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Physical Therapist.. Job Prospects?


I’m thinking about applying to doctorate of physical therapy programs. What do you think the growth will be for this profession? I know that BLS and other job related sources say that need for this job will grow very fast, but I just would like to have thoughts from people in medicare.

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Is It Bad To See A Therapist? Read Details :)?


Hi, I am 13 and have been sad (not depressed just blue. Doctor said I am fine. I am not suicidal. I talk to my parents a lot, but I have been a little more down then the average girl. I am very philosophical and think about big stuff)
My mom and dad and doctor said I could see a therapist IF I WANT TOO. I don’t need to because I talk to my mo and dad (my mom is actually a therapist herself, but for adults). I think a little bit of talk therapy with a professional could help me sort out my feelings and my family agrees. Not now, because I am doing better but in the future if I am interested in some outside help .
Anyway, I asked a question about my sadness a little while ago and got good, helpful replies. Many said if I wanted I could try a therapist. But one person said that I should not see a therapist or go back to my doctor, because if they thought I was depressed, it would go onto my permanent record.
And it would put a damper on college.
Is that true? Would colleges not accept me?
And, if I see a therapist in a private practice (not affiliated with a hospital or any orginization) would it go on my record?
Would colleges not want a smart, Straight-A student with good extracurriculars (assuming i still have those things when I am older) who has suffered a little with some sadness?
Help! I am so worried that I won’t et into college if I reach out for help!
Thank you! 🙂

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Suggests For A Specific Career Niche In Human Trafficking Rehabilitation Programs?


Really I’m looking for suggestions/ideas on formal degrees that prepare/qualify a student for a career in human trafficking rehabilitation programs. Also, I’d like to know of any specific career titles that I can seek specialized supplementary education or internships for that are related to that focus.
My thoughts:
Currently I’m in the holistic health field & study Global Health. With several certifications related to holistic therapy, experience as a Chiropractic assistant and a B.A. in Global Health…. do you think an Occupational therapy degree or other related rehabilitation Masters would be appropriate? Or would a degree related to Nonprofit management be more beneficial ?
In my understanding, Occupational therapy is the ‘hands-on’ occupation more focused on biology/physiology/psychotherapy etc. and NonProfit management is more about grant writing, management, project organization etc.
Career titles I’ve seen related to NonProfit Health/Rehabilitation: Occupational Therapist, Director of Advocacy & Research, Nonprofit Project Manager, Rehabilitation Therapist, Director of Public Health, & Epidemiologist.
[[ I do also have a strong background in nonprofit volunteering with many hours under my belt which I know is just as essential as actually having a formal degree when seeking employment with a Nonprofit.]]
Thank you in advance for your perspectives & helpful comments!
* Please do not leave cynical comments about how making a living in this industry is wrong etc.; my unpaid volunteer hours will always be very important and parallel those I’m actually paid for.

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What Happens If I Stop Taking My Medication?


I am nearly 16 and have Major Depressive Disorder which is being treated with fluoxetine (Prozac) 20mg/day. I have been on it for nearly two years. I think it may have stopped working, as I am having very serious thoughts of suicide and have been constructing a plan. Normally, this would mean I need to go up on my dosage of medication, but I have had, for longer than I have been on this medication, schizophrenia-like symptoms. These symptoms have been getting steadily worse since I was very young, but my therapist says that my medication may be making it worse. I am not sure. 20mg/day is a relatively low dose, and I was wondering what would happen if I just stop taking it cold turkey, instead of weaning off. I haven’t taken it yet today, and so far I feel fine. My therapist does not know that my depression has been worsening, and my prescribing doctor is not aware of the schizophrenia-like symptoms. I really don’t want to have to tell my doctor about the schizophrenia-like symptoms, because then I might have to see a psychiatrist and be dependent a whole new bunch of medications, so I need to do this by myself. Other reasons not to tell my doctor include but are not limited to a) I have a huge fear of being involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward, and the schizophrenia-like symptoms could warrant that coupled with the suicidal thoughts, b) he’d tell my mother, who would only make matters worse despite good intentions, c) I believe he’s out of town this week, not to mention d) I sometimes wonder if he and other professionals are affiliated with the Watchers (the things that watch me all the time, I have no better way to describe them). And I can’t see a psychiatrist without a referral because I live in Canada, besides the fact that psychiatrists scare me… a lot. I need to do this myself. What will happen if I just stop taking the prozac? Will it be that bad?
I do exercise, but exercising has never really helped me. I can’t call my physician because I think he is out of the country right now on vacation. He is a pediatrician and my family doctor has seen me only a handful of times in my entire life, including when I was a baby, so I can’t and don’t want to see her.

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