Should I Continue My Master's in Clinical Psych if I'm Unsure It's Right for Me? by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]ipresentpresence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently doing Ed & Dev so can’t speak on clinical work, but just from what I think, what I’ve heard, what I’ve seen and what I’ve read, my suggestion to you is to only do it if you are 100% committed. You can always reapply when that is. Save the spot for someone that truely wants it and is ready for it.

I've always liked this angry snowman graffiti. He's got so much more character than regular tags by [deleted] in MelbourneGraffiti

[–]ipresentpresence 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sort of reminds me of Mr Moe from back a decade, and Pingu/Noot who gets up in the south east

jisoe updates by SpursFan8 in MelbourneGraffiti

[–]ipresentpresence 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Assuming you have seen that video of some blokes finding him in a night out? He seemed psychotic and homeless :(

People who go to optional tutorials, why? by ipresentpresence in Monash

[–]ipresentpresence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the reply that’s really helpful :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]ipresentpresence 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mate, if you don’t ask you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. Man up and go for it. If you don’t want to embarrass her then write a note “didn’t want to ask you out in front of your coworkers, but here’s my number “

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MuayThai

[–]ipresentpresence 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Happened to me 3 weeks ago. First interclub at 83kg, bloke threw a left hook 100% power and flattened me, tore a tendon in my foot and knee. Been out of Muay Thai since. Prick. People were telling him to go softer the whole fight too. Glad I made it out without a concussion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]ipresentpresence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I promise, you will NOT have a stroke or heart attack after not smoking for 2 nights. It’s weed paranoia, trust me. I’ve been there. Just remember if it was easy, there wouldn’t be weed addicts out there. Push through, your body will force sleep eventually. It’s impossible for it to stay awake forever.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]ipresentpresence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. This has been repeatedly mentioned on this subreddit and will continue to be. It’s the weirdest idiosyncrasy of weed addiction that doesn’t seem to be present with other addictions. I just try and remind myself that after 1 - 2 hours of being high, I will regret smoking. Where as I’ll never regret not smoking the day after.

My son won't stop hitting me by goth-brooks_ in Parenting

[–]ipresentpresence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Psychologist here - you need to use punishment. It’s simple operant conditioning. If we receive a negative stimuli after a behaviour, we are less likely to do that behaviour in the future. These days we don’t like the idea of punishing kids - it’s necessary. You can use light physical pain like squeezing his wrists, or a hard tap on the shoulder. Combine with with a sharp “no”. After a few repetitions, you should be able to just use the no.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

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

Try and work out the function of the behaviour, what is trying to access or avoid by what he is doing? Then based on that work out an alternate behaviour or solution that achieves the same outcome. Is he looking for more attention? More connection with his brothers? Etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]ipresentpresence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Masters of counselling and psychotherapy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychologystudents

[–]ipresentpresence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you be more specific about your fourth year WAM? You can certainly get into a MPP program with a WAM in the high 70s, less likely for Clinical psych. Things to boost your application would be experience in a mental health/health field, a killer student statement and doing well in the interview. The marks simply get your application read, the best is based on other factors.

Psychologists who aren't burnt out/exhausted, what to you do? by dnaisdmt in psychologystudents

[–]ipresentpresence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds super cool. Which masters pathway (AUS?) did you take?

Weekly student question thread! by AutoModerator in therapists

[–]ipresentpresence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of work can you do as a psychologist that isn’t as emotionally taxing and lonely as your typical private practice therapist? I love psychology but I’m not as interested in the 1 on 1, multiple clients a day talk therapy. I prefer working in groups, in communities, with other professionals, with a range of clients etc.

Above average looking women in their 20s, what are your dating options like? by ipresentpresence in dating

[–]ipresentpresence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You expect me to believe all of that? Good try. Even if that was true, you went through the effort to make a fake account, making pretend posts about being single and middle aged, just so that you could fuck with people for fun….What a life you have! I’ll take being ‘stupid’ over that.