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The first step in becoming a licensed mental health counselor is to obtain your bachelor’s degree. Most likely your degree would be a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in psychology or a related field.  Once accepted and in school, take opportunities to join student organizations and do research. These activities can give valuable experience and allow you to meet people for future networking and professional growth. As part of the four year BA or BS program of study, you'll need to take upper-division credit hours in social sciences (psychology and sociology). Research methods and statistics can be helpful too, and may be required. Do your best to keep your GPA up. Making good grades will make it much easier to get into graduate school. Look into internships that you can do during your BA program as well. This can help you to figure out what you might like to specialize in later on or if you actually want to pursue a career as a counselor. For example, you might intern at a women’s shelter or for a crisis line. Obtaining a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS) or equivalent degree is the next step in becoming a licensed mental health counselor. Some states require that the degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Check with your state licensing board to determine what their requirements are.  Take the Graduate Record Exam. This test measures your critical thinking skills and is required in order to be admitted into graduate school. Study for it well in advance, but don’t worry if you have to take it more than once. Many people do.  Many programs have a multi-part application process. It often includes submitting essays, undergraduate records, letters of recommendation, and an interview process. Begin the process early so you have enough time to complete the process and meet all deadlines. Make the most of opportunities to participate in research and in student and national organizations in the field of mental health counseling like the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Some licensed mental health counselors go on to earn their PhD in order to make themselves more marketable and to gain more experience and knowledge. However, this is optional. You need a Master's degree to be a licensed counselor, but you do not need a PhD. Use resources like the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine if the additional years of school are worth the increase in income.

summary: Earn your bachelor’s degree. Get your master’s degree. Think about earning your doctorate.


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If you are working with very hard clay, you may need to use a food processor to really break down the clay and warm it up. Before you put the clay pieces into the food processor, first use a sharp knife or cleaver to chop the clay into the smallest pieces that you can. Once you have chopped the clay as much as you can, take the chopped pieces and put them in a food processor. If you wish, add a few drops of diluent or liquid polymer clay to the food processor as well to further help soften the clay. Then place the lid on the food processor.  You can also use a coffee grinder, but you may have to grind in several batches. Try to get a separate bowl and blade for mixing clay because unless you clean them extremely thoroughly it is not advisable to use the same ones for food and clay. Use the highest setting on your food processor to grind the clay. Grinding the clay will separate it into smaller pieces and soften it, making the clay easier to work with. Grind for one to three minutes, until the clay is soft. After the clay is soft, take it out of the food processor. You may need to use a spoon to scrape the sides and get the clay out of the nooks and crannies of the food processor. Once you get all the clay out, press the pieces together to combine them. After you have chopped the clay in the food processor, it should be soft and pliable. Knead the clay in your hands to completely blend the pieces together. It should now be soft and ready for use!

summary: Chop the clay with a knife. Place the clay and a softening agent in a food processor. Grind in ten-second spurts. Remove the clay and combine the pieces. Knead the clay in your hands.


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Although duct tape is incredibly adhesive, it is still vulnerable to tears and breaks. If your hands are bound in front of you, raise them above your head, and then bring them down quickly against your abdomen, pulling your elbows apart at the same time. Unlike zip ties, breaking duct tape in this method is unlikely to cut your wrists. Since duct tape is not quite as sturdy as rope, it can be bent and torn more easily. Use this to your advantage. You may be able to chew through it, or use your teeth to tear the tape, and then pry the tape apart. If you can’t break the tape with your teeth, try to peel it away from your skin with your teeth or mouth. This will give your more space to wriggle out of the tape. Like any other type of tape, duct tape loses nearly all of its adhesive quality when it is wet. If you are near water bottles or a natural water source (even if there’s water on the floor or in a sink of the room where you’re tied), get to the water and moisten the tape. After a period of time, the tape will loosen and you’ll be able to pull your hands or feet out. If you can lick or spit on the duct tape, even saliva from your mouth will help loosen the adhesion.
summary: Break the tape in front of you. Chew through the duct tape. Get the duct tape wet in order to loosen it.