Family Therapy Personal Statement

Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it is the ability to sit in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again. This may seem like an obvious statement, but I come across people every day who have not had the opportunity to realize this truth for themselves just yet, and they are living in darkness because of it. As individuals grow older, they soon start interpreting this information to decide for themselves which of their actions are right and wrong. Studying Biological Sciences has honed my ability to experiment and assess, and to notice symptoms of many disorders. The subject has enlightened me on how the physical body works, and I am now curious to understand how the body’s psyche works. What draws me to study Marriage and Family Therapy is the desire to be able to make a difference to people’s lives. With Marriage and Family Therapy, I believe I can do this in a caring and supporting way. While caring for my grandfather, I have gained some insight into mental health and the difficulties he faced on a daily basis while suffering from depression. Another family member suffered from drug and alcohol abuse and I witnessed the effects it had on his mental health and the
I know that I have chosen a field that can be emotionally difficult and physically draining, but after working with the types of difficult cases I saw at the group home, I know I have the strength and compassion to stand up to the challenge to a lifetime of listening to other people’s tragedies. Knowing that after I earn the credentials and training to go along with my compassionate nature I will be able to make a lasting and positive impact on my client’s lives, and the lives of those around them, fills me with a true sense of purpose and eagerness to begin on the long path of learning that lies before