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early career psychologist
Articles tagged "early career psychologist".
26 articles
What’s Next for Me?
I sat in an integrated primary care elective course during the third year of my doctoral program in counseling psychology, mesmerized by the opportunity of working in primary care as a behavioral health consultant. After my completing this primary care elective and conducting brief psychotherapy for five years, I was convinced I would be prepared […]
Brittany Houston, M.S.
April 15, 2019
Join the SAP Early Career Psychologist Listserv
Attention ECPs! Have you joined our new Division 29 ECP Listerv? Communicate, connect, and share resources with fellow Division 29 ECP members. Receive the latest news and announcements on all things ECP-related. To join, simply send a request message to: DIV29ECP-request@lists.apa.org
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
September 20, 2018
Assessing the Needs and Interests of Our Early Career Psychologist Members
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (Division 29). I must admit, however, that my own experience with the division has been much briefer. Indeed, this is my first year as a member. My limited history with the division precludes me from reflecting much on its history, but […]
Kimberly A. Arditte Hall, Ph.D.
August 18, 2018
Top 5 Lessons Gained in Working with Dr. Jeffrey Barnett
This past December, Dr. Jeffrey Barnett stepped down from his leadership role as Publications Chair of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Barnett has been instrumental in the mentorship, guidance, and friendship he has bestowed to me. In reflecting over the past four years of knowing and working with him, I found myself […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D.
June 17, 2018
On the Search for Meaning
This year’s Bulletin theme focuses on the notion of turning points in psychotherapy training, research, and practice. Turning points can be considered an alteration in direction or course, a response to a need for advancement or change. Such turning points are not only present and significant in the field at large, but also exist within […]
Leigh Ann Carter, Psy.D.
May 4, 2018
Incorporating Self-Care into Early Career Practice
I remember sitting in an ethics course during my fourth year of my doctoral program and listening to the professor reminding us that the self-care practices we establish in graduate school are the ones we maintain for our careers. I wondered how on earth I was supposed to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle while […]
Julie K. Garson, Psy.D.
October 22, 2017
Not Too Young, Not Too Old, Just…
From as young as I can remember, adults were always asking me what I wanted to be when I was older. And being the future-thinker that I am, I always excitedly answered, “Rockette! Lawyer! Doctor!” until I found my calling as a psychologist at the ripe old age of 14. I could not wait to […]
Jaime Kaplan, Psy.D.
August 6, 2017
How You Can Benefit From Society Membership in 2017
Like many, I typically associate the start of a new year with themes of resolutions, change, and looking ahead to what lies in store for the coming year. This was particularly relevant for me this past New Year, as it marked the start of my time serving as the Early Career Domain Representative for the […]
Leigh Ann Carter, Psy.D.
April 7, 2017
Lessons from the ECP Playbook
I have always appreciated having a plan. Much to the chagrin of my partner, I am known to wake up in the morning and immediately start talking about what the plans are for the day ahead or what we would like to make for dinner that night. In my defense, I come from a long […]
Leigh Ann Carter, Psy.D.
October 16, 2016
New Mentoring Hour Program for Early Career Psychologists
When Early Career Psychologists (ECPs) are asked what they want from the professional organizations to which they belong, the answer almost always includes “mentorship.” Yet, mentoring programs can be difficult to get moving off the ground. Perhaps one reason for this is that while it sounds simple in theory, mentorship is actually a complicated endeavor […]
Rayna D. Markin, Ph.D.
September 22, 2015
The Diversity of Perfectionism and the Early Career Psychologist
We used to think things would only get easier after graduate school. To even be considered for doctoral study required perfection: astronomical GRE scores, great field experiences, and evidence of research potential. The pace only picked up during graduate training. We now needed to earn top grades in each and every domain of psychology, become […]
Kevin S. McCarthy, Ph.D. + 1 more
June 2, 2015
Stuck in the Middle
As the oldest child in my family, I do not have a lot of experience with what it is like to be in the middle. However, as I transition from an early-career to mid-career psychologist, I find that I am quickly learning. Whether the middle child or a mid-career psychologist, you are no longer the […]
Rayna D. Markin, Ph.D.
February 19, 2015