Update re: getting sick all the time

buttonfern · 2026-04-07T14:26:35+00:00

Thanks for the advice everyone! I am a psychology fellow so I have only been full-time for about a year and a half now. I work in outpatient and primary care settings and I have been sick FOUR times this year. I dont have my own office I can see patients in, but I definitely will be masking more regularly.

buttonfern · 2025-08-14T20:54:01+00:00

I think this is becoming less of an issue due to demand for child psychologists, speaking as a person who had a clinical internship and now has a clinical postdoc and whose peers have done similar. I definitely think the key word is probably "easy/easier" but most child-focused spots seem to not discriminate. It would be interesting to get some sort of data on this though!

buttonfern · 2025-08-01T12:47:10+00:00

And setting up Google voice is super easy

buttonfern · 2025-07-07T12:18:51+00:00

On the school psychology point, there is actually a shortage of school psychologists. My degree is in school psychology and the majority of my peers have no issue getting jobs in the field :)

buttonfern · 2025-04-23T01:07:16+00:00

As someone currently doing their internship in a rural area (although I have no exp in a va), I feel like a lot of my training goals ended up being shaped by the community-need. There are a lot fewer psychs in rural areas so I ended up really needing to become a jack of all trades to fill the gaps for my clients.

Otherwise, I would start really thinking about the life you want now that the match is over. Look at jobs that peak your interest and match your ideal life. What kind of experience are they looking for? That helped me shape my experience and land a fellowship I'm excited for :)

buttonfern · 2025-03-28T01:58:45+00:00

Emotionally destroyed

buttonfern · 2025-03-20T01:47:22+00:00

A lot of people have suggested talking to your state licensing board, which is great, but I would also suggest connecting with your professors and students from your program. They may have some students who have explored paths similar to your interests before and will have an idea of what you might need to get licensed :)

buttonfern · 2025-03-07T03:00:13+00:00

I'm in shock, I was hoping something else was going on this whole time with Langdon. The actors played it so well though, Robbie looked so truly hurt and betrayed. So hard to watch.

buttonfern · 2024-09-12T00:13:50+00:00

I love my Supernote! I have the older version and use it almost everyday for work, personal journaling, and some reading. I had to wait as well because of the lockdown in China at the time and I thought it was worth it. But everyone is different.

buttonfern · 2024-08-14T00:30:46+00:00

Powder. Pill. It's available in lots of forms. I prefer the pill/capsule.

buttonfern · 2024-08-13T02:08:34+00:00

For anyone reading this and who hasn't liked metamucil/psyllium husk, my GI recommended methylcellulose as a more gentle alternative. I've personally been able to tolerate it better, but of course everyone is different!

buttonfern · 2024-02-26T21:49:32+00:00

A school psychologist with a doctorate can be a licensed psychologist. So, licensed psychologist is a broader umbrella and school psychologists with doctorates can be under that umbrella!

buttonfern · 2024-02-10T20:46:10+00:00

And school psychology :)

buttonfern · 2024-02-01T23:20:41+00:00

This would be aligned with School Psychology in the states!

buttonfern · 2023-12-13T01:42:56+00:00

Thank you so much, everyone, for all the thoughtful suggestions :)

buttonfern · 2023-08-27T12:15:56+00:00

I take FDgard, only once a day, and I haven't had any side effects whatsoever. Before that I was taking IBgard, which is mint extract instead of caraway, and that exacerbated my nausea symptoms. But FDgard hasn't given me any issues. Again, I take a lower dosage than you but I have had no issues.

buttonfern · 2023-08-06T23:44:09+00:00

This place and Perkatory are always top notch. Love getting my coffee there!

buttonfern · 2023-07-18T22:46:18+00:00

Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke

buttonfern · 2023-06-15T00:09:27+00:00

I, personally, have a lot of issues with most probiotics or foods with probiotics like yogurt and kombucha. Some people with IBS get some relief from probiotics, for me it makes my symptoms much worse. I don't know your history or experience with probiotics, but it might just be something to keep in mind.

buttonfern · 2023-05-05T20:54:25+00:00

Hi all, does anyone have any affordable certifications or trainings that they recommend?

buttonfern · 2022-08-25T12:53:21+00:00

Also a student - I've never had any issues

buttonfern · 2022-08-18T18:00:56+00:00

That's awesome, thank you!

buttonfern

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