And of course, I think it would be useful for her to think about a career focusing on one or two interests and hobbies/avocations focusing on others. Sometimes it's healthy to have some separation. Although I was trained in experimental psychology and have recently been doing some work in empirical aesthetics, I enjoy having the freedom to pursue an amateur "career" as a visual artist. I'm not sure I would want to have a "job" which includes every one of my interests.
On Feb 16, 2009, at 12:28 PM, Gerald Peterson wrote: > > Social work, occupational therapy,school psych, masters in counseling > with additional training in programs using art? Gary > > Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. > Professor, Psychology > Saginaw Valley State University > University Center, MI 48710 > 989-964-4491 > [email protected] > > >>> "Beyer, Alisa" <[email protected]> 2/16/2009 11:24 AM >>> > Perhaps occupational therapy. Sounds like a talented student. > > Alisa Miller Beyer, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor, Psychology > Dominican University > 7900 W. Division St. > River Forest, IL 60305 > (708) 524-6583 > -----Original Message----- > From: DeVolder Carol L [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:58 AM > To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) > Subject: [tips] need suggestions for a student > > Hi, > I have a student/advisee that I am trying to help figure out some > things. She is a lovely young woman who is multi-talented. She is > bright > and enthusiastic with a love of psychology, plus a double-major in art, > plus a coaching certificate (she was set to play semi-pro basketball > but > a torn ACL quashed that). She wants a career that will combine all of > those things. She considered clinical or counseling psych but wants to > integrate the art and the movement (she also has a background in > dance). > She considered sports psychology but feels it's too limiting. We talked > about art therapy, but she thinks that's too limiting as well. Plus, > she > wants to work with children. Can anyone suggest a possible career path > that might combine some or all of her talents? I think she holds a > great deal of promise, and I want to help her explore some options. Any > ideas would be appreciated. > Thanks, > Carol > > > > > Carol DeVolder, Ph.D. > Professor of Psychology > Chair, Department of Psychology > St. Ambrose University > Davenport, Iowa 52803 > > phone: 563-333-6482 > e-mail: [email protected] > > rg.edu) > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > ======================================================== Steven M. Specht, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology Utica College Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-3171 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King Jr. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
