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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 67: Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. People listen to the podcast from all over the world. Today we are joined by Khaled Yousef who lives in the UEA. We learn about Islamic Psychology and mental Health in the Middle East. I’d love your thoughts! I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome and intro (01:34): A forgetful moment! (02:32): intro to today’s guest: Khaled Yousef (03:52): How we met…. (05:50): Khaled’s background (07:16): A U.K. university….. but abroad! (09:01): The importance of GBR by BPS (13:18): Mental health and self-awareness (14:49): Mental health in the middle east (17:09): It’s catching up with the west but it’s not there yet (19:01): Being a Muslim and an aspiring psychologist (19:58): What is Islamic Psychology? (23:34): Self disclosure in mental health and psychology (25:53): Being authentic (26:53): Relevant experience in the middle east (29:45): Honorary work in psychology (32:48): Khaled’s tips for reducing burnout (34:55): Thanks to Khaled (35:08): Summary, Compassionate Q&A Dates and Close Links:  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #islamicpsychology #muslim #mentalhealthmiddleeast #middleeastmentalhealth...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 66: Why have so many people applied to the clearing house for DClinPsy? Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. People have been contacting me amazed by the stats they’re receiving from universities about the sheer volume of applications some, maybe all courses have had this year. But why? And how does this compare to previous years? I’d love your thoughts! I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome and intro (01:35): A week of highs and lows for applicants (02:31): The lasting nature of podcasts and youtube (03:38): The volume of applicants for 2023 intake (04:34): Previous years stats 2019, 2020 (05:41): 2021 (07:22): Resources which could help right now (08:19): 2022 intake stats & spike in 2023 intake (09:32): Some reasons why (10:39): More reasons why 11:00: Summary and close – share your ideas! Links:  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #interview #clearinghouse #psychologyinterview #nhsinterview #2023psychology

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 65: How to learn and revise better for Psychology Exams and Interviews Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. What if I told you that it’s highly likely that the ways you have been preparing for exams and interviews throughout your academic and work history to date is probably all wrong?! That’s exactly what this week’s episode is all about! What doesn’t work as well as you think it might and how to nail it with more effective and efficient methods! I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome (01:23): Who is listening (02:28): Context for this episode on revision and preparing for exams and interviews (03:30): The compassionate Q&A sessions (05:45): The first thing which doesn’t work well for revision and learning (07:04):The second thing that doesn’t work…… (08:11): The third thing which doesn’t work…. (09:13): Top tip for a gadget to help with notes (12:35):Like, comment and engage & what actually works??? (13:42): How much can it help really? Well, between 10 – 60%!! (15:48): Thanks to Ali Abdaal & Tip 2! (18:22): Tip number 3 (19:24): Why does this work anyway? (20:25): How to make it work in psychology (21:15): Summary, compassionate Q&A dates & close Links:  Make it Stick book by Peter C Brown: https://amzn.to/3kOr8FG  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 64: Preparing for interview success as a psychologist. Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It’s that time of year again where everyone is focused on interviews. How to cope? How to prepare? How to nail it! Here’s my advice. I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome and Intro to this time of year (01:49): Reserve interviews can come down to the wire (02:43): Tell the universe you want it! (03:34): I was told no….. (04:41): A whole course was cancelled (05:37): The butterfly effect (06:36): Not yet has to be okay (08:42): Also check out Episode 10 of The Aspiring psychologist podcast (09:42): The membership can help with that….. (10:33): The free compassionate Q&A sessions (11:50): Breaking down the advice into sections for today (13:58): Using supervision (14:51): Clinical Issues (15:56): Research (16:49): Your Achilles heel(s) (17:54): Leadership (21:06): Please subscribe on YouTube and like a few videos! Social Graces (22:09): Mock interviews (23:17): Hope (25:14): Summary and close Links:  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #interview #clearinghouse #psychologyinterview #nhsinterview #HCPC

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 63: An Aspiring Psychologist Interviews Dr Marianne Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. This episode is going to be a little different because rather than posing the questions I’ll be answering them! I am joined by my guest and interviewer, Ben Munro. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome and intro 02:23: Hi to Ben 03:18: Ben’s background 04:51: Ben’s goals 07:00: Ben’s 1st question to Marianne! 11:47: Ben’s 2nd question 13:35: Ben’s 3rd question 17:30: Ben’s 4th question 20:11: Ben’s 5th question 23:01: Ben’s 6th question 28:02: Ben’s 7th question 29:45: Ben’s 8th question 33:02: An apology to Ben! 34:08: Summary & Close Links:  Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-munro-731637244/  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineeforensicpsychologist #traineepsychologist #psychologystudent #psychologyALevel #psychologyGCSE #sixthformcollege #aspiringpsychologists

