1. Differences between Counseling and Psychology Definitions, Approaches and Accreditations Laura M. Rodríguez López

2. Counseling vs. Psychology • The following presentation has the purpose of clearing any doubts regarding the differences between the counseling and psychology fields. • The main differences between counseling and psychology strive in the approaches that each discipline uses to help people.

3. Counseling is a trans-disciplinary and multidisciplinary profession that integrates knowledge from distinct fields like education, psychology, sociology, theology, medicine and ethics, etc. • Its main purpose is to bring help and aid to people and/or communities so they can achieve a full functional life. • It takes into consideration cultural, social, geographic, spiritual and other affecting aspects in a person’s well being. • Counseling is in demand – The 2007 Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook states that there will be more counseling jobs than graduates from college counseling programs in the future. • Money Magazine named a Licensed Professional Counselor among the top 50 jobs in the U.S. This means unprecedented opportunities for counseling students. Mental Health Counseling (MA) Counseling Education & Supervision (EdD) Marriage & Family Therapy (MA) School Counseling (MA) What is counseling?...

4. The word has a Greek origin meaning Psych-Soul and logy- Study. The study of the soul, soul that later translated into mind. • It is a social science that studies human behavior, including mental processes, from a physical, cultural and internal perspective. • Additional to behavior, psychology takes into consideration the cognitive and affective realms. • As a science, psychology at producing new knowledge and providing rational proven explanations for its theories and practices. • Traditionally, psychology has being developed and practiced from two paradigms; modern and post-modern. Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Clinical Psychology (MA) Industrial Organizational Psychology (MAIO) What is Psychology?...

5. Differences Counseling Clinical Psychology • Its an MA Program eligible for licensure at the culmination of that degree. • It has a comprehensive exam and it has a practitioner- scholar base. • It has a preventive approach to therapy and treatment. • It’s a trans-disciplinary effort of action and study were the objective is the integral comprehension of the potentialities and eco-relational systems of persons and communities with the purpose of promoting integral development. • It has a holistic approach, considering all aspects of the social being. It takes from the social sciences but differs from them in its lack of specificity. • Counselor Title. • A PsyDdocotoral program eligible for licensure if graduated from an APA approved institution and only after achieving this degree. • Its researched/practitioner based and an internship and dissertation are required. • It has a remedy intervention approach, deals with more severe cases of psychopathology. • It seeks the individual’s well being offering the patient/client with strategies that will influence behavior, emotions and situations . One of the main objectives is that the person gains the abilities to deal and resolve the conflict by him/herself. • From the cognitive-behavioral approach it integrates human thoughts and behaviors and directs its action towards the study, diagnosis and treatment of problems or mental health disorders. Main tool is the DSM-IV • Psychologist Title

6. Continued Differences Counseling Psychology PsyD vs. PhD • “Help people improve their well being. Alleviate distress, resolve crises, increase problem solving abilities and decision making.” • Uses scientific approachtaking into consideration intrapersonal, interpersonal and environmental forces. • It has a preventive approach. Its scholar-practitioner based, it applies interventions and evaluations. • Psychologist title. • Depending on the state the person may or may not be able to obtain licensure with MA, PhD or PsyD. • A PhD is a doctorate in philosophy. It is scholar based focusing on research and investigation. • A PsyD is a doctorate in psychology. It is practitioner based focusing on pragmatic knowledge and hands-on experience.

7. Questions? • For additional questions, please contact me directly at 813-463-7192 or at lrodriguez@argosy.edu • THANK YOU!