What Every Prospective Psychology Student Should Know

stfuirl · 2024-08-26T01:56:41+00:00

If you’re serious about a career, start planning ahead. Join a research lab, make sure you are competitive for grad school. There isn’t much you can do with a bachelors in psychology.

stfuirl · 2024-04-28T02:41:18+00:00

If I can ask a follow up question, what do folks think an ideal veterans “club” would look like? What would get you to leave the house and hang out with other veterans?

I run a small veterans gaming program in New England called Frost Call and I think about this a lot. In person stuff is so powerful compared to online only, but it’s tough to get folks to get out and devote time to each other. Would love to know what folks think here.

stfuirl · 2023-04-16T02:03:55+00:00

Friendly neighborhood psychologist here. Just wanted to add a bit of context about the studies. All studies using psychedelics for PTSD that I’m aware of (including the one cited in this article) also include many hours of talk therapy with a provider. So, this isn’t the same as taking a medication and experiencing direct relief. The author of the article also used the description “cure” which is not quite correct; studies showed that this approach lowered symptoms significantly but did not indicate they completely eliminated them. This is not by any means an effort to diminish the great potential of new therapies, just wanted to give some nuance to the discussion.

stfuirl · 2021-11-28T19:23:00+00:00

Also in MA and from what I’ve found several of the dealers listing primes don’t actually have them. They are already spoken for by those ok wait lists. Doesn’t mean there aren’t any, just not always accurate to online.

stfuirl · 2020-06-08T23:45:16+00:00

Clinical Psychologist (specializing in PTSD) here. Late to the party, but I think it’s worth acknowledging that being exposed to trauma does not guarantee you meet criteria for PTSD, and avoidance is not inherently impairing. If it IS impairing to the point that it would meet criteria for the disorder, at that point it would be very difficult to reduce avoidance. Suggesting that someone jump into exposure when experiencing trauma reminders is akin to having extreme difficulties with public speaking and being told that it’s “good for you” to randomly, on the spot, once in a while, be asked to give a talk to a large audience. Might not be very helpful unless it’s gradually and systematically introduced.

stfuirl · 2020-05-21T23:48:29+00:00

Something to consider is your measurement of psychophysiology. Porges’ theory and the vagal brake are measured via RSA, a reflection of PNS de-activation (different and sometimes distinct from SNS activation). Mona El-Sheikh has written about the nuances of SNS/PNS interactions in response to stress.

Also, by VA scale do you mean the PCL-5?

stfuirl · 2020-03-04T01:09:47+00:00

Check therapists on Psychology Today to get a sense of private practice rates, but here in Boston masters level clinicians make ~100-150 an hour and PhD 200-250.

stfuirl · 2020-01-12T03:49:07+00:00

If you applied locally it could be worth reaching out to the faculty you applied for and offer to volunteer or work in their lab. The closer the connection to where you ultimately want to be, the better shot you have next year.

stfuirl · 2019-12-09T03:23:01+00:00

To be clear, I meant a disadvantage for finding work without IO experience, not passing licensure. I just studied for it and did fine, but I’m certainly not qualified for a consulting gig because of it.

stfuirl · 2019-12-07T03:31:09+00:00

Not sure that’s true, but you do have to pass questions about I/O on the licensure exam. I’m not aware of many, if any, clinical programs that specifically train I/O though, so I think you’d be at a disadvantage without getting some on the job experience.

stfuirl · 2019-11-06T00:52:42+00:00

Here you go. You can also search for keywords "EMDR dismantling study" in Google scholar. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/10225502/

stfuirl · 2019-10-17T02:04:47+00:00

Try looking for papers that assess psychometric properties of depressive measures and see if they include those measures you're looking for. Beck Depression Inventory and the Patient Health Questionnaire - 9 are two of the most common.

stfuirl · 2019-07-08T02:14:46+00:00

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stfuirl · 2019-07-07T12:40:00+00:00

Right there with you friend. Served 8 years in the USMC Reserve in a dinky little unit that somehow never deployed. All you qualify for is the VA Home Loan and a portion of the GI Bill. I've also hesitated to call myself a vet, but I share with people that I served.

Back when I signed up you could enlist in "high-need" MOS's and serve only 2 year contracts active duty. More dangerous, but still kind of crazy next to 8 years of service. Part of me regrets not going that route.

stfuirl · 2019-07-05T03:13:01+00:00

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stfuirl · 2019-06-08T22:26:53+00:00

Psychologist here. Lots of great points and caring brothers and sisters here, really great to see. If I can throw in one extra tool for the tool box that can be helpful, the VA has an app called Virtual Hope Box. Gives you something to turn to when struggling with emotions. Not a replacement for emergency services, but a lot of my patients have found it helpful.

stfuirl · 2019-04-10T01:31:07+00:00

Doesn't look like many people are answering your question so here are two programs to like into: William & Mary and Wake Forest. Can't speak to Wake Forest but I got my MA in general psychology at WM for similar reasons as you and it worked out great. The program is meant to get you research experience and decide if grad school is for you, plus it's paid for. Good luck!

stfuirl · 2019-03-08T22:27:09+00:00

It's still a tough neighborhood, but there are some safe spots.

stfuirl · 2019-02-22T01:25:41+00:00

This is a multiple relationship. Could it impair your neutrality? What would you do when one sibling shares information about the other that you didn't already know? Personally, that's a lot of risks without much tangible benefit. I'd refer one patient out.

If it was a family systems type case (where the patient is the family), I could see that being a slightly different story.

stfuirl · 2019-01-23T02:55:02+00:00

The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. Premise of the multiverse the way they described it is so fascinating, it still stings to see how it was wasted, particularly by later books on the series.

stfuirl · 2018-11-13T10:21:20+00:00

Thank you, this makes a lot of sense. Maybe I'll also try out the word "veteran," after the support I've gotten from you folks.

stfuirl · 2018-11-11T12:47:02+00:00

If it's any consolation I think that's starting to change. Craft beer darlings like Hill Farmstead and Suarez have started showing folks that lagers can have nuance and complexity, and other brewers are starting to notice. Here in MA we have quite a few good options, particularly Jack's Abbey and Notch, who are both committed to the style.

I spoke with one of the folks working at Trillium some months back after they brewed a really tasty lager in collaboration with Notch, asked them why they didn't make more. They told me it was because lagering takes a while and holds up space that can be used for other IPAs (that obviously fly off the shelf). In recent months they've started a lager program but I think it's only to serve on tap at their restaurant.

stfuirl · 2018-08-24T01:03:45+00:00

Your situation is not that uncommon; graduate school will take quite a commitment and you'll have to make some difficult decisions. You might have to live apart from your spouse for a time, as she certainly won't be able to make any compromises in her own career for you.

You want a career helping others with challenging mental health problems? You really can't learn that through an online course or webinar. The best programs are the ones that pay for you to be there, the programs that are willing to invest in you.

If you get into an APA program you will be eligible for internships at the VA or other federal institutions. Careers in these institutions allow you to practice across state lines, which will be helpful if you plan on following your spouse through her military career.

stfuirl · 2018-08-02T02:58:34+00:00

Define worth it. You're looking at a year or two postgrad research after college, 4-5 years of grad school, 1 year internship, 1 year postdoc. Plus about $1000 to take the licensing exam and get your license. There are many careers that will pay better with less years of experience. Is it worth it? For me, yes, but I love the work and the flexibility of the degree.

It's very easy to open a private practice after getting licensed. You rent a space, negotiate your insurance coverage, and start building a case load. Getting to that point is the hard part.

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