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It's been a month of being practicing as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Here are a few of my takeaways so far: • Allow yourself a rest day. Very important, Komal Surana. • We, as psychotherapists are facilitators. We can't solve the problem or stressor but we can help in navigating it. • Read. Learn, unlearn, and relearn. • Do not take anything personally or professionally. Build on your skills. Learn from the client, by the client, and for the client. • As existential school puts, it's extremely vital to work on self and the barriers that you have to be able to be non judgemental and empathetic in the therapy setting. • Take human beings as human beings and as a system of society. LISTEN. • When you feel stuck, seek supervision from your seniors or mentors. And follow your nudge. • Unwind everyday for some time. • Patience is the key. I would be pleased to know about your insights and reflections. 🌷

🌟 Why I Became a Clinical Psychologist 🌟 I'd love to say I'm thrilled to share my first blog post on my website, but I think nervous is more accurate - it feels very strange sharing a piece of my journey online, but here goes! 🎉 In this post, I share a bit about my journey to becoming a clinical psychologist and why I’m so passionate about this field. 💬 Starting therapy is a big step, and it’s important to know the person on the other side, so here's 5 reasons to check it out  👇 1️⃣ Get to know more about my background and what inspired me to become a clinical psychologist. ✨ 2️⃣  Discover how therapy empowers and connects people. 🤝 3️⃣ Learn how working with diverse communities shaped my approach to therapy. 🌍 4️⃣ I share how I’m committed to breaking the stigma around seeking help, especially in professional spaces. 👔👩💻 5️⃣ If you've been thinking about therapy, this post might be the encouragement you need to take that first step. 💡 I hope you find it insightful, and I’d love to hear your thoughts! 💬 Read the full post here 👉 #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyJourney #FirstBlogPost #ClinicalPsychology #Empowerment

Understanding the DClinPsy application process is key to planning your year and reducing stress. It's important to know what's coming, from how to submit your application with personal statements and references, to possible tests at universities like Edinburgh or Manchester. This preparation helps you tackle each step confidently. Knowing about different interview styles and what each university expects can also make a big difference. Start your path to becoming a clinical psychologist with confidence. Join our mailing list for helpful tips and support tailored for aspiring clinical psychologists like you. Visit aspiringclinicalpsych.com and let us support you as you prepare for the DClinPsy application season ahead. #DClinPsy #ClinicalPsychology #AspiringClinicalPsych #AspiringClinicalPsychologist #Career #Development #Support

Understanding the DClinPsy application process is key to planning your year and reducing stress. It's important to know what's coming, from how to submit your application with personal statements and references, to possible tests at universities like Edinburgh or Manchester. This preparation helps you tackle each step confidently. Knowing about different interview styles and what each university expects can also make a big difference. Start your path to becoming a clinical psychologist with confidence. Join our mailing list for helpful tips and support tailored for aspiring clinical psychologists like you. Visit aspiringclinicalpsych.com and let us support you as you prepare for the DClinPsy application season ahead. #DClinPsy #ClinicalPsychology #AspiringClinicalPsych #AspiringClinicalPsychologist #Career #Development #Support

In Attuned: A Psychologist's Reflections, I share my experiences as a clinical psychologist successfully helping my clients with a wide range of disorders ranging from relationship issues, body image struggle, to trauma, loneliness, drug and alcohol addiction, social media addiction, cultural and multicultural adjustment, and more. Examples of individual therapy and couples therapy are presented with vividness and empathy. The book opens with a short account of my experience as a clinical psychologist in a major metropolitan hospital setting, follows my transition into private practice, and shows the professional working life of a clinician by highlighting the stories of nine of my most riveting and evocative client cases. Tragic at some moments, humorous at others, the stories have the narrative flow of compelling popular fiction, but also contain comments and insights of deep relevance to the life of every reader. The book concludes with my reflections about my career, the therapeutic profession today, and the unique new challenges we all face in a contemporary environment in which we are immersed in social media, political hyperpolarization, and unprecedented, radically accelerated, social change. Attuned will help familiarize readers with the therapeutic experience, and help them decide whether and what kind of therapeutic support (or career) is the proper choice for them. Those interested as well in the human mind and heart, and in the stories of people facing significant personal challenges and overcoming them, will find Attuned a fascinating reading experience.

Understanding the DClinPsy application process is key to planning your year and reducing stress. It's important to know what's coming, from how to submit your application with personal statements and references, to possible tests at universities like Edinburgh or Manchester. This preparation helps you tackle each step confidently. Knowing about different interview styles and what each university expects can also make a big difference. Start your path to becoming a clinical psychologist with confidence. Join our mailing list for helpful tips and support tailored for aspiring clinical psychologists like you. Visit aspiringclinicalpsych.com and let us support you as you prepare for the DClinPsy application season ahead. #DClinPsy #ClinicalPsychology #AspiringClinicalPsych #AspiringClinicalPsychologist #Career #Development #Support

In the third part of our Paediatric Psychology Q&A Dr McDarby answers your questions on how he got into the role and what inspires him! Look out for the final part on career advice tomorrow!

https://lnkd.in/dA7_bxZU The awareness interview hosted by Sayyada Reza shared on the ICAN YouTube channel featuring Muhadasa Fatima, an MPhil Clinical Psychologist, emphasizes the crucial role psychologists play in promoting children's well-being and mental health. The discussion delves into how psychologists assess and address the unique psychological needs of children, providing therapy, guidance, and support tailored to their developmental stages. Practical examples showcase how psychologists contribute to enhancing children's emotional resilience, social skills, and overall mental wellness. The interview underscores the importance of early intervention, destigmatizing mental health issues in children, and advocating for holistic approaches that consider their psychological, emotional, and social dimensions. Viewers gain insights into the significant impact psychologists have in nurturing healthy childhood development and fostering a community that prioritizes children's mental health support and awareness. #ChildPsychology #MentalWellness #EarlyIntervention #PsychologistRole #ChildrensMentalHealth

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New online-first in the journal Canadian Psychology: 'Becoming a culturally responsive and socially just clinical supervisor' - Spowart, J. K. P., & Robertson, S. E. "Clinical supervisors are responsible for attending to and addressing issues of culture, diversity and advocacy so that they may better prepare new mental health practitioners to support populations from diverse backgrounds. Little is known about the training experiences and needs of clinical supervisors as they learn to carry out this important work. The present study addresses this gap in the literature by highlighting the experiences of supervisors-in-training and provides tangible education and training recommendations to help ensure more culturally responsive and socially just clinical supervision practices." https://lnkd.in/e3ZxRpX7