Counseling Psychology

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According to the National Honor Society in Psychology there is a difference between Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology. It is defined by the professional activities in which one will partake. It states "The daily activities of clinical and counseling psychologists are highly similar. They devote the bulk of their day to psychotherapy, teaching, research, and supervision (Mayne et al., 2000). But there are a few robust differences: Clinical psychologists tend to work with more seriously disturbed populations and are more likely trained in projective assessment, whereas counseling psychology graduates work with healthier, less pathological populations and conduct more career and vocational assessment "(Brems & Johnson, 1997; Fitzgerald & Osipow, 1986; Watkins, Lopez, Campbell, & Himmell, 1986). More information can be gained at the following websites. American Psychology Association Journals Society of Counseling Psychology