why Become a marriage and family therapist
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Skills needed
Active listening- Not interrupting at inappropriate times, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and giving full attention to what other people are saying.
Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of other's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking- Talking to other to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of other's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking- Talking to other to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.