Example Of A Psychotherapy Personal Statement

Psychotherapy is a profession which focuses on using psychological methods, particularly based on personal interaction to help a person change and overcome problems. The purpose of psychotherapy is to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, which helps develop social skills and improve relationships with others around them. As a matter of fact, psychotherapy has greatly interested me as a potential career choice ever since I took grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology which further sparked my interest in this profession. Through numerous experiences and personal research, I became more convinced that this is the career I want to pursue. Helping individuals in their time of need has always been an interest
In grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology there were many expectations of the students, such as; challenging your views and beliefs, challenging others around you, and lastly being able to think critically. The purpose of this course is to study humanity so that we can better understand ourselves and develop certain skills such as communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. From here on was when I began to consider Psychotherapy as a potential career choice. “It’s an emotionally stressful career where you’ll become drained”, others have argued. However, my passion for Psychotherapy has led me to seek out those with a profession in this field. I was informed that if you love what you do, you will excel in what you do. Listening to their experiences and enthusiasm towards their job, I realized I wanted to follow in their footsteps by helping patients who are conscious of their issues and have a strong drive to address
As a result, during the summer of 2016, I volunteered in Toronto East General Hospital where I assisted nurses with patient’s needs such as; escorting patients from one ward to another, wheelchair assistance, and other necessities. I also reported patient concerns to staff, as well as answered phone calls. Apart from that, I also had the opportunity of communicating with many of the patients. Thus, this experience provided me with the knowledge of what it’s like working in a hospital and engaging with