Psychology Talks 2011_Dr Gregor PPT

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Sunday, January 30, 2011


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INTERACTIVE SEMINAR

Feel free to ask me questions at any time!Feel free to comment at any time!

Just raise your hand, no need to be shy! :)



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On becoming a clinicalpsychologist...

Set yourself apart...

Be strategic... start early

Believe in yourself...

Dont give up...Put in (a lot of!) effort... it will pay off!



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A little bit of backgroundinformation...

Born in Germany

B.A. (hons) Psychology, UCD, Dublin

MSc. Applied Psychology, University of

Ulster, Northern IrelandD.Psych.Sc, UCD, Dublin



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A little bit of backgroundinformation... Ireland

Work in public health care servicesIreland 2 yrs+

Lecture in psychology & psychotherapy

Private practiceRelocation to Vietnam



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A little bit of backgroundinformation...Vietnam

Staff training in NGOsPrivate practice

Work at international hospital

Manager of counselling services, RMIT



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A little bit of backgroundinformation...Singapore

Move to Singapore Jan 2010

Work on Masters in clinical psych.

Clinical supervision

Lecturing undergrad & postgradPrivate practice



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Why become a clinicalpsychologist...?

High demand profession

Various work optionsClinical work (Child, Adult, Specialist)

Teaching

Research

Consulting



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Stable career & good pay(?)

Intersting & exciting... no 2 clients aresame...

You can get to help people!

You can inform policy & clinical psychin Singapore (or around the world!



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New & rapidly developing/changingdiscipline

Possible to work across disciplines

Challenging & rewarding



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How to become a clinicalpsychologist...???

Academic Requirements:...you gota study hard!!

2.1 or first class honours

Any other (clinically relevant) courses?



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Research experience:

Do an honours thesis!

Chose a clinically relevant topic

Work as a research assistantPublish



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Relevant work experience:

Volunteer - start early

Paid work

Varied clients & presenting issueslong term vs. short term



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Need to have key skills:Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Friendly, warm, easy going personality

Being adaptive, culturally sensitive

Non-judgemental, open mindedIndependent work & team skills

Scientist-practitioner

Many other skills.... (e.g. PATIENCE!!!)



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Challenges of becoming aclinical psychologist...

Highly competitive (to get qualification)

Stressful training (?)/long training (?)

High caseload (public sector)

Lack of supervision (?)Need ongoing training (life long!)



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Challenges of becoming aclinical psychologist...

Multitasking

Stressful cases

Risk of burnout

Client suicideManage own psychological health



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Not a good idea to become aclinical psychologist to...

Solve your own problems!

Solve you family/friends/partners problems!!Solve everybodys problems!!!

Heal the world...

If cant manage own emotions

If cant separate work & personal life



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Options, options, options...

Masters in Clinical Psychology

Doctorate (Psy.D; D.Psych.Sc)

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

2 year, 3 year, 5 year+ programmes



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More options....?Masters by research

Ph.D. (research)(Clinical)Neuropsychology (MSc/Ph.D)

Counselling Psychology (MSc/Ph.D)

Forensic Psychology(MSc/Ph.D)

Educational Psychology

Special Education/Special NeedsSunday, January 30, 2011


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Envision your future...In Singapore, Australia....?

What area of work?

What population?

What setting?

Get experience in different areas to identifywhat you might like or rule out what you dontenjoy...



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Choosing courses & applying:

Do your research & start earlyRead up, speak to someone

Keep options open...

Prepare & get help

Dont give up... :)



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THE INTERVIEW....

Prepare, prepare, preparePractice, practice, practice

Talk to someone who went for interview

Take control

Stay calm & professional



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Some personal reflections...Anxieties about becoming a clinical psychologist...

Volunteering

Clinical training

Research

Public Sector (Child & Adult work)

Private Practice

Management & Supervision

Teaching



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Please ask me some questions....Please feel free to comment...

Thank you for your attention!

Psychology Talks 2011_Dr Gregor PPT

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