Myth 1: Psychological counseling is chatting.
Psychological counseling is different from chatting in general. Although the main way of psychological counseling is to talk, psychological counseling uses the professional theoretical knowledge of psychology, as well as the knowledge of sociology and medicine, and has a strict and scientific theoretical system and operating procedures, so as to solve psychological problems, help people alleviate psychological crisis and promote personality development. This is completely different from chatting with friends, persuading and comforting relatives and friends, educating teachers and leading ideological and political work.
Myth 2: Anyone can be a counselor.
Just like no one can drive casually, psychological counselors have to undergo rigorous training and examination and obtain a license from the management department before they can take up their posts. According to the requirements of developed countries, a qualified wholly-owned psychological counselor should basically have a doctorate in psychology and medicine, undergo strict internship training, have certain practical experience, pass the certification qualification examination, and be able to start a business independently under the guidance of the supervisor. Due to well-known reasons, China has not yet met the requirements of developed countries, and there is a big gap. We can only lower the standard, use some talents who love psychological counseling and basically have the quality of psychological counseling, and gradually cultivate senior professionals in psychological counseling, so as to strive to be in line with international standards as soon as possible.
Myth 3: I have a good psychological quality and don't need psychological counseling.
Psychological counseling is not only to solve your psychological crisis and many psychological problems. No matter how powerful, intelligent, honest, enthusiastic and knowledgeable you are, you can't know yourself very well. You need to know yourself from others. You can't always reflect on yourself, and you can't always look at yourself as an outsider. Knowing yourself from others may give you the wrong hint. Psychological consultation is a relatively standard mirror, which can correctly understand oneself from all angles and is not deformed. Knowing yourself correctly can foster strengths and avoid weaknesses, and promote the development and success of life.