is massge therapy a good career choice?
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If you have already finished the course or are about to finish it, then you have done well.  I understand it is one of the most difficult certificate programs to complete!  Congratulations!\n\nThere is a big market for massage therapists, although they are getting to be more prevalent than they once were.  You may want to have connections with a clinic or hospital, in so much as it would be nice to have a referral from them to help you as you build your business.  You may want to offer free massages to counselors and others who might want to offer referrals to their clients.\n\nI wish you well.
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12 Years of long hard and dedicated work.  So yes. Definatly very hard :)\n\nBut worth it on so many fronts, from working with challenging problems, to learning from your patients, to writing theses and such, it just is a very rewarding career tract.\n\n:)
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Inorder to truely find a major that is the "most useful" or "best" you have to decide what you really like doing.  Do you want to work with people or work best alone and with machines?  That is the first place to start.  If you enjoy people or building things then I would go with business or organizational psychology.  Both will help you to relate to people and build a strong cohesive business.  Other than that you have to decide what is best for your personality, not what is most popular.
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This is a dilemma, because you want someone who is skilled and ethical, but you also have to balance out the expense.\n\nIf you live near a mental health program that offers services from psychotherapy interns, often services provided by those interns are much less expensive. The interns are supervised by seasoned psychotherapists (often reviewing videotapes of therapy sessions) so that you gain both the services of the intern and the greater experience of someone who has many years of clinical work under their belts.\n\nYou may also find a clinic associated with a graduate training program in psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, or counseling; often they are located on-site with the faculty.\n\nConsider using your insurance, however. You can call the insurance company directly for a referral, and that information does rarely goes back to an employer. (You can even ask the insurance company what information is communicated back to your employer.) The phone number for mental health benefits should be printed on your insurance card. By taking advantage of this additional funding source, the number of therapists to choose from expands exponentially.\n\n.
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Testing and counseling might help. I would also suggest that you do some volunteering in these fields so that you get a first-hand appreciation of the reality of these occupations. Sometimes we think we want to do something, spend 4 years and more in college studying for it just to realize that it is not what we want to do, so try volunteering and experiencing what it is like to work in these fields. Good luck!
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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.  If you are looking for a career choice, do something that you can offer yourself and that isn't dependent on someone else.  Working for someone else will give you the same results that you have already experienced.  Suggestions for the medical field are just as susceptible to downsizing, right sizing, plain ol' firing, too.  Brainstorm and write down all your ideas that come to you.  Something should emerge where you can carve out your own niche.  Good luck!
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Look into Atheletic Training and Phsyical therapy
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I would worry about getting into a good college, take on a few jobs that are in a similar field to what you may have interests in.  Take on some interns, etc.  I was determined to be a Dr. in high school, but once I got into college I realized that everyone else had the same idea, and it just wasnt for me.  I found a job online and began working with children with autism doing behavior therapy.  I am 24 now and have a CAREER with a decent salary working organizing home programs for children with autism.  I love my work and hope to do it the rest of my life.  Look up ABA behavior therapy, or DTT,or positions working with children with autism.  This is an exploding field due to the unfortunate rise in children being diagnosed with autism (1 in every 166 children born will be diagnosed with some form of autism) and also a very new field that is almost always looking for dedicated therapists.  You might be interested due to your interest in analyzing the behavior of other and interest in helping better others lives.
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If you like computers, then any of the computer fields would be good.\nIf you have any interest in medicine, the medical field is always good. How about a radiological technologist (x-ray tech)?
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The truth is you have a really good start on that career if you should try to enter the field.  If you like what you have seen so far and enjoy working with people and pleasing them, then maybe it is a good choice for you.
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whatever u know and love... do that... you should do what you think you would do best. if you like art, i would recommend art therapy. you could also simply major in psychology.\n it's all about what makes u you. \ni would suggest that you pick something that suits your needs. \nif u like something, go with that. don't pick the thing that someone tells you to just b/c they think that is what you should do and what you would make money with. do what makes you happy = ]
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I think that if it's something that you are interested in doing then go for it. It sounds like it would be a pretty good job especially if it's something you like. Good luck with your future.
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Wow...are we talking about career or just in general? Career wise, a community college will offer career testing - for a minimal fee of perhaps $10 wherein you can channel what you enjoy and hopefully start a career.  If we are talking in general - we don't really get to decide do we?  I personally have found that yoga and meditation, a mind body and spirt connection, helps me reconnect with what is important to me in my life.  The unnecessary things in life will eventually fall away.  Your life is an accumulation of your choices - so think twice about them.  One of my favorite sayings is "you are either growing or dying...there is no inbetween".  So you grow sister.
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I am a physical therapist and I LOVE my job.  Going to graduate school is definitely worth it.  \n\nDepending on where you live, yes, the money and benefits are good.  Most physical therapists work 36-40 hours a week (meaning 8-10 hours a day).  \n\nIt is a physical job (no sitting behind a desk), makes you think (what is the cause of the patient's diagnosis and what treatment is appropriate), you meet the most interesting people, and you actually treat the patient rather than give them a drug or refer to a specialist.  \n\nAlso the job market is HOT for new graduates right now.  PT is a growing field and they are in demand.
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Yes...any career in the health field is good.  But remember it is a lot of hard work and studying and you must be a patient, happy person.  Go to your local hospital, see if you can volunteer or shadow some people in the field.
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It depends on where you live, how high you place in your class, and how busy the doctor's office is. A ballpark would be $25,000-30,000 a year, right out of school, and up to $40,000-45,000 a year once you gain maybe 5 years experience and get your certifications.  \n\nFor what it's worth, this is a pretty good career choice (unlike massage therapy, culinary arts and many of the other courses you see advertised on TV) because it is fairly easy to get a job with decent pay; you usually get benefits even in your first job; and the demand is strong.
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This is a very general question, but my answer would be "yes" - psychoanalytic therapeutic techniques have helped countless individuals suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety or depression significantly improve their quality of life.\n\nThis is not to say that psychoanalysis is the only effective treatment modality - cognitive behavioral therapy, for example, is currently quite popular and also quite successful.\n\nIf you are considering seeking counseling, I would say "do it" - you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.