Your Thoughtful Therapist

It is not a destination but a continuous journey of growth and development... Becoming a thoughtful therapist is a transformative journey rooted in empathy and a profound desire to help others. It begins with inspiration and academic foundation, but it truly flourishes when you cultivate empathy and embrace personal growth and self-awareness. The art of active listening and reflective practice refine your skills, while ongoing self-reflection and supervision keep you attuned to your biases and triggers. This journey never truly ends; it's a lifelong commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, providing a haven for healing, and enriching both your clients' lives and your own with newfound insights and resilience. For many, the journey toward becoming a therapist begins with a spark of inspiration ignited by personal experiences, a desire to help others or a fascination with the complexities of the human mind. And there comes the education to make us qua

  'Even within the profession of psychology, the clinician is considered a "late bloomer." ' (Kahn and Giffen)  ~ dedicated to all the aspiring clinical psychologists This perception stems from various factors that influence the trajectory of a clinician's professional development. While it is true that clinicians typically embark on their career path later compared to other professions, this delay is not a reflection of incompetence or lack of potential. Instead, it is a consequence of the unique demands and complexities involved in becoming a proficient clinician. One key reason why clinicians are considered late bloomers is the extensive educational journey they must undertake. Unlike some professions that require only a few years of formal education, the path to becoming a clinician necessitates significant investment of time and effort. A clinician typically begins their academic journey with an undergraduate degree in psychology, followed by a postgraduate p

Wanna take up Psychology after 12th.? And have no clue about it? If you really want to study Psychology and grow a career out of it, then you should read this post to know everything about the career paths in this field. All the things written here are according to Indian system. Building a career in the field of psychology is quite extensive, specially in India.. This post can help you choose the right path and have a wonderful experience with  "Psychology" . Understand the difference between   Psychiatrists,   Psychologists  &  Counselors : We will understand here, Who are these people? What do they do? And how to become one? Psychiatrist:   A psychiatrist is a Doctor, who has done the general medicine (5 years course) first and awarded with the MBBS degree . To get into medicine/MBBS one has to appear for NEET exam (in India) after 12th and pass it. According to your result you will be given a rank. According to that rank, you will get a seat to medical colleges. Peop

Have you ever thought that your hand writing can tell your state of mind or your personality? Or you can understate people by seeing and analyzing their hand writing or signature? Let me tell you something.. You Can..!!!! If you are interested to know how this works then read up this piece. I hope you will find it intriguing.  Let's begin..  Happy reading...😃 What is Graphology?  The word "Graphology" is derived from the Greek word 'Grapho' means writing  and 'Logos' which relates to discussion. In simple words, Graphology can be understood as the analysis of characteristics and patterns of handwriting to understand the personality of the writer and also their psychological state at the time of writing. It is generally considered as pseudoscience but in recent times this branch is really getting attention of researchers and psychologists. People who have a background of studying psychology find it easier to understand the way graphology works.  Graphology

New to the world of psychology? Wanna know about the subject and it's sub-areas? Then read this blog and get an idea about psychology and related areas. If you are studying Psychology in under-graduation or post-graduation then this blog can help you to expand your knowledge, even for your exams.. We assure you all the things we write are from good books and authentic sources with our own opinions and inputs.. Hope this helps.. 😃  The word 'Psychology' comes from the Greek words 'psyche' and 'logos'. Psyche means 'soul' and logos means 'the study of'. So the word Psychology means the study of soul . Scientifically, Psychology is defined as the study of human and animal behavior, it includes the application of this science to human problems. In 1890, William James, one of the pioneers in this field, defined psychology as "the science of mental life; both of its phenomena and their conditions". Psychology: Science or Arts? A science