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 62: Forensic Psychology, ADHD & Dyslexia with Amy Jayne Needham Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. I am joined by my guest, Amy Jayne Needham. We take a look at training as a forensic psychologist. We also explore Amy’s own journey with ADHD and dyslexia… and rodents! We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: 00:28: Welcome and intro 01:56: Amy’s background 03:12: What is forensic psychology? 04:53: The overlap between forensic and clinical 07:07: Forensic Training 08:09: Registering with the HCPC 11:26: Work to do until qualifying 12:20: Applying for qualified roles 13:31: The pay increase! 14:10: The timing for applications 17:57: The structure of training 18:18: Amy & ADHD 19:39: Females & ADHD 20:47: ADHD & Dyslexia 24:07: ADHD medication 28:18: the thoughts have slowed down 29:09: Marianne and ADHD traits! 30:01: Ways to curb impulsivity and distractibility 31:57: Distractibility and attention span in work 33:00: the importance of biscuits 34:31: openness about neurodiversity 37:33: ADHD when bored 38:01: How to explore diagnosis 41:41: Connecting with Amy 41:53: Summary, connecting with Marianne and leaving reviews Links:  Connect with Amy https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jayne-n-a1483b7b/  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 61: Training abroad and reducing perfectionism with Michaela Thomas Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. There are a variety of different routes to working as a qualified psychologist in the U.K. Some of those include doing your formal training in a different country. Our guest, Michaela Thomas explains her journey as a Clinical Psychologist having grown up and trained in Sweden. Perfectionism is also rife in psychology and Michaela compassionately guides us through how to navigate this. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: 00:28: Welcome and reasons people may have doctorates…. Or not! 01:51: How Michaela and Marianne met 02:52: What is an actual psychologist? 04:25: Michaela’s Swedish training and background 09:13: Moving to the U.K. 13:12: professional registration in the U.K. 14:42: Why was the U.K. an appeal? 16:51: How perfectionism can show up in psychology 21:04: Perfectionism sounds great but it’s flirting with burnout 25:36: Things which help perfectionism to ease 27:35: The learning curves we find ourselves in 29:54: Reducing the self-pressure 30:58: Perfectionism in relationships 34:25: Continuing your learning on perfectionism with Michaela’s podcast 35:51: Top tip for reducing burnout in psychology 37:38: Connecting with Michaela 39:42: Summary and connecting with Marianne and leaving a testimonial audio testimonial Links: Connect with Michaela and download her free calm the overwhelm resource: www.Thomasconnection.co.UK/calm Check out her book the lasting connection here: https://amzn.to/3X81g4J https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-thomas/ Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8 Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Come and discuss this episode in the free Facebook...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 60: So what if you do actually quit psychology? With Fiona Maguire Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Professional psychology is not an easy career to pursue and sometimes people decide that it’s not for them. This can happen for a variety of reasons and this is just one story but it’s important to understand that NOT being a professional psychologist can also make you very happy too. This is a guest episode with Fiona Maguire. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome and intro 02:13: Meeting on LinkedIn! 01:55: Fiona’s background and using intuition. 04:23: The inside out perspective and perception 05:21: Meta cognition and thought fusion 06:42: Being present 08:00: How to listen better 10:14: Fiona’s psychology background and assistant psychologist work 11:55: The path to burnout 15:01: The impact of the work we do 16:31: fighting the systems our clients are in 21:04: Stepping away from psychology and finding a new path 23:38: What if you’re starting to think maybe this psychology career isn’t for you? 25:34: Being fulfilled and happy outside of psychology 27:54: Connecting with Fiona 29:06: Summary, connecting with Marianne and close Links:  Connecting with Fiona: www.FionaMaguire.com  Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamaguire/  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 59: What to do when you’ve applied for training places Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. That tricky bit between submitting an application for training and finding out the next stages and whether you’ve been successful can feel pretty tricky. So, what can you do? Here’s my advice! I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome and intro (01:40): What happens in psychology in January! (02:57): Key Dates over the next few months (05:12): Interview Dates (06:23): Compassionate Q&A session dates (07:31): Are you lucky if you get offered training places? (09:21): So what do you do now??? (10:16): Useful Tip 1 (11:13): Useful Tip 2 (14:29): Useful Tip 3 (15:43): Useful Tip 4 (17:32): Exclusive coupon code for aspiring psychologist tests (18:42): Useful Tip 5 (19:39): Summary & Close Links:  SHL deductive reasoning tests: https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/  SHL situational judgment tests: https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/example-questions/situational-judgement/  Assessment Day – exclusive discount code for my audience 30% off with code ASPIREPSYCH https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 58: How to write clinical notes Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Clinical notes have to be kept in clinical practice but what are they and why do they matter? How do we write and record them? Let me explain! Hope you find it a useful listen. I’d love any feedback you might have! The Highlights: (00:28): Welcome (01:35): What are clinical notes? (02:37): Timeliness (03:45): Finding the best way for you to do it (05:43): Redacting fun! (06:27): Clinical Responsibility (07:31): Supervisor and employer requirements (08:36): Details required by services and teams (09:40): Show your workings! (11:03): What to include (13:05): Risk (13:56): Modern ways to note take! (14:47): The Remarkable 2 device & $40 off if you fancy it! (18:38): Developing your own style (19:45): The Aspiring Psychologist Membership 21:00: Thanks, and Close Links:  Get $40 off a remarkable tablet here: remarkable.com/referral/4LJU-DJD8  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent  To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags:  #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #staffteam #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #clinicalnotes #clinicalrecordkeeping

