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Is an Online Counseling Degree Right for Me?

Is an Online Counseling Degree Right for Me?

Think about an online counseling degree program if:

• Others would describe you as being a great listener and easy to approach.
• You have compassion and empathy for others.
• You are cognizant and mindful of the feelings and sensitivities of others.
• Those who have worked with you say that you are tactful and are able to maintain confidential information.
• You regularly read publications such as Counseling Today or Counselor Magazine.
• You like working with a diverse group of people and are comfortable in both group and one-on-one social situations.
• You enjoy being able to provide help to others.
• You are highly organized and are able to remember facts very well.
• You know that you can talk about anything and that very few subjects make you uncomfortable to hear about or discuss.
• You have volunteered at a community center or crisis hotline to help people in need.
• You enjoy reading and learning about research or new methodology surrounding counseling.
• You are able to maintain an emotional separation from your work and your personal life.

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