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A few careers paths for people with a doctorate in psychology

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Image source: verywellmind.com John Denboer PhD has always believed that one of the best reasons why people should consider going after a doctorate in psychology is the variety of options available when it comes to one’s career, with most of these options high-paying. Here are a few of these options, as shared by John Denboer PhD . Psychiatrist There are two truths about being a psychiatrist in the United States. First is that it is a very lucrative profession. Second, the demand for psychiatrists has always been high. The average salary of a psychiatrist lies upwards of a $215,000 a year. In order to get there though, one needs a medical degree. Industrial/Organizational Psychologist Image source: verywellmind.com John Denboer PhD mentions that for industrial and organizational psychologists, one may need a master’s degree in psychology. However, the chances of being hired by a good company increase if one has a doctorate. Work is almost always done in a corpo...
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What are the career options available for PhD in Psychology graduates?

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Retired psychologist John Denboer PhD talks about the many benefits of pursuing a doctorate in psychology. In this blog post, he explains the career options for those who chose to pursue a PhD in Psychology instead of a PsyD. Here are some of the jobs these graduates can have once they have completed their studies. Image source: Psychologytoday.com  Image source: Verywellmind.com Teacher or academic researcher : John Denboer PhD says that compared to a PsyD, those who are pursuing a PhD will have more opportunities to focus on research while they are working on their degree. With more research-related coursework, they will be exposed to multidisciplinary approaches and techniques that will help them gain more knowledge about their field. Along with clinical experience, this will allow them to gather material that they can use as they discover new information in psychology. Being exposed to the academic side of psychology might enable them to be good teachers who are wil...
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Helping aggressive children become well-adjusted teens

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What makes the situation of so many of the at-risk youths of the country sadder is that it could have been prevented. Things could have been done earlier on in life that could have changed the course of their lives, although nobody is saying nothing can be done about these troubled teens. John Denboer PhD . Image source: sheknows.com A lot of today’s at-risk youths have resorted to violence as their only outlet or their only avenue in solving problems. Psychologists and other mental health professionals mention that this aggressive behavior can manifest itself quite early in a child’s life. Fortunately, there are a few ways to handle aggressive children so they may outgrow it as they enter their teenage years. John Denboer PhD . Parents should show patience and restraint. Children are sponges. When parents show aggressive behavior during instances of misbehavior, children pick that up. Without even knowing it, children who are hit learn how to hit as well. Childr...
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