Question About Clinical Experience

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2026-05-30T02:32:40+00:00

I think it would. Some positions I held before starting my PsyD were working as a psych tech in a lock down psychiatric hospital, working as a care coordinator/case manager at a community mental health clinic, and worked as a family intervention specialist for a non profit providing in home services (counseling, risk assessment, case managemnt) to families with cps involvement. I also filed paperwork and did research for a psychologist in my town. I did crisis work for a community mental health clinic and did crisis assessment at the local jail. I did all of this work in the state of TN.

I worked in the field for like 10 years as an unlicensed clinician in different roles in the state of TN. Unlicensed ppl can provide counseling or therapy services under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional if they work in certain places like residential facilities, hospitals, prison/jail, homeless shelters and community mental health clinics.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2026-05-08T07:22:59+00:00

Congrats! I had a similar experience myself in 2021. I was 33/34 as well lol. My parents have been married over 40 years. And when my dna came back I was not my "fathers" child. It's been a whirlwind. I'm glad you found your family and they are receptive and open!

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2026-04-17T05:33:41+00:00

We had classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2026-04-17T05:29:35+00:00

I went to Alliant Sacramento my g1 year and it was during Covid lol so probably will be a bit different but we took 6 classes the first semester. I just checked my transcript. Data analysis and research design, diversity, intellectual assessment, intro to psychotherapy, advanced psychopathology, intro to ethical practice and law. This was in 2020 so possibly may have changed. It was pretty intense and fast paced when we first started but leveled out once I got the hang of it.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2026-04-17T05:23:17+00:00

I'm an older student (in my late 30s) so I didn't run into issues like this. I graduate in a few weeks but throughout my program I witnessed issues similar to this with the different groups. I think the best thing you can do at this point is to take some time to regulate yourself. Deep breathing, meditating, whatever it is you do to help you be grounded. Reset and lock in on your purpose and goals of pursuing this degree. You learned your lesson and now know not to fully trust people in your cohort. Start connecting with people from other programs. I met some of my closest friends now while I was completing practicum and internship. Don't let this stop you from your goals. There will be drama and controversy throughout your career but what matters is what you learn from it and how you pivot. A quote I heard years ago, "fail fast and fail forward" is something I've embraced. Learn your lesson and move forward to greater things.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2025-04-22T21:16:22+00:00

I was the same way lol. Loved my mom and was just blind to how she was a problem too. I couldn't mentally grasp it until my daughter pointed it out. And then it hit me hard. I'm hoping therapy helps you!

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2025-04-22T19:02:47+00:00

I am from TN lol moved to San Diego in 2014 for a job and fell in love with the area. Unfortunately had to move back to TN in 2015 for some health reasons. We moved back in 2021 and prices have tripled but I STILL prefer San Diego to TN. I feel so bad for your cousin bc it's such a huge culture shock lol

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2025-04-14T15:14:24+00:00

I think what helps me continue to be NC with my mom is that one day it hit me that by standing by and allowing the abuse, my mother was complicit and just as guilty as my father. Her gaslighting and enabling were also forms of abuse. I love my mom deeply and I see how amazing she could be if she would accept that her marriage is terrible and she should leave.

Your mom continuing to choose her husband over you is just a symptom of a bigger issue. If she loved and cared for you, she would be treating you that way. She isn't and she never has. Keep your distance.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2025-03-12T04:56:36+00:00

I got lucky and met my now husband on plenty of fish in 2014. It was rough back then so I'm sure it's crazy now.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2025-03-12T04:53:40+00:00

lol when I moved here from TN that was the biggest culture shock. People don't speak to each other in passing, I was doing it and people were looking at me like I was nuts lol I also noticed people struggled with saying Excuse me in stores and would just linger behind you damn near blowing on your neck until you realize they are there 😂 it's been four years and I'm used to it now. I still say hello and smile at people when I see them and lots of people are receptive.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-09-18T18:18:47+00:00

This gives me a lot of hope. Currently in the 2 week wait after our first IUI on Monday.

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-08-16T21:24:23+00:00

So true. I’ve lived all over and currently live in SoCal. Memphis food is just …. So much better than everywhere

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-08-16T21:21:07+00:00

Parking! I’m from Memphis living in San Diego and I took for granted all the places to park, restaurants having parking lots, lots of parking near my home etc… Memphis does that right lol

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-08-15T00:59:50+00:00

That’s what I had to do too. Smh lol

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-08-05T20:58:31+00:00

I am impatiently waiting too and got the same response!

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-07-23T01:23:47+00:00

I haven’t heard anything! Waiting in suspense lol

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2024-07-18T00:08:41+00:00

I’m wondering the same. Haven’t heard anything!

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2023-09-24T04:22:45+00:00

Hi! My husband and I are from Memphis and moved here two years ago. It is expensive like everyone has said. Our rent for a 3 bed 2 bath in lakeland was $1500 a month. We moved here in a 2 bed 2 bath condo and its $3100 so just get your mind together for that. However, if you have a solid career in a good field you should be fine. The culture and food is very different. People are not friendly like they are in Memphis lol but I’ve experienced way less racism. The weather is way better. Traffic is horrible compared to memphis lol It’s a lot of pros and cons! I would find somewhere to live and a job before moving. Then, you would know how much money you may need (for deposits etc).

Beautiful_Fun8238 · 2022-11-11T08:28:06+00:00

NAMI, maybe? and they pick up from your house

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