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My journey into clinical psychology was not straightforward, but it was incredibly rewarding. Here's why I chose this path and how I can help you do the same. I took AP Psychology in high school because my cousin had taken it and then majored in psychology in college because (your guessed it!) my cousin had as well. Not the deepest starting point for such a meaningful career. My mom was a teacher and so I had always volunteered with kids. I decided that if I were to pursue psychology in higher education, I would want to specialize in working with youth. I decided I wanted to be a "child psychopathologist." Because of this, my college advisor said that my only option was to get a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. (Of course, I now know that I could have also gotten a Psy.D. or master's!) As I was completing my clinical psychology doctoral program, I started getting specialized training in the anxiety and OCD-spectrum disorders, which would end up being my area of clinical practice as a fully grown psychologist. What I began to realize was that these were the disorders that had plagued my family for years but had gone without a name or treatment. It's like I was drawn to this work before I understood my "why." Fast forward to today, I love my career as a psychologist in private practice, specializing in the anxiety and OCD-spectrum disorders. We need so many more people working to promote mental health and well-being. That's why I am now providing training on applying for a doctorate in clinical psychology, which I'll link in comments. Yes, people who are applying for a doctorate are very smart and capable people, but there is so much to understand about the field that makes a huge difference in getting through the application process as easily as possible and ending up in the best program for one's preferences and needs. I can't wait to see many people join this amazing career field and how it will impact our nation and world's overall well-being. #PersonalStory #CareerInspiration #PsychologyCareers #PsychologyPhDApplications

Psychology related job Obviously, the best job is the one that you truly love, whether it involves providing therapy, conducting research, or solving real-world problems. Before you decide on a career, spend some time thinking about what really interests you and the type of work setting you would most likely enjoy. As of 2019, the demand for psychologists is expected to grow by 14% through the year 2026. While this is not a comprehensive list of every single psychology career out there, the following are just a few of the psychology-related jobs that have a strong projected employment outlook or are considered an up-and-coming field with opportunity for growth. Psychologists are involved in research on perception, cognition, attention, emotion, intelligence, subjective experiences, motivation, brain functioning, and personality. Psychologists' interests extend to interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience, and other areas within social psychology. They also consider the unconscious mind.[4] Research psychologists employ empirical methods to infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables. Some, but not all, clinical and counseling psychologists rely on symbolic interpretation. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

🧠 Exploring Career Opportunities in Psychology 🌐 Hello LinkedIn Members, Today, let's dive into the diverse and dynamic world of psychology career opportunities! Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student considering a career path, the field of psychology offers a wide array of fulfilling options. Here's a glimpse into various areas: 🔔 Academic Excellence 📚 👉 College Professor/Researcher: Shape young minds, conduct groundbreaking research, and contribute to the academic community. 🔔 Healing in Hospitals 🏥 👉 Clinical Psychologist: Diagnose and treat mental health disorders, offering support in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers. 🔔 Supporting Education 🎓 👉 School Psychologist: Foster student well-being, conduct assessments, and collaborate with educators in school settings. 🔔 Optimizing Workplaces 🏢: 👉 Industrial-Organizational Psychologist: Apply psychology to improve workplace dynamics, employee satisfaction, and organizational efficiency. 🔔 Unraveling Legal Complexities ⚖️ 👉 Forensic Psychologist: Contribute to legal and criminal justice settings through assessments, expert testimony, and collaboration with law enforcement. 🔔 Promoting Community Well-being 🌐: 👉 Community Psychologist: Tackle social issues and enhance community well-being through work in nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations. 🔔 Empowering in Rehabilitation 🌱 👉 Rehabilitation Psychologist: Assist individuals with disabilities in adapting to life changes, working in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, or private practice. 🔔 Nurturing Human Resources 🤝 👉 Human Resources Specialist: Apply psychological principles to enhance recruitment, training, and employee well-being in corporate settings. 🔔 Thriving in Sports and Exercise 🏋️♀️ 👉 Sports Psychologist: Boost athletic performance, manage stress, and address psychological aspects in sports, working with teams, athletes, and fitness centers. 🔔 Paving the Way in Policy 💼 👉 Policy Analyst: Contribute to mental health policies and programs, working with government agencies, think tanks, or advocacy organizations. These are just snapshots of the exciting opportunities within psychology. Whether you're passionate about research, clinical work, or making a broader societal impact, the field offers a pathway for everyone. 🔊Let's hear your thoughts! Which area of psychology resonates with you, or do you have experience in a particular niche? Share your insights, and let's spark a meaningful discussion on the diverse and rewarding careers in psychology.🎙 #Psychology #CareerOpportunities #LinkedInDiscussion #ProfessionalDevelopment #careercounseling #clinicalpsychology #counselingpsychology #sportspsychology #schoolpsychology #socialpsychology #industrialpsychology #psychologystudent #psychologyjobs #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #researchstudy #professors #jobopenings #jobalerts #linkedinlearning #jobhunt #jobhiring

Discover what you can do with a psychology degree, from the obvious (psychologist) to the not-so-obvious (coach, lawyer, or HR).