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 57: The little known way to become a qualified psychologist Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. One of the things I have most enjoyed about the podcast so far is being able to introduce you to ways to gain experiences and qualifications which you may not have heard of or considered before. I am excited to do exactly that today and I am joined by my guest Anagha Sharma. We hope you find it useful. The Highlights: 00:28: Welcome and intro 01:27: How we met 02:09: Anagha’s current role 03:34: There’s still a thesis! 04:41: The funding 07:47: The cohort situation 09:01: Benefits of the dual qualification 10:52: A ‘typical’ placement 13:06: Anagha’s background pre-training 15:48: The competitive ethos 16:21: The timeline for applications & the course 19:11: working with clients who challenge us 20:11: Anagha’s culture and those we serve 21:46: Working with diverse populations 24:09: Anagha’s tips for reducing burnout 27:23: It’s supposed to be enjoyable at least some of the time! 28:50: Imposter syndrome 29:56: The privilege of helping others 31:39: Summary, contact and close Links: • Connect with Anagha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaghasharma/  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #staffteam #mdt #forensicpsychologist #forensicpsychology #culture #diversity #ethnicity #qualifiedpsychologist

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 56: This time next year Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. A New Year seems like an important time to reflect on what has gone before for you but also what you’d like to be experiencing by this time next year. That’s exactly the topic of today’s episode. I hope you find it useful. The Highlights: (00:29): Welcome & Happy New Year! Reflections on where you’re at (02:28): Where would you like to be by this time next year? A top tip! (05:24): Being in the right headspace and being hopeful (06:33): The benefits of the aspiring psychologist membership (08:28): The podcast has now turned one year old (11:30): The practice of New Year’s Resolutions (12:41): Choosing to build habits – not having to (14:36): How to get specific and reduce overwhelm and failure (15:34): Make your special requests for podcast episodes and a change to my business Facebook page (16:42): Summary and Close Links: • Write a free letter to your future self here: https://www.futureme.org/  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #staffteam #mdt #newyearsresolution #2023 #newyearsresolutions #freshstart #careerplanning #aspirations #manifesting #futureme

Gender and diversity issues are very important but sometimes we might not be quite sure how to talk to people in a way which helps them feel included, heard and understood. Today I am joined by G Sabini-Roberts, a speaker and activist in issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. She offers us her top tips for how we can strive to do it well enough. G and I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: 00:28: Welcome & exclusive competition! 02:50: Intro to today’s topic and our guest 04:09: becoming an expert and spokesperson for LGBTQ issues 05:42: reducing barriers for people around gender 07:00: The importance of pronouns 09:00: Gender privilege 10:45: Marianne’s first learning point 11:19: The importance of prefixes and titles 12:11: A high profile battle for what’s right 15:25: The importance of not just complying 16:04: The NHS and titles and systems 18:42: People’s names matter! 20:07: Expanding the language we use in services 23:16: Patient choice and preference matters 24:00: Including trans people in services 26:05: The Happy Families Progress Edition Playing games with service users for engagement 30:12: How we define families 32:40: The importance of staying curious 32:22: G’s last learning point 34:48: An exclusive competition! 36:00: Thanks & Close Links:  Connect with G Sabini-Roberts: https://gsabiniroberts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rainbowfamilycircus/  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #gender #diveristy #inclusion #LGBTQ #transgender #gsabiniroberts #neurodiversity #modernmentalhealth #mentalhealthservices #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified...

Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm for the podcast – this episode signifies our 1-year anniversary! So, it must be Christmas time again! What is it like to work in mental health at Christmas time? Here are the highs and lows! I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: (00:29): Welcome and thanks for the last year! (01:23): Technology fail! (02:33): Different reasons for working at Christmas. (03:24): Christmas can be triggering for some (04:17): Time off matters (05:26): What does Christmas mean to you, your clients and colleagues? (06:19): Practical steps to help the festive period run smoothly for your clients (07:25): Increased pressures at Christmas 2022 (10:30): Support for isolated people at Christmas (11:35): Practical steps for working in winter (13:33): Thanks and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #traineepwp #christmas #mentalhealthatchristmas #staffteam #mdt

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 53: How to be the ‘perfect’ aspiring psychologist with Meg Salter Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. How can you be the best aspiring psychologist and get to the finish line quicker and by a certain age? This is something I am asked often and so I thought it would be helpful to have this discussion with someone who got in touch to ask it. I am joined by Meg Salter, a trainee PWP This episode is the result. We navigate mental ill health and compassion. Meg and I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: • (00:28): Welcome • (01:19): Meg’s background • (02:34): What is a PWP anyway? • (05:22): The financing involved with being a trainee PWP • (06:43): When life deviates from course and getting there when you’re ready • (09:06): The pressure to achieve and keep on striving as an aspiring psychologist • (10:23): Treating aspiring psychologists as unique and special • (11:47): Self reflections on not being well enough to work • (12:44): Perfectionism in action • (14:50): People in mental health get it • (15:41): Learning from our experiences • (17:38): The difference which might have made the difference • (19:33): Reducing the chance of burnout • (20:30): Impulsive job applying! • (21:40): It all sounds familiar - Marianne teetering on overwhelm • (24:23): Our window of tolerance • (25:04): The pressures of a ‘gappy CV!’ • (27:14): The podcast as a method for spreading wise compassion • (29:33): The danger of ‘shoulds’ • (32:03): reflecting on your lived experiences • (33:19): summary and thanks • (34:58): Avalon Links: Meg Salter is on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-salter/  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 52: How to get an assistant psychologist post in 2023 – Contextual admissions, with Dr Alistair Teager and Anna Lee Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. How to get an assistant psychologist post is one of the most common questions I am asked. I am so excited about this very modern way that one trust are going about recruiting their assistant psychologists and wanted to share it with you. In this episode I am joined by Dr Alistair Teager and Anna Lee. I hope you find the episode useful. The Highlights: • (00:28): Welcome and intro to the episode • (01:49): Intro to my guests • (02:45): Anna’s background • (05:08): Anna’s day to day duties • (06:09): Dr Alistair’s background • (10:18): The wonderful diversity of this career • (11:34): Traditional Assistant Psychologist recruitment processes • (12:30): Moving towards contextual applications • (12:59): Health Education England’s initiative • (14:01): More information on the Salford applications process • (15:43): How long does change take in the NHS? • (17:31): What’s it like to see a job like this advertised? • (20:00): Reflecting on Anna’s application • (20:29): The importance of self-reflection in this career • (21:08): The application process by itself is still useful • (22:03): A cringe worthy story from Marianne • (23:30): Each job advert should be different and bespoke • (27:23): Adding humanity, reducing ambiguity and reducing anxiety. • (30:57): Aiming for long-term employees • (34:45): The actual interview process • (39:35): Recruitment from the hiring manager’s perspective • (43:23): Top tips for any other recruiters wanting to include more contextual admissions • (47:54): How to contact Alistair • (49:11): Summary and close Links: Dr Alistair Teager is on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajteager Dr Alistair’s email address: Alistair.Teager@nca.nhs.uk  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included...

