Psychology Has Ruined Me =)

It's official, I can't watch movies, listen to music, or read books anymore without feeling the need to analyze the writers. Everything creative I've been coming across reminds me of some psychologist's view of human nature. Existentialism in particular is often portrayed in movies and music. The Dead Poets Society, the Shawshank Redemption, and Fight Club are all excellent examples of existentialism in movies. And another movie we can't forget, Clockwork Orange shows Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy at it's finest (well, technically it's worst, but you know what I mean). In Jack Kerouac's books, existentialism is all over the place.

Anyhow, I thought I had my subconscious analysis of people under control and limited to characters in movies. I try very hard to not analyze people in real life. However, yesterday at my training for PCS, I simply couldn't help myself. There I was, in a room full of psychologists and psychology students like myself. It was a nine hour long event, but I kept myself well entertained by trying to figure out which counseling theory everyone leaned towards. One of the speakers was overly concerned about our body language, and the gestures we make, convincing me that he was all for Gestalt therapy. Another went on and on about how you need to show your clients unconditional love, and never get angry with them, so she was categorized as being Rogerian. Another speaker was completely focused on behavior and had no regard for people's thoughts or feelings at all, making me wonder if she's a fan of Solution Based therapy. It was a blast, and the nine hours flew by.

Also, I've already got two clients lined up. Yay! I can't wait. The Human Resources guy at Weaver's is going to hate me for never being able to work weekends over break, but oh well. Like I've said over and over again, my education ALWAYS comes first. This job is just as educational for me, as my classed will be in the spring. Also, I might keep working weekends at PCS after the spring semester starts. Meaning they are going to hate me at the Union too.