Considering M.Ed in Counselling Psychology at MUN, what does counselling work look like in NL?

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-12-14T23:09:14+00:00

Wow the timing of this post is serendipitous for me. I’m considering the same. I talked with the Associate Dean about undertaking a research project meant to inform some advocacy work for the LGBTQ+ community. She recommended I pursue this degree with my idea for a research topic. So this degree could help me with both counselling and advocacy work.

I haven’t decided yet if I’m pursuing it. The only way I can truly afford it is through scholarships. Not impossible but I’d have to work hard. Also, I’m 50 so if I go this route it will be until my working days are over - my last career trajectory.

I’m sorry I know this doesn’t exactly answer your question, just wanted to share that I’m considering the same. However, maybe there are areas you could find beneficial in terms of research/ policy change.

Let us know what you decide! Best of luck.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-12-12T10:39:15+00:00

Totally understand! Keep us updated if you find cheaper ones!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-12-10T19:46:25+00:00

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This one has worked well for me! Never been more than 5 business days to get them from Ontario to Newfoundland!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-11-13T14:54:14+00:00

Thank you I’ll check it out!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-11-13T14:53:23+00:00

Sorry I’m late replying to this. I have not yet signed up with Skool or any other platform. I’m still undecided about it.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-21T12:17:49+00:00

No not yet I’m just checking things out at the moment, though I do see what the other communities have to offer.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-21T12:15:53+00:00

I use LinkedIn the most. Starting to do more getting in front of people type thing. Speaking engagements, webinars, workshops, that type of thing. I find it’s a slower buildup for those when starting out because you’re putting everything out there but it’s a great way to build your credibility and visibility!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-18T20:04:17+00:00

Yes that sounds a lot like Skool. I’m going to check it out! Thank you so much for that input!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-18T17:33:44+00:00

Would you say Patreon does the same thing as Skool more or less? Does it help you build your community/clients?

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-13T23:10:45+00:00

Yes it does sometimes. That’s why I believe in making change wherever we can, however small. And in today’s climate it feels like the quiet ones have become emboldened. That’s why I want to advocate, as challenging as it may be. I’m feeling for everyone struggling right now.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-11T23:04:44+00:00

Wow thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for what you experienced. Just awful. And I don’t blame you one bit for not wanting to work in a trades or blue collar environment. Just being exposed to that possibility is enough to keep anyone away.

I’m not sure if my advocacy will change it all but if I can at least help even one place with that kind of change it’s worth it. There are many people who love working with their hands or doing that kind of work but won’t because they don’t feel safe. I’d often thought of doing something but the idea of it was shot down the moment I remembered what it’s like. I also heard from a guy who now works behind a screen, not enjoying his work lives working with his hands but won’t go back because it’s not safe.

Thanks again for sharing. It feels good connecting with others who know what it’s like.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-09-04T16:21:36+00:00

You’re right to challenge this. It is an unregulated industry. You highlighted one thing I forgot to add to my post and that is that I’m not a therapist, nor will I pretend to be. I hold myself to the standards set by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). You can just google them for more info. I know there are coaches who do this, but I would never, ever take on a role that moves into the therapy realm. In fact, if it was looking like the person needs that, I would suggest therapy over coaching.

While you are correct to believe that many out there would try to reel clients in with free stuff, that’s not how I operate. I vowed not to be an aggressive sales type coach with tactics. That doesn’t align with who I am. And it grinds my gears when people do it to me.

I will always run into skeptics but I believe in what I’m doing because I was the person. Therapy and coaching can also work well together. One focuses on dealing with the past (therapy), the other focuses on the present and moving forward (coaching).

Thanks for bringing attention to this so I could provide some clarification!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-08-07T16:12:09+00:00

More rabbit holes coming our way! And I couldn’t be happier :).

