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Dr. Eva Mika obtained her PhD in clinical-community psychology from DePaul University Chicago. 

Tips for students

• Communication is key
• Listen
• Trust 
• Show respect
• Be candid  
• Be an advocate for yourself – request a 30-minute video call at the beginning of the process and regularly during the process
• Understand that Chairs are busy people; respect their time
• DO NOT IGNORE FEEDBACK
• Ask questions 
• Be ok with rejection (see feedback podcast below)
• Cool off  before communicating something you might regret later
• Find support outside your Chair (see podcast below)
• Understand that conflicting feedback is a part of the process
• Pause and consider if you really want this
• You chose this so drop the victim mentality (time to leave your program? see the good goodbye podcast)
• A good question to ask when you are getting feedback: Are the bones there? Ask about the foundation of your project.
• Don’t be stubborn 
• Be mindful of your topic selection (see podcast on things you should know)
• Ask for what you need, but understand you may be asking for things that aren’t your Chair’s responsibility
• Do your part – step up to the plate and be responsible and accountable for your degree

Tips for Chairs

• Communication is key
• Offer a video call prior to starting the project and regularly throughout; be candid about how you work with students 
• Have the conversation about WHY the student is pursuing the degree
• Recognize your role of welcoming the student into the profession - this goes beyond mentoring a dissertation/doc project
• If you have a resistant student, share this podcast 
• Be aware of possible burnout - do you need a break or reduced student load to be the best Chair you can be?
• Encourage students to build a support system outside of you (you are not their therapist!)
•  Don’t forget about your self-care (see self-care podcast below)
• Build your own system of support

 Loyola University Chicago Applied Psychology Program
https://www.luc.edu/adult-education/degree-completion/applied-psychology/

The Doc Journey: Things You Need to Know (that they probably won’t tell you)  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/6911234

How to Feel Good about Feedback  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8063165

The Online Doctoral Journey: Building a Community of Support  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8234175

Reality Check: Is a Doc Program for You? 
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8609514

Should I Pursue a Doctoral Degree – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8169838

The Good Goodbye

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