Career Roadmap
Paula's work combines: Philosophy & Religion, Writing, and Helping People
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Take Roadmap QuizSkills & Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Loyalsock High School
Bachelor's Degree
Social Work
Lock Haven University
Bachelor's Degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
Lock Haven University
Graduate Degree
Counseling Psychology
Marywood University
Graduate Degree
Theology/Theological Studies
Marywood University
Certification
Diver, Professional and Instructor
Vocational
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Washington Center for Psychoanalysis
Vocational
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
American Association for Pastoral Counselors
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Clinical & Counseling Psychologists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Social Work
Bachelor's Degree: Secondary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Counseling Psychology
Graduate Degree: Theology/Theological Studies
Certification: Diver, Professional and Instructor
Vocational: Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Vocational: Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Learn more about different paths to this careerLife & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Became the first female lay person to work in the Catholic Church in Youth Ministry in the late 70's.
2.
Finished my Graduate training.
3.
Got Married.
4.
Applied and received my License as a Professional Counselor.
5.
Had three children.
6.
A birth trauma led me to psychoanalysis as a patient.
7.
Entered psychoanalytic training.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
After giving birth to my third child the negative noise I heard was there was nothing wrong with my child.
How I responded:
ALWAYS TRUST your own intuitive nature and follow your inner voice, your soul through meditation, prayer and reaching out to a trusted other who will listen to YOUR story.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Worked very hard to earn money and never gave up.