Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities: Mental Counselors give guidance to people, couples, families and groups who are having issues that affect their mental health and themselves. On the job, mental health counselors:

• work with people, groups and communities to improve mental health.
• Take a mind and body approach to mental health care
• Encourage
• patients to discuss emotions and experiences
• Develop therapeutic processes
• Examine issues including substance abuse, aging,anger management, bullying, depression, careers,relationships,LGBTQ issues,self-image,stress and suicide
• Help clients define goals,plan action, and gain insight
• Work with families

Salary: $29,919 - $53,307

Education: You need to  earn an undergraduate degree in counseling, psychology, sociology or social work. Your masters degree will possibly take one or two years to complete. Most states require that mental health counselors complete two years of post graduate supervised work. Counselors must pass a state exam and complete annual education courses.

Demand or Need for this profession: The employment of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists is to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Reflection: No I would not like to become a mental health counselor because I’m not in the path of the job. Yes the job description is wonderful because you would be helping many people and families but that isn’t the type of job I’m looking for.

Valentine’s Day History

In memory of Saint Valentine, we celebrate Valentine’s Day every year on February 14th. Around 269 AD, Emperor Claudius II stopped all marriages and engagements in Rome. He stopped the marriages because he was having a hard time having men sign up for his Army. Emperor Claudius II thought that this was because the men did not want to leave their families and loved ones back home.A priest name Saint Valentine lived in Rome and thought that this was wrong, so he helped perform marriages in secret.When Emperor Claudius II found out about the secret marriages, he had Saint Valentine thrown in jail while Valentine waited to be killed.The legend states that St.Valentine had been persecuted for being a Christian by Roman Emperor Claudius II. Claudius attempted to persuade Valentine to convert to Roman Paganism, but failed. After Claudius’ attempts to convert Valentine had failed he was executed, but he didn’t leave this world without leaving his mark. It is said that before Valentine’s execution had taken place, that he had fallen in love with the daughter of his jailer. He would write letters back and forth with the jailer's daughter and his very last letter signed it from your valentine, which became known as the very first “Valentine”. Starting the tradition of Valentine’s Day. Today, Saint Valentine’s Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion, as well as in the Lutheran Church.In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day became popular in the 17th century. Lovers and friends exchanged small tokens of affection and handwritten notes. By the end of the 18th century, printed cards replaced handwritten notes. Valentine's Day today has become a huge trend especially with the teens in countries around the world. Those in love start planning for the Valentine’s Day celebrations with their boyfriend/girlfriend. One of the most popular customs of Valentine’s Day is going on a date with their sweetheart. Those without a date usually go home and watch tv and eat candies they bought for themselves. The custom originated from the popular English belief that birds chose their partners on February 14. For this reason, Valentine's Day was called “the Birds’ Wedding Day” in parts of Sussex.

Student Success 2/10/2017

“ In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are”

~ Arnold H. Glasgow

In this student success statement I believe what Arnold H. Glasgow is stating is you need an objective to know where your goal would be. You need a guide in life to follow your dreams. You cannot live without a guide. Progress is what happens when you follow your goals.  You mist make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.  You always need a plan for your goal. Set goals that are not boring, you need to set goals that make you want to jump out of your seat.

Marine Biologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Marine Biologist use computers and software programs to process, collect, and analyze data. They also study aquatic plants and animals, and environmental conditions that affect them. They study the reactions of animals, plants, and marine species to parasites. They always work with teams on field studies and conduct various types of experiments.

Salary: $39,700 - $124,680

Education: Marine Biologist must have knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and ecology. They need active learning and listening skills, critical thinking, complex problem solving, speaking and writing skills. They also must be proficient in scientific, and analytical software like photoshop and microsoft excel. They need experience with microscopes, centrifuges, and pipettes. Wherever they work, marine biologist usually spend time traveling to conduct their fieldwork. You need a bachelor’s degree.

Demand for this particular career: The U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of wildlife biologists and zoologists, including marine biologists to rise 5% between 2012 and 2022.

Reflection: Yes I would like to become a Marine Biologist because I want to help the wildlife and species that are endanger. I would not like the mto become extinct.

Student Success Statement

“ Even if everyone is doing it, WRONG IS NEVER RIGHT.”

~Russell M. Nelson

I believe what Russell M. Nelson is saying if everyone's doing it it does not mean you have to aswell. You get to make your own decisions, you choose. Do not let anyone choose them for you.  Be your own person. Right will always be right. Even if no one is doing. You need to stand for what is right even if you stand alone.

                                    Places
Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates know for shopping, architect and a lively nightlife scene. There is a tower called Burj Khalifa. It is 830m-tall. The crime rate in Dubai is really low. This city is one of the safest on earth. The income tax is 0%. That is why you can earn a lot of money. Some of the world’s tallest and biggest structures are at Dubai. Has the biggest mall, tallest hotel, second large man-made marina, and the world’s largest aquarium. The world’s largest gold chain is in Dubai. Has a total of 22kg of gold. Dubai has no address system, no zip code, no area codes and no postal. There are ATMs that dispense gold bars. Dubailand will be twice the size of Disneyworld in Florida and is expected to be the largest tourist destination by 2020. Have air conditioned bus stops. The Royal Suite of Burj AL Arab costs approximately S20,000 Per Night.Dubai police has a fleet of multi-million dollar cars including a Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bentley. Dubai holds over 60 Guinness World Records. I selected this place because my friend went there and she told me her experience. She got me really cool souvenirs. 

Student Success Statement 1/31/17

“You can’t be right by doing wrong; you can't be wrong by doing right.’’

~ Thomas S. Monson

I believe what that quote means is there isn't a right answer when you are also doing something bad. Never do anything that you cannot admit doing because if you are that ashamed of whatever it is, it’s probably wrong. You cannot expect things to go right while you are doing something wrong. You cannot go wrong doing what is right. Even when you are angry it does not mean you also have to be cruel but you also have to do the right thing.