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I have not really shared what my Masters degree was in, yet. No one has really asked either, I'm sure if they really want to know, they will ask. Maybe part of the reason I haven't shared is because I feel that I will be judged for this decision? I know that some people would, some feel that counselors don't really do anything but tell people what to do and judge them for what they do or say. I can understand why people would feel that way, that is often times how it is portrayed in the movies and on television.
I feel that counseling is important, but people need to be open to it, if it is going to work. If you walk into a counseling session, assuming it is crap that does not work then it will not work. Even the smallest amount of open mindedness can help break through the walls that people tend to put around themselves.
Last week I asked the question "what does a counselor do", on Facebook. Only a few people replied, not nearly as many as I expected though. A few peoples opinions were basically that counselors do not do much of anything. I think that many people generalize counseling, there are many types of counselors; credit/debit counseling, mental health counseling, life coaches is another side of counseling that can have a wide range of uses. I received more responses from people that felt that counseling was positive. Those that suffer from depression and anxiety often seek counseling along with medication to help manage the disease. Military personnel, veterans and current, as well as those that have been through something traumatic can suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), counseling, at various levels can help them deal with their trauma.
This week I have to write a timeline about the history of counseling. This should be interesting, I haven't really looked at the history of counseling, learning something new is always a good thing.
Question for myself:
What do I expect to get out of this degree? All of my degrees?
My goal from the beginning was to finally do what I should have done many years ago, high education for the betterment of myself. My goal is to get back to where I was in 2003, reopen my home daycare. I have been wanting to reopen for a long time, at this point I do not know if I will be able to make it happen, but I will keep pushing forward.
My associates in education will assist in educating the children in my daycare. Yes this is a fairly simple thing to do on a day to day basis, but having the school background will help parents make the decision to consider my daycare. My bachelors in business will assist me when it comes to the financial end of running a home based daycare. Having a masters in counseling will assist in dealing with children and their parents.
Each degree that I have and am earning can be used within the school system, or a business setting. Without furthering my education degree I could become a parapro and work in a school, the business degree will allow me to run my own business more effectively or work for another company. The counseling degree, will allow me to work with others in the same field, and in a school, but could also be helpful with an office position and dealing with various personality types and some of the financial aspects of the company as well.
The point to each of these degrees, other than building my own business is to finally find my place. To do what will makes me happy.
🍷🍷 Here's to making my future what I want it to be.
