour, how people think, learn, develop emotionally and socially. Not only this they help people build their confidence and self-esteem. Your job as a practitioner is not only to help people suffering from trauma, mental disorders and substance abuse related problems but also to bring about positive change in the society and environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A Psychologist\u2019s role is to connect with people, nurture relationships, and help people build a strong sense of understanding with others and their inner self. Working with individual client\u2019s psychologists can transform lives; understand the root cause of the problem and offer treatment contributing majorly to the well being of our society. This involves the major role and responsibility towards the profession.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can work in universities and government agencies as well. Depending on your career goals you may opt to move into a speciality area that fires your imagination and promises fulfilling work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One can begin with a <a href=\"https:\/\/iilm.edu\/blog.in\/course\/b-a-honors-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelors degree in Psychology<\/a> which gives you exposure to various subjects like abnormal psychology, positive psychology; youth gender identity, emotional intelligence, organizational behaviour and many more. Once u develop an interest you can gradually peruse specialization in counselling, clinical, organizational, or child psychology which will open doors in almost every discipline be it hospitals as a therapist or schools as a counsellor or in organizations as a life coach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The choices are so vast that you can choose to be a military Psychologist consumer, aviation or Forensic Psychologist. The fields are endless. You name a disciple and there is a need for a responsible psychologist everywhere. Rightly said this profession is interesting to pursue but one has to deal with utmost responsibility towards one\u2019s clients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Internships are an important aspect of a Psychologist\u2019s career building. With continuous internships programs in hospitals and Ngo\u2019s many students have mastered the art of psychotherapy and are practising making a difference in the lives of many people. You could be one. Get introduced to the subject and discover more about the Psychology behind a Beautiful Mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Podcast is for all the people who aspire to be psychologists and want to create a difference in people\u2019s life. Curiosity is an intrinsic part of human nature. Many of you have grown up asking one basic question why? 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