Personal Narrative: A Career In Forensic Psychology
Many people go through life in an attempt to find what their talent is. I have never been athletic, artistic, or musically inclined, but do have a deep interest in studying the human mind, especially as it relates to crime. I listen to the details of a murder case and am intrigued. I listen to these details and want to investigate why the crime was initially committed and the motivation behind the offender’s actions. What some people do not realize is that behind everything in life is some type of psychology that aims to explain it.
Growing up, I was surrounded by a broken family of offenders. I am fascinated by the differences in families and environmental factors as they relate to criminal offenses. This was sparked by the simple fact that …show more content…
I want to help violent offenders better understand the severity of their mental illness. With awareness and treatment, the likelihood of further criminal outburst could be decreased.
One of the major reasons I want to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology is because of the uniqueness of this profession. It allows one to come into contact with diverse individuals on an everyday basis. Dealing with diverse individuals will not only expand my individual understanding of the human mind, but also allow me to better assist patients with diverse backgrounds in the future. This aspect of the career will no doubt be challenging yet also extremely rewarding.
Working with diverse individuals will inevitably provide a unique set of challenges. When assessing those from a diverse population, language and cultural barriers may present themselves. I will need to familiarize myself with the patient’s language and cultural necessities. Although challenging, this will help me create the doctor patient bond needed to be a successful Forensic Psychologist. These actions show the patient that I am dedicated to not only their treatment but also understanding who they are as a person. When assessing patients who are transgender, gay or bisexual, I may face challenges in using the correct terminology that is
Growing up, I was surrounded by a broken family of offenders. I am fascinated by the differences in families and environmental factors as they relate to criminal offenses. This was sparked by the simple fact that …show more content…
I want to help violent offenders better understand the severity of their mental illness. With awareness and treatment, the likelihood of further criminal outburst could be decreased.
One of the major reasons I want to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology is because of the uniqueness of this profession. It allows one to come into contact with diverse individuals on an everyday basis. Dealing with diverse individuals will not only expand my individual understanding of the human mind, but also allow me to better assist patients with diverse backgrounds in the future. This aspect of the career will no doubt be challenging yet also extremely rewarding.
Working with diverse individuals will inevitably provide a unique set of challenges. When assessing those from a diverse population, language and cultural barriers may present themselves. I will need to familiarize myself with the patient’s language and cultural necessities. Although challenging, this will help me create the doctor patient bond needed to be a successful Forensic Psychologist. These actions show the patient that I am dedicated to not only their treatment but also understanding who they are as a person. When assessing patients who are transgender, gay or bisexual, I may face challenges in using the correct terminology that is