perth1 asked this question on 4/24/2000:

Hi Snowbird, I am a 32 year old male. I am Australian. I currently work in the construction industry and am looking to make a change in carreer, i would like to start looking into counseling but i dont honestly know what area of counseling i would like to venture into. I know i enjoy helping people and am good at listening and being suportive but i just dont know where to start. Can you help me??

snowbird gave this response on 4/25/2000:

Perth1

I feel that the best way to start learning what is all involved with the counseling field is to become involved in doing volunteer work at some type of center that works with the disadvantaged. Types of these centers would be teen shelters, homeless shelters, domestic abuse shelters, and hospitals. In this way, you will learn some of the areas of counseling and what are some of the help that is needed before becoming involved with a lot of schooling. Also, in this way, you can start some training to help others and go from there.

If you have further questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Blessings in all that you do.

Paul