The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

By Dr Marianne Trent

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June 19, 2023How to nail your psychology viva
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode:
How to Nail your psychology viva
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
It’s getting to that time of year where Vivas are about. But what is one and how can you nail it?
Let me guide you through my 12 top tips.
There’s also a bloopers reel you might enjoy on YouTube too!
I hope you find it a useful listen.
I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Overview
(00:49): Intro – what is a viva?
(02:54): Does everyone offer a Viva?
(03:55): Top Tip 1
(05:41): Top Tip 2
(07:30): Top Tip 3
(08:47): Top Tip 4
(09:44): Top Tip 5
(11:57): Top Tip 6
(13:00): Top Tip 7
(14:00): Top Tip 8
(15:01): Top Tip 9
(15:50): Top Tip 10
(16:51): Top Tip 11
(17:30): Top Tip 12
(18:15): Summary and Close

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Links:
💝To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support
 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month, head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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.
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23min
June 12, 2023How to become a Trainee Clinical Psychologist in record time!
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to become a trainee clinical psychologist in record time!
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
I often get asked how people can speed up the process to getting onto clinical training and usually my answer is – you can’t really – you have to earn your stripes!
But today’s guest, Nikita, turns all of that advice upside down and back to front!
I hope you find it such an interesting and inspiring listen.
I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Overview
(01:02): Introduction
(02:36): Welcome to Nikita
(04:14): Being excited about training and a unique opportunity in UEA
(06:14): A slightly unconventional route
(08:50): Still needing time to mature
(10:43): Underestimating the process
(12:26): Job offer before submitting dissertation!
(13:30): Everything at Nikita speed
(15:08): Be authentic – be you! Take chances!
(17:20): What should be on your form
(18:00): Hobbies alongside psychology?
(22:24): Shaving a few years off the process
(23:18): ACP recommendations for Assistant Psychologists
(24:54): Wellbeing Wednesdays
(26:54): Nikita’s tips for reducing burnout
(29:38): Speaking about our narrative
(31:48): Excitement about the layers yet to be revealed
(32:26): Thanks to Nikita and random broken arm moanings
(34:31): Exciting update from Nikita!
(35:27): Summary and Close

Links:
Follow Nikita on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikitaRachel_
💝To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support
 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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 #dclin #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #podcasting #psychologycourse #pwp #clearinghouse
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41min
June 05, 2023Sport and Exercise Psychology with Dr Josephine Perry
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: Sport Psychology and performance coaching with Dr Josephine Perry
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
Another branch of qualified psychology I’ve not yet covered on the podcast is Sport and exercise Psychology. Today I am joined by Dr Josephine Perry, A qualified sport and exercise psychologist. She guides us through what the profession is, how to train and gives us her unique wisdom for how to cope with this modern world and with getting qualified. I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Overview
(01:04): Introduction
(01:59): Welcome Dr Josie. What is a sport and exercise psychologist?
(02:58): Josie’s typical clients
(03:53): Josie’s previous career and lightbulb moment
(05:37): Getting into psychology
(07:04): Self directed in comparison to Clinical Psychology
(07:17): Three routes into sports psychology
(08:13): BPS route
(09:04): Practicing what you preach
(09:27): The number of sport and exercise psychologists and where they work
(12:00): Wages and the collaborative ethos in the profession
(14:02): Support whilst training
(15:29): The essential minimum requirements
(16:52): Getting research experience
(18:20): The number of sports Josie has worked with
(19:33): Marianne’s research, orthorexia fitness tech
(21:03): Disordered eating and over exercising
(22:15): Working out what actually matters
(25:19): Self awareness and becoming more conscious
(26:23): Testing out the tech and comparing the advice and performance
(27:20): Is coaching cheating?
(28:57): The way we talk to ourselves and how to improve it
(30:37): Athletes mental coaching as well physical coaching
(31:17): Amenorrhea in and outside sport
(34:18): The impact on the body
(35:14): Changing the culture in sport
(36:57): Dr Josie’s new book and Will Smith’s book
(39:18): What Dame Kelly Holmes teaches us as aspiring psychologists
(40:16): Who’s on your team?
(41:54): The power of coaching
(43:42): Working together for the win in sport and in psychology
(45:48): Understanding our limits compassionately
(47:40): The long win and making the boat go faster
(50:13): Knowing your values
(51:28): Josie’s tips for reducing burnout in psychology
(53:59): Learning more about Josie and her work
(55:18): Josies marathon running
(55:44): Free sessions with Dr Josie for aspiring sport psychologists
(56:08): Thanks to Josie
(56:21): Summary and close

Links:
🌐 Dr Josephine Perry’s website: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/
📱 Follow Dr Josie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Josephineperry
Links:
💝To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support
 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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:
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May 29, 2023What to do when you're on a Psychology reserve list
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
It’s that exquisitely painful time of year where people often find themselves on reserve lists for training courses. How can we try and take some control and bide out this tricky phase? Here’s my top tips! I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Overview
(00:46): Intro
(02:05): How a reserve list works
(03:06): My experience with reserve lists
(05:19): Our window of tolerance
(06:14): Important Dates
(07:27): Changes which increase the anxiety!
(08:42): Tip 1
(09:46): Tip 2
(10:37): Tip 3
(11:45): Tip 4
(15:12): Tip 5
(18:00): Tip 6
(19:00): Tip 7
(20:16): Summary
(21:22): Donations gratefully received and close

