Saturday, March 23, 2013

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Similar fields of study/Professions

Addiction Counseling: Addiction counseling programs prepare students to work as counselors with people who have alcohol, substance abuse, or gambling addictions. Students learn to assess problems and set up treatment plans. They learn methods for early intervention and prevention.

Art Therapy: Art therapy programs teach students how to use art to promote the physical, mental, and emotional health of patients. Students learn drawing, painting, and other forms of art. They also learn psychology and counseling techniques.

Community Services: Community services programs prepare people to connect individuals with health care and social services. Students learn to plan, manage, or implement service programs. They also learn to make referrals to services.

Dance Therapy: Dance therapists use movement as a medium to work with clients. It is a non-verbal means of expression employed with both individuals and groups. Although not found exclusively in psychiatric treatment programs, it is most commonly used with people experiencing problems in mental health. 

Human Services: Human services programs prepare people to work for organizations that serve people in need. Students learn the theories, principles, and practice of providing services. They also learn how to counsel and refer clients to related services.

Medical Doctors: Medical doctors (M.D.'s) use surgery, drugs, and other methods of medical care to prevent and alleviate disease. There are over 30 different specializations of medical doctors. Examples of these are psychiatrists (who specialize in mental and emotional disorders), pediatricians (who specialize in the care and treatment of children), and neurologists (who deal with diseases of the nervous system). 

Mental Health Counseling: Mental health counseling programs prepare people to help patients with personal problems, conflicts, or emotional crises. Students learn to guide patients to improved mental health. Students also learn counseling and interviewing skills. In addition, they learn observation and testing methods.

Music Therapy: Music therapy programs prepare people to encourage healing in patients through music. Students learn music theory and performance. They learn diagnosis and therapy. In addition, they learn how to counsel patients.

Nursing: Registered nurses (R.N.'s) have responsibility for giving nursing care to patients, carrying out physicians' orders, and supervising other nursing personnel such as licensed practical nurses(L.P.N.'s) nurses aides, orderlies, and attendants. 

Occupation Therapy: Occupational therapists (OTs) help people who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. When they get new patients, therapists read their medical charts to learn about their disabilities and develop a treatment plan.

Physical Therapy: Physical therapy programs prepare people to work with patients who have physical pain or limitations. Students learn to promote the healthy movement of the human body. They also learn to use exercises and massage to promote healing.

Play Therapy: Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play activities and toys with children to permit the expression of and working through emotional conflicts. Symbolic play is seen as a means for the child to surface problems so that they can be dealt with. 

Psychology: Psychologists usually hold Ph.D. or Psy.D. degrees in psychology. They engage in psychological testing, diagnosis, counseling, and other therapies.


Social Work: Social work programs prepare people to counsel disadvantaged groups and individuals. Students learn about counseling methods and how to manage casework. They also learn when to make referrals to other services.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling: Vocational rehabilitation counselors (often referred to as "voc rehab" counselors) are concerned with work or career counseling of clients in treatment and rehabilitation programs. They assess client vocational interests and potentials and attempt to find appropriate training or placements to meet clients' abilities.

Source: http://www.iseek.org/education/fieldOfStudy?tab=5&id=361308

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