Similar Fields.

Similar fields of study

Addiction Counseling: Addiction counseling programs prepare students to work as counselors with people who have alcohol, substance abuse, or gambling addictions. Students learn to assess problems and set up treatment plans. They learn methods for early intervention and prevention.

Art Therapy: Art therapy programs teach students how to use art to promote the physical, mental, and emotional health of patients. Students learn drawing, painting, and other forms of art. They also learn psychology and counseling techniques.

Community Services: Community services programs prepare people to connect individuals with health care and social services. Students learn to plan, manage, or implement service programs. They also learn to make referrals to services.

Human Services: Human services programs prepare people to work for organizations that serve people in need. Students learn the theories, principles, and practice of providing services. They also learn how to counsel and refer clients to related services.

Mental Health Counseling: Mental health counseling programs prepare people to help patients with personal problems, conflicts, or emotional crises. Students learn to guide patients to improved mental health. Students also learn counseling and interviewing skills. In addition, they learn observation and testing methods.

Music Therapy: Music therapy programs prepare people to encourage healing in patients through music. Students learn music theory and performance. They learn diagnosis and therapy. In addition, they learn how to counsel patients.

Physical Therapy: Physical therapy programs prepare people to work with patients who have physical pain or limitations. Students learn to promote the healthy movement of the human body. They also learn to use exercises and massage to promote healing.

Occupation Therapy: Occupational therapists (OTs) help people who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. When they get new patients, therapists read their medical charts to learn about their disabilities and develop a treatment plan.

Rehabilitation Counseling: Rehabilitation counseling programs prepare people to counsel patients with mental and physical disabilities. Students learn to develop treatment plans to help patients improve their job and coping skills. They learn patient counseling and adjustment psychology. They also learn to evaluate and test patients.

Social Work: Social work programs prepare people to counsel disadvantaged groups and individuals. Students learn about counseling methods and how to manage casework. They also learn when to make referrals to other services.

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