subject: Pros and Cons of Choosing Psychotherapy as a Profession [print this page] Pros and Cons of Choosing Psychotherapy as a Profession
Becoming pragmatic
Knowing too much about the human nature may be not only boring but even depressing. When the person can explain all the inner emotions it is difficult to communicate with others. It is very important for the psychoanalysts to believe in something good. Due to their profession they become pragmatic after several years of their practice. They can diagnose all their friends and it is almost impossible for them to fall in love.
All professions have certain impact on the people choosing them. For example, the accountants are known for their being attentive, the teachers are expected to be kind. It is difficult to imagine what impact will have the daily listening to the psychological problems of other people. Working with people with disorders is very difficult. These patients are almost never satisfied and express their indignation very emotionally.
The positive impact of working as a psychoanalyst
On the other hand, psychoanalysts may escape the problems with their personal health. They harden their will and become very attentive and patient. Their professional knowledge may help them in their everyday life a lot. For example, they can easily build bridges to other people or even manipulate them. The psychoanalysts can see all the weak and strong sides of people. Their look is like X-ray for human thoughts and subconsciousness.
Choosing psychoanalysis as a profession a person can
1.improve one's communicative skills;
2. understand one's own consciousness better;
3.support friends and relatives and prevent their mental disorders.
This profession requires higher education and certain personal traits. The human sub-consciousness is still researched. It means that a good professional devotes enough time for self-education. For example, it is very difficult for choleric or egocentric to become a good psychoanalyst. On the other hand, the salaries of the psychoanalysts are generally rather high. It can help the specialists to earn their living.