Links:
💝To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support
 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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:
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25min
May 22, 2023How to think about and talk about money with Ian Dempsey
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
Money and conversations around it can sometimes seem uncomfortable and even remind you and your clients of earlier traumatic times.
I wish I had known more about finances and money when I was as aspiring psychologist and so I have invited a qualified independent financial advisor along to talk about making the most of your wealth, investments and pensions for you and your family even on a lower, aspiring psychology salary.
I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Show synopsis
(00:48): Intro and scene setting
(02:37): Welcome to Ian
(03:45): Why we are talking today and the salaries of aspiring psychologists
(05:04): The cost of living squeeze
(06:17): The temptation to run away from conversations about money and money trauma
(08:43): the ease at which money can flow out
(12:43): Budgeting effortlessly
(16:20): Humans and change
(20:49): Pensions and financial planning
(25:22): Financial planning as an aspiring psychologist
(28:46): A tendency to plan in mid-life
(29:53): Don’t let embarrassment make you poorer
(32:25): You don’t need to be rich to do financial planning
(34:31): is the word wealth dirty?
(36:25): Signposting and supporting mental health clients with money management and advice
(38:50): It’s not rude to talk about money
(39:53): Thanks to Ian
(40:24): Summary and close

Links:
Connect with Ian Dempsey on LinkedIn here.
 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0
 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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.
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44min
May 15, 2023How to decide between one or more job or course offers
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to choose between one or more job or course offers
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
You or someone you know may find themselves in the position of being offered multiple offers for jobs or courses. Here’s my guidance on how to choose between them. I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!
The Highlights:
(00:00): Intro
(00:50): Welcome and context
(02:53): Point 1
(04:00): Point 2
(08:11): Point 3
(10:31): Point 4
(15:38): Point 5
(20:00): Point 6
(21:49): Summary 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
 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested
 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 #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing #joboffer #psychologyjob
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26min
May 08, 2023Should you still go to psychology interviews when you have job offers?
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: Should you still go to psychology interviews when you have job offers?
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
You or someone you know may find themselves in the position of being offered multiple interviews for roles and courses. Other people will always have opinions about what is right or wrong and fair and not. Here’s my take on it as I guide you through 8 key points. I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!
The Highlights:
(00:28): Welcome and intro
(00:28): Inspiration for this episode
(02:38): My points for consideration. Point 1.
(03:40): Point 2
(05:45): Top tip for in person interviews
(07:59): Point 3
(08:59): Point 4
(10:30): Point 5
(11:08): Point 6
(12:13): Wonderful feedback about the aspiring psychologist membership
(13:10): Point 7
(14:19): What does it mean if you are NOT getting interviews?
(15:14): Point 8
16:17): To be a fly on the wall!
(17:21): A wonderful moment between Dr Marianne and a future trainee clinical psychologist
18:00: Summary 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 #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing #psychologyinterview
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21min
May 01, 2023How to become a clinical psychologist
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 73: How to become a Clinical Psychologist
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
I thought now might be a good time to dial it right back and talk about how people can learn more about the steps involved for becoming a U.K. clinical psychologist.
I hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!
The Highlights:
(00:28): Welcome and intro
(01:41): The processes involved in becoming a clinical psychologist
(02:56): GBR / GBM and higher education
(04:58):Relevant experience
(05:59): Connecting and recommending
(06:54): Summary 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 #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing
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11min
April 24, 2023Outdoor Therapy with Dr Abi Tarran-Jones
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 72: Outdoor Therapy with Dr Abi Tarran-Jones
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.
Getting in touch with nature and the importance of it was something we discussed in our green prescribing episode recently. But how can we begin to bring nature into evidence-based therapy approaches too?
I am joined by my guest, The Outdoor Psychologist, Dr Abi Tarran-Jones, a Clinical Psychologist, to discuss all this and more.
We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!
The Highlights:
(00:28): Welcome
(02:21): Abi takes a big leap
(03:19): The guidance and research for outdoor therapy
(06:07): COVID-19 and outdoor approaches
(07:58): The power of human connection
(10:54): The outdoors therapy space
(14:30): Confidentiality and psychological safety
(17:12): A typical first session
(20:29): The outdoors becomes the shared space
(21:38): Bilateral stimulation, focused attention and outdoors therapy
(27:39): Managing risks in outdoors psychology
(30:09): Nature deficit disorder
(31:59): Room availability and benefits of outdoor psychology
(35:24): Joint interests in therapist and client allocation
(38:47): A client example
41:48): Tips for reducing burnout
(47:35): Woodlands and children
(48:11): Connecting with Dr Abi Tarran-Jones
(49:03): Thanks to Abi
(49:33): Summary and Connecting with Marianne and Compassionate Q&A

Links:
 Connect with Dr Abi: https://theoutdoorpsychologist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/the_outdoor_psychologist/
 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 #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #reduceburnout #nature #naturedeficit #greenprescribing #woodland #wellbeing
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56min
April 17, 2023But are you alive? Existential Psychotherapy with Eloise Skinner
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 71: But are you alive? Existential Psychotherapy with Eloise Skinner
Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. One of my favourite things about the podcast is being able to introduce you to areas of psychology you may not have heard of before or may not know much about. Today is exactly that! I am joined by my guest, Eloise Skinner, a Trainee Existential Therapist. We hope you find it useful. I’d of course love any feedback you might have!
The Highlights:
(00:28): Welcome and intro to today’s episode
(01:25): Welcome to Eloise Skinner
(01:57): Eloise’s role and history
(03:07): Eloise’s training
(04:47): What does existential mean?
(08:00): An element of presence
(10:45):How to cope as an aspiring psychologist
(13:19): Giving yourself permission to take up space
(14:59): The frustration of therapy
(16:17): The freedom and choices in life
(19:00): How do you know when the time is right for existential psychotherapy?
(21:10): The practical arrangements for training in psychotherapy
(25:53): Eloise’s books including the brand new one
(27:30):Connecting with Eloise
(28:01):Summary and close

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