The Petite Psychologist

This month I would like to Nourish my bodaaaaay: I hope to drink lots of  yummy tea, eat a balance of food from festive plant based nommies to little bits of chocolate. I have a work do, meet up with friends and a family party so I will try to plan some decent vegan options so that I am not left out! Spread the festive cheer. Yaaas lets embrace some of that Christmassy good stuff every day: I want to spend time a bit more time with my family, friends and colleagues, but also support others who may be struggling at this time of year.  Embrace the Self Love club: I will try to be kinder towards myself especially when anxiety kicks in. I will try to remember that being social and joining in with the celebrations tends to make make others and myself happy. Make time for moving : Eeek the cold dark weather makes it feel more difficult for me to do this, buuuut I cant deny that those endorphins after exercise top every thing. I find that it shifts the stress and makes me ...

Working in mental health is incredibly rewarding and among the many professions to do this, I am trying to become a Clinical Psychologist. As a first time applicant here are some of the things which helped me prepare my Clinical Psychology doctoral application.  Get some experience under your belt While it is good to be aware of how competitive or long the process can be, try not to let this deter you. Relevant experience in a different mental health settings will help you to get a feel for whether this is the career for you. Assistant psychologist or Research assistant posts are ideal- these can be hard to come by but not impossible to find, especially if you can volunteer.  Focus Study! A decent academic grounding will show that you can cope with the doctoral demands. This will help your chances of being accepted as the universities often seek out people who secure a high a 2:1 or First class degree.  How to Apply? Get your butt to the Clearing House f...