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 51: Learning to trust in the process Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Learning to trust in the process when you’re an aspiring psychologist or mental health professional can be so key. We can also take inspiration from different faiths to help in this. I hope you find this episode helpful and as ever I’d love any reviews or feedback. The Highlights: • (00:29): Welcome and a little request • (02:27): stopped in my tracks as episode inspiration • 04:00: The things we can’t control • (04:36): Course stats • (05:44): The alternative handbook • (07:31): The Christmas jingle! • (09:25): Would you like to feature in an episode? Let me know! • (11:29): Summary and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance #trusttheprocess #jobapplications #faith #lessonsfromgod #muslim #hindu #hinduism

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 50: Finding your tribe Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Finding your tribe whilst navigating on your journey in this profession can be so important. They can help with so many things along the way. Here’s why they’re useful and how to find them. If you’d like to feature on a podcast episode or have an idea for one get in touch! The Highlights: • 00:29: Welcome and Clearing House Deadline • 01:26: Context for today’s episode & some of my tribe • 02:30: Loneliness along the way • 03:41: Tip 1 • 05:06: Tip 2 • 07:00: Tip 3 • 09:24: Get in touch if you’d like to feature in an episode • 10:22: Tip 4 • 11:23: Tip 5 • 14:33: Reflections on my tribe • 15:34: Longevity of tribe members • 16:34: Further reflections on my tribe • 17:46: Tip 6 • 19:00: Leave me reviews, get in touch and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #newbook #britishpsychologicalsociety #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #workingwithpeople #findyourtribe #findingyourtribe #yourtribe #supportatwork #personalandprofessional #worklifebalance

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Having an awareness of our own faith. Culture and intersectionality as well as that of others we will meet along the way is key. Today I am joined by Elisha Hussain, an assistant psychologist and Muslim who talks us through her personal, faith and professional values. If you’d like to feature on a podcast episode get in touch! The Highlights: • 00:30: Welcome & reminder of Clearing House deadline! • 01:39: Intro to today’s episode and today’s guest So today's episode • 02:15: Welcome to Elisha • 03:00: The benefits of case studies in mental health • 03:30: The first aspiring psychologist on the aspiring psychologist podcast! • 04:47: Elisha’s background • 06:40: Elisha’s volunteering role • 07:25: Jumping to employed life • 08:34: Working with children and young people • 10:12: How long until you get an assistant psychologist post? • 13:22: The concept of a role swap! • 15:36: Reducing those psychology Achilles heels! • 16:39: the benefits of role swaps! • 19:00: Elisha’s cultural and faith background • 21:13: Elisha’s values, value 1 • 24:04: Elisha’s values, value 2 • 27:41: Elisha’s values, value 3 • 29:41: Elisha’s values, value 4 • 31:33: Elisha’s values, value 5 • 33:00: Elisha’s values, value 6 • 36:02: Additional values for consideration • 40:57: Fasting • 43:00: Dignity and respect as mental health professionals • 43:58: Microaggressions • 45:00: using supervision • 45:54: Anyone know John Burnham? • 46:47: Thanks to Elisha • 47:24: Are you an aspiring psychologist with a story to tell? Get in touch and get on the podcast! • 49:24: Thanks and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 48: When you’re feeling poorly as a mental health professional Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. The very nature of being human means that sometimes we will get unwell. When we are working with clients this can induce layers of complications including guilt and a bit of ploughing on regardless! I hope you find this episode helpful and if you’re feeling under the weather hoping it soon passes for you! Do come along to our free Facebook group the Aspiring psychologist Community to Discuss. The Highlights: • 00:29: Welcome • 00:51: Sounding a bit different! • 01:39: Catchy podcast titles! • 02:31: The first time it mattered when I was ill • 04:04: Being a disabled student • 06:15: Am I ill enough? • 07:55: Modern learning with technology! • 10:18: the process of phoning in sick • 10:47: I’ve been unwell this week • 12:02: Not the best role model when it comes to working when unwell! • 14:15: Asking people to do stuff for us! • 15:23: Googling: Can I die from this? • 17:33: Adjusting to different household roles when you’re ill • 18:38: Giving yourself time to rest and recharge • 21:00: Avalon • 22:26: Come and leave me a testimonial • 23:26: Transient Vs Non-transient conditions • 24:45: Self-care / being cared for when unwell • 25:50: Longer term ill-health and occupational health • 27:26: Desk assessments and work aids to support you • 27:53: Giving our best selves to our clients • you. • Mental health or pregnancy sickness • Pregnancy sickness is not sickness per se! • 32:13: Professional advice to clients about when they’re unwell • 33:09: Grief and bereavement • 33:58: Come and join the free Facebook group • 34:17: Normal service will resume • 35: Summary and close Links:  Grab your copy of the new book: The Aspiring Psychologist Collective: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97  Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision  Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved: If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #clinicalpsychology #mentalhealth #BPS #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology...