Conflict Analysis And Trauma Studies: A Personal Statement

There is something very surreal with hearing a person go from about six subjects in under thirty seconds without them realizing what they are doing. This is an experience that I had four years ago with someone close to me. They were starting to talk nonsense to me, my family, and others around them. After a couple of confusing weeks, we were told they most likely suffered from bipolar disorder. I’ve always had some interest in mental disorders but this experience is what really brought me to them. I googled for hours about bipolar disorder and many other disorders and from there grew a passion for helping those who suffer from a mental disorder. I think there is something truly amazing about having someone who may feel there is no way they can live a normal life but you are the person who helps make that happen for them. I have spent half of my high school and college career looking into all sorts of disorders, what causes them, and how many are helped. I believe with my passion for helping sufferers of mental disorders, having a bachelor of science in Psychology and a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies will make me a great applicant for counseling. Some other traits that I have that complement well is I am empathetic, I am a good listener, and I am very open-minded. I have worked in two jobs that were

By learning about many disorders in a controlled environment was very educational and beneficial to what I would like to do in my career. I am a very people-oriented person and like to spend my free time with friends and family. A very humbling thing to hear from friends is how much they trust me and how easily they can talk to me about their problems because I truly listen to them instead of waiting for my turn to talk. This is very comforting to hear as that is a very important trait to have as a