Personal Story. How I Became A Psychologist

2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43

Often I am asked a question about the path of life, about the choice of profession and purpose. Now I want to share with you my story of how I came to psychology.

When you find the work of your life, you understand that it has always called you …

Someone is lucky, and a person already from childhood knows specifically what he wants and will do all his life. I had to go through a thorny path to start doing what I love, which brings me both joy and satisfaction from self-realization. I see that thanks to my activity there are more conscious and happy people in the world.

What was this path?

As far back as I can remember, I easily contacted others. In the kindergarten, in the yard, at school, I always had many friends. Moreover, most of them were older than me, but this did not interfere with our communication at all. In the company I was accepted as their age and even then they often shared something intimate with me and turned to me for advice. I was very curious and loved people, new places, new knowledge. And generously shared with others.

In general, I was a non-conflict person, and often acted as a peacemaker between the warring parties. I still believe that everything can be resolved peacefully and agree on everything.

After school, I did not go to college, did not even try, although at school I was an excellent student and could enter any educational institution. Unfortunately, at that time there was no career guidance and my parents did not have knowledge of the professions, so I had no idea what choice there was and entered the school as a primary school teacher, because one of my classmates told about it. After half a year, I realized that I did not want to work for a penny at school, dropped out of school and went to work.

Work has always been about people. Apparently, intuitively, I felt that it was very important for me. I really love people, new acquaintances, new places, I love to transform and simplify everything I do.

17 years ago I became interested in psychology, self-improvement and self-development because I realized that I want to learn and help people. I entered the Faculty of Psychology for part-time education. But from the second year I had to go on academic leave in connection with the decree. I didn’t plan to interrupt my studies, but my life circumstances turned out differently.

Although I could not pay for my studies, I didn’t stop developing in this area. In my free time, I read books, listened to lectures and seminars by various authors on psychology and self-development. I am still constantly developing and learning new things.

I was able to return to school only in 2013, but in 2014 I had an accident, after which I recovered my health for a long time, including mental health. I had post-traumatic stress disorder, which was accompanied by panic attacks and after half a year of unsuccessful treatment turned into depression.

It was a tough time. She woke up, sent her daughter to school and wrapped herself under the covers again. It got to the point that I did not want to put myself in order, I hardly forced myself to comb my hair and wash my face. From a once positive and cheerful girl, I turned into my own shadow. I can imagine how difficult it was for my daughter to be with me. I did not have the strength to pay due attention to her, to help, to see success. I don’t know how long I would have held out in this state. The nervous system was at its limit. I clearly understood that I needed help.

At that time, my friend suggested that I go to study at the 1st stage of the "Basics of Gestalt Therapy", and I realized that this is my chance to get out of this state thanks to the group therapy, which takes place at the first stage. Now I understand that I made the right choice. During her studies, she lost a loved one and, thanks to personal and group therapy, was able to live through pathological grief. And this is a difficult experience, given that I was not in the resource and I definitely would not have been able to cope with it alone. And as a result of the experience of grief and grief, the attitude towards oneself (self-esteem and value system), towards other people and towards life in general, changed.

Over time, my emotional state improved, and by the end of the 1st stage of Gestalt therapy training (in 1, 5 years), it had changed dramatically. It was as if my wings had grown behind my back. I wanted big changes in my life. I wanted to act!

I could not even imagine before how powerful the possibilities of psychocorrection and therapy are. Everything is possible here! All that we allow ourselves to admit. I received tools for effective and high-quality study of myself and others. Thanks to my experience, I can say with certainty that it works.

Now I am finishing the 2nd stage "Theory and practice of gestalt therapy" (2, 5 years) - professional training of gestalt therapists.

The profession of a psychologist implies a large amount of fundamental knowledge and a huge personal responsibility in its use. No wonder they are united by a common principle - “Do no harm”. During the training, I absorbed new knowledge, and also participated in all groups and trainings. And my personal therapy also continued. It is a must-have item in the learning process. The psychologist needs to deal with their "cockroaches" in order to exclude the possibility of transferring their problems to clients.

My life has changed a lot! I worked out many of my problems, negative beliefs, fears, removed the labels and freed myself from imaginary obstacles on the way to my goal.

Now I remember that period as something unreal.

Then I regretted only one thing - the lost time. I could have asked for help earlier. Much earlier she could begin to live, and not exist. On the other hand, I am glad that "this" happened to me at all. Many people do not have the opportunity to see and realize what is happening to them. Recognize the scenario they live by. Catch the moment when unconscious patterns of behavior, trauma and painful events derail the entire composition of life.

Since 2017, she has become a certified leading transformational games. Now I have four games in my arsenal, which I play in groups and individually.

While studying, my professional activity was in the field of personnel management (selection, selection of personnel, adaptation, training, motivation). This activity for me was closer to psychology and in it I could apply the knowledge gained in training.

In 2019, I decided to open a private practice.

I got the opportunity to fully provide assistance to those who really need it. Lead clients to the desired results, while ridding them of ineffective thinking strategies, fears and limiting beliefs.

My life experiences have made me sensitive to other people's experiences. I help clients to realize and accept themselves, find integrity, live in the here and now and enjoy every moment in their lives. And I am pleased to see how people change before our eyes after the session, how their shoulders straighten, their eyes shine and a spark of life appears in their eyes.

At the moment I am engaged in energy practices and numerology. And all this helps me in my Destiny. This was my path to myself and my favorite work. And it continues. I am constantly developing, learning and setting new goals for myself. One of them is to help as many people as possible find joy, harmony and happiness with themselves and the world around them.

I hope my story will be a reference point for those who are now in a difficult life situation. If you are confused and lost faith in yourself, disappointed in people, exhausted and alone, remember that there is always a way out. You just need to take the first step. Seek help from a professional psychologist.

Once I decided to change my life! And she did it! What I sincerely wish everyone!