Completing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) Part 2 is a significant achievement that marks a significant milestone in your journey towards becoming a licensed psychologist. The EPPP Part 2 assesses your ability to apply psychological knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, ensuring that you are well-prepared to enter the field of psychology as a competent and ethical professional. However, passing this exam is just one step in a multifaceted process that leads to a rewarding career in psychology. So, what should you do next? Keep reading here: https://lnkd.in/g53PemAw #eppp #eppppart2 #licensureexam #psychology #psychologist #psychologists

When pursuing any career, furthering education with advanced degrees is often a vital step toward career growth and specialization. For those interested in becoming a school psychologist, explore the differences between an Education Specialist Degree and a Doctor of Psychology. #mentalhealth #gradpsychology #gradschool #psychology https://lnkd.in/gwJMyfq9

Learn the essential steps to become a psychologist, from education to specialization and career options. Explore the rewarding path to a successful psychology career. 👉 https://lnkd.in/egeDve2e #psychologist #psychologycareer

Historic day for Psychologists today. The updated professional competencies for psychology have been published by Ahpra today and come into effect on 1 December 2025. Competency 7 is such a significant shift: "Psychologists should understand the complex circumstances that influence the health and mental health of people coming from diverse groups, and how these factors impact people’s experience of healthcare and health systems." "It is the practitioner’s responsibility to understand the history and preconceptions of psychology and the impact of this on the effectiveness of psychological practice on diverse groups, to recognise their own personal background and how to interact with people who are different from the practitioner, and to exercise reflexivity and critical evaluation of their own practice." And the reflective and self care focus of Competency 3 is long overdue as well. https://lnkd.in/gMmWgbW5

In the previous post, we discussed the key considerations and pathways towards a career in psychology. Now, let's delve into some fields of psychology. 1.Counseling Psychology - is a branch of psychology that focuses on improving patient function and well-being by addressing maladjustment, crises, and distress-related issues. 2. Clinical Psychology - is concerned with assessing and treating mental illness. This specialty area provides comprehensive care and treatment for complex mental health problems, including those of individuals, couples, families, and groups. 3. Industrial/Organizational Psychology - This branch applies psychological theories and principles to organizations, focusing on understanding workplace productivity factors and issues related to the physical and mental well-being of employees. 4. Developmental Psychology - It explores the behavioral, emotional, physical, and cognitive changes that occur as people age. 5. Criminal Psychology - It studies the behaviors and thoughts of criminals. 6. Sports Psychology - This field studies how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Sports psychologists investigate how participating in sports can improve health and well-being and help athletes utilize psychology to improve their athletic performance and mental wellness. These are just a few of the many diverse fields within psychology, each with its own unique focus and areas of application. In the next post we will discuss what education and certified courses, what are career opportunities in above mentioned fileds.

On the 10th week which is our last week PPD1041 class, there was a project held which is “gotong-royong” project or known as communal work project. All of the students in this class must participate in this project. The purpose of this project was done is to allowed students known how to contribute with each other and allowed them to have teamwork. This communal work project was done on the 27th of December 2023, which is on Wednesday, around 2.00 p.m.. Before starting doing this project, all students must gather at the classroom around 1.30 p.m. to scan their attendance while lecturer give us a short brief about the project. After that, all students can go to the place that their project was held which is the counselling lab room and psychology lab room. Because there are 8 groups, 4 groups were required to clean the counselling lab room at G level while the other 4 groups were required to clean up the psychology lab room and counselling lab room at the 2nd level. Students were advice to bring some necessity items such as fabric, broom, dustbin, vacuum, rubbish bag and dipper. It is to clean up all the mess in the counselling lab room and psychology lab room. Other items such as pillow, quotes wooden wall photo, carpet, flower pot was bought from our classmates using the money that the school had set the budget given. These items were bought to make the counselling lab room and the psychology lab room become more cheerful and comfortable to use. I found out the advantages or the strength of doing this project is that there is teamwork among all students. We could see that students who came from different background can work as a team. In this situation, I could see that all of the groups can give a great commitment and listen well to their leaders’ words. The weakness from this project is that there is not enough time to clean up all the room especially the counselling lab room and the psychology lab room at the 2nd level. This is because the space of the room was too big and the time to do this project was not enough. For opportunity, I get to see that all students can get along well with each other. It shows each of the students’ potential in doing a work that is out of their comfort zone. For threat, some the room were left and not been use for a long time. So, all students need to be careful when cleaning up the room because there might be infection occur that could affect students’ health especially from the wet area or the area that had a lot of dusk. Overall, this project could show students responsibilities and credibility in handling some project.