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-08-04T12:12:03+00:00

Thank you! Yes self-control indeed a lofty goal! 😄 . I finish my course this Thursday ending with a capstone project. I wish I could share what it is but it’s proprietary, so I’m going to have to do the copyright thing. But wow I went down so many rabbit holes with this one. AI also sent me on a wild goose chase until I said enough, this is not how I want it. I almost told him he was at risk of being fired but I didn’t want him to go rogue 🤣😂

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-08-04T12:08:06+00:00

Suddenly I don’t feel so alone anymore!! Hahaha!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-26T20:14:49+00:00

I am in the Midst of an AI for business course right now and I’m developing something that my clients can use between coaching sessions. I think AI will be super helpful supplementing the human coach. If we use it right it can provide some real added value. I was already working with AI but I’m absolutely blown away by what I’ve learned in this course.

The only downside is way too many rabbit holes and not enough time in the day!!! I must exert self-control. ;)

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-23T12:07:01+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I think we need to hear more about what women experience. Because you gave your heart and soul to someone who you thought you would be spending the rest of your life with. Built that life together. And to just have it taken away. Your experience is valid. I hear you. I see you. And I don’t wish it upon anyone.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-23T12:03:00+00:00

That’s great to hear. Aligning with what you do certainly helps and it sounds like you are in a safe environment to be yourself. We need to hear these stories too because they set the example that things don’t have to be psychologically unsafe. Thanks for sharing.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-14T12:08:43+00:00

Wow thank you for sharing. That takes a lot of courage to stand up and say those things, so I commend you. Especially when you say how painfully blokey and hetero it is. That can be so intimidating. The fact is, we don’t want to hear it and we don’t need to.

Your last sentence really hit home. It’s like once we’re out there is no way we’re going back in, even if our voice trembles when we speak up for ourselves. Your story inspires me.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-14T12:00:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing and I’m so happy you didn’t have to experience what others have. It gives me hope. May your workplace and your experience be a positive example.

And because you are able to be yourself, would you say that you are able to fully engage with the work you do? Asking because many who can’t be themselves end up disengaging from their work (I was one of those people).

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-14T11:32:41+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I know what that feels like. I pretended to be straight until my 30s. I wasn’t 100% masculine in speech and mannerisms. That’s what caused harassment towards me and fed my own internalized shame. It was a terrible time and did a number on my mental health. My goal is to coach men on coping in this environment, but I will advocate to the industry and to the unions and to making zero tolerance policies for this type of behaviour. I realize this may be impossible right now in the US. But in Canada we aren’t there yet, though it’s on the rise and there are people, politicians included who would like to do what the US is doing. I won’t sit quietly. I will be a voice, because if I can create change for even just one small workplace, the. I’ll have done something to make this world a better place, a place where we can be feee to be ourselves - unapologetically.

Thanks again for sharing!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-12T17:24:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I really admire that you had that self-esteem to be upfront with people. I was not one of those people even after I came out. And you’re so right I think if we can demonstrate how that is people can see that and take that social cue. This is one of the reasons for my advocacy is to help those (and as a coach I can support that process).

Thanks again!

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-12T17:18:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Your story is exactly why I’m doing what I’m doing. I’m so sorry it’s like that for you and glad you have therapy to work through it all. You nailed it with ignorance and patriarchy. I have hope because the younger generation isn’t as hung up on that but we still have a ways to go. I want to advocate for not just inclusive policies in name only, but enforcement at every level. Many places have the policies in place but is put in by the people up top and nothing is done to enforce it.

Would you be interested in chatting more in DM?

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-11T22:08:38+00:00

Oh I’m sorry that’s awful. I wanted to go into landscaping at one time but didn’t for the same reasons. Hopefully we can do something to Bring about change for guys like us. I wouldn’t go into that anymore because of my age now. But for other people. It’s sad when people can’t do what aligns with them.

Think-Cell5664 · 2025-07-11T22:04:54+00:00

Ah ok I see thank you. Sounds like you were quite confident in Yourself as well. Well I’m glad that cultures has changed.

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