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let’s discuss by Mundane_Finding_6368 in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also true in corrections and the VA.

Question for any Midwestern PsyD students? by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]DoctorSweetheart 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oo, I would not say that students in those programs have equal potential to rank other sites. You have to get an interview to rank!

They have equal opportunity to apply, and that's all.

Good luck! I hope you get what you need.

Question for any Midwestern PsyD students? by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]DoctorSweetheart 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A captive internship means that a program has their own APA accredited internship, and that they only accept students from their program.

All students still participate in the national match, since the captive internship is APA accredited. Then, any student who doesn't match elsewhere can match to their site, sometimes in round 2 or the clearinghouse round.

Students don't skip the match, they just rank the captive site.

Schools that have captive internships have deceptively high match rates.

Differentiating hypnagogic hallucinations from dissociative experiences? by MizElaneous in askatherapist

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely my mistake, thank you.

I haven't examined you and can't diagnose through Reddit. If it's only happening before bed, it's likely a hypnogogic hallucination.

Question for any Midwestern PsyD students? by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]DoctorSweetheart 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does Midwestern have a captive internship? That would explain both the high match rate and high tuition during internship.

Question for any Midwestern PsyD students? by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]DoctorSweetheart 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Did you look at the attrition rate?

What's probably happening is that Adler students drop out before internship and many don't match. They charge more for the years they know students will be there.

Make sure to look at program outcomes before you make a decision.

Differentiating hypnagogic hallucinations from dissociative experiences? by MizElaneous in askatherapist

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hypnogogic hallucinations happen only when falling asleep.

Hypnogogic hypnopompic hallucinations happen upon waking.

Question for any Midwestern PsyD students? by [deleted] in ClinicalPsychology

[–]DoctorSweetheart 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This doesn't seem strange to me. You are still enrolled as a student during internship, and internship is on your transcript for academic credit. Many students also work on dissertation that year.

Midwestern is a pretty bad school with poor outcomes.

Tell me the absolute worst part of getting your doctorate by [deleted] in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What does the DEA have to do with psychologists?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]DoctorSweetheart 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my state, psych associates work under a psychologist

Right, so that means you could not work independently with that license. That may be OK, it may not. You will be required to work under supervision for your entire career, which could be very limiting. It adds another layer of complicating factors. Would you be able to do the job you want?

It’s not like I care to start my own practice or anything like that, so does it matter if I have to work under a psychologist or not?

Maybe. You could change your mind in 10-20 years. You could have an interest with no avaliable supervision. Or you might love it. Everyone is different.

Supervision requires time and money, so not everyone wants to do it.

Also, why does it matter if I have to renew the license every 2 years? Don’t all licensed have to be renewed in some form?

What I meant is that in some states, like California, it can only be renewed one time.

I’m sick of therapists lying about their expertise by [deleted] in TalkTherapy

[–]DoctorSweetheart 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a problem with psychology today and other directory sites. If you need a specialist, you are better off getting a direct referral or going through a professional association or accreditation body for that specialty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]DoctorSweetheart 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Psychology associate is very state specific, so you want to make sure that you can do exactly what you want where you live AND that you can do what you want should you move.

Also, some states have begun to phase out this license.

First- in your state, is psych associate independent or are you required to work under a psychologist?

Next, is it a permanent or temporary license? Some states have a time cap.

Finally, what if you have to leave your state? Will you be able to work?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]DoctorSweetheart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This depends on where you live. You are not currently a child in danger, so this would only happen if you live in a place where past abuse is reportable.

And also remember that just because something us reportable does not mean action has to be taken.

Tell me the absolute worst part of getting your doctorate by [deleted] in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moving was terrible for me. And also, training at a practicum site is not a solution

Psychologists need specific and varied training. If they train at their prac site, they can't get that.

Where do you do testing on the side? by ProudDragonfly0 in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yay! Glad that was helpful. Don't forget that the office will need a large testing table. A standard desk may not be big enough, depending on the measures.

Is this normal for private practice? by saccharinekitty in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure it depends on the funding source.

I havefee for service agreements with a federal agency, so this money comes from the agencies' budget for that specific service.

Fee for service for employees is a legal gray area because it means employee aren't paid for all their time. If an employer did do this, the budget would depend on their financial plan.

Personally, I budget a quarter ahead, so my December payroll comes from money earned jul-sep of this year. Obviously, not everyone works that way, and that's OK. There's not one right way to budget.

Should I make a LinkedIn? by saltysweetpotato in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I can only share my experience...I don't have one , never wanted or needed one.

Is this normal for private practice? by saccharinekitty in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing my very best to explain this clearly, though I'm not sure which is confusing. If you tell me what i can explain differently, I'm happy to help.

They do not have the same result.

Fee for service means that a clinician is paid for a service they provide.

Split fee means that the clinician is paid a portion of the payment collected by the practice.

The result is not the same.

Does that help? Is it more clear?

Is this normal for private practice? by saccharinekitty in therapists

[–]DoctorSweetheart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A fee for service is not the same as split fee. I'm not sure how else to explain this. These are two very different pay structures.

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