How to get experience for counseling?

Question by Becks: How to get experience for counseling?
I want to become a Marriage and Family counselor, or drug and substance abuse.
I need expierience for my grad school application, but I don’t know where to get it.
I thought about becoming a mediator, but that isn’t really available to me without paying an arm and a leg.
I have my undergrad in Criminal Justice. I love the court room, and am waiting to get a position at the local jail working with juveniles.

Best answer:

Answer by Dorothy K
Are you currently in college as an Undergraduate Student right now? If yes, talk to your Academic Advisor to see if there are any Internship Placements available that he/she knows of and if he/she could recommend one for you. An internship is a great way to gain much needed, valuable experience in the field. Or, you could apply to become a Youth Counselor at some group home. They don’t require any Higher Education/Training for Youth Counselors.

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