Join us for an inspiring podcast episode featuring successful clinical psychology doctorate student Heather Mithen who shares her journey from aspiring psychologist to Clinical Psychology Doctorate student in the UK.

In this illuminating conversation, she offers invaluable insights into the application process, shedding light on the strategies that helped her stand out and secure a coveted spot in her program. Get an exclusive peek behind the scenes as she discusses the rigorous yet rewarding experiences within her clinical psychology doctorate program, providing a glimpse into the world of psychological assessment, therapy, and research.

Whether you're considering a similar path or simply curious about the life of a clinical psychology student, this episode promises a wealth of information, guidance, and inspiration. Tune in and discover what it takes to thrive in the field of clinical psychology!

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Want to travel and get relevant psychology experience?

Prepare for a captivating podcast episode with Kate McGovern who has garnered invaluable psychology experience down under in the beautiful land of Australia. Join us as we embark on a journey through her unique experiences, from working in diverse clinical settings.

This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of psychology in the Southern Hemisphere, exploring the cultural nuances, professional opportunities, and personal growth that come with practicing psychology in Australia. Whether you're an aspiring psychologist or simply curious about the global landscape of mental health, this episode promises fascinating anecdotes, insights, and a deeper appreciation for the field.

Tune in to expand your horizons with a dose of Australian psychology!

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This week we move away from Clinical Psychology and into a new field, Organisational Psychology. Christy sits down with a former Motus team member, Deirbhrin Hanratty, to discuss her experiences moving into the business world and studying a Masters in Organisational Psychology at Manchester University.

This advanced course gives you a route into occupational psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This course helps you build theoretical understanding and research skills required by the Division of Occupational Psychology of the BPS in the following seven areas:

Links: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/02302/msc-organisational-psychology/#course-profile

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In this episode we have Christy sit down for another solo monologue but this time to discuss his experiences on his current PhD.

Christy’s research focuses on the impact of social emotional learning on psychological well-being among early adolescents, with a particular focus on emotion regulation and stress regulatory capacity. Additionally, Christopher has an interest in preventing mental health issues among children and adolescents through education on cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and neuroscience.

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Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/dunning-kruger-effect

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This week Christy sits down with Rebekah Hare to discuss her experiences on the Masters program at UL in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and also how she managed as a Dubliner heading down to Limerick to study.

This MSc programme seeks to equip candidates with a sound understanding of theory and research and develop core competencies and professional skills across a range of key domains including performance psychology, exercise and mental health, professional issues and ethics, and research design. The core aims of the programme are to create an outstanding and distinctive learning experience through innovations in teaching, instilling a scientist practitioner approach across both sport and exercise contexts, and highlighting the role of ethical considerations in practice.

Links: https://www.ul.ie/gps/course/sport-exercise-and-performance-psychology-msc

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This week we have Christy sits down with another member of the Motus family, Rebecca McDonnell, to discuss her experience studying the MSc in Applied Developmental Psychology at Queens University, Belfast.

Applied developmental psychology is the application of basic developmental science in applied contexts. The School of Psychology has expertise in development in adverse contexts and atypical development in an educational context. The school also has expertise in basic developmental science which will be an important element of the course. The topics covered in the MSc include: quantitative and qualitative research methods, atypical development in the classroom, childhood adversity: from basic science to improving outcomes, and theoretical perspectives on child and adolescent development.

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https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/applied-developmental-psychology-msc/#overview

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This week we have Christy on his own to discuss the Masters he completed at the University of Edinburgh.

The program includes courses on the theoretical and methodological aspects of cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology and brain imaging, and you will complete a dissertation on one of these areas. You will also receive thorough training in advanced academic skills and research methods within psychology, including a comprehensive coverage of statistical modelling and research design using the R statistical language.

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Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? - Franz De Waal (Book) : https://amzn.to/3OarkcM

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This week Christy is joined by two wonderful guests , Kate O'Meara and Luke Murphy, who have worked at Motus and completed the Mental Health Masters at University College Cork.

The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in mental health settings. The course is designed to help you to appreciate both the potential and values of applied psychology, to think critically about psychological theory and practice, and to give you the opportunity to explore your own particular interests. It offers you an opportunity to develop a clear understanding of the practice of a professional psychologist, to advance understanding of mental health services, and to connect theory to practice under the supervision of either a clinical or counselling psychologist.

Links: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ckd39/

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In this episode Christy sits down with Dayna and Ciara who have worked on the Motus team to discuss their experience in UCD, Dublin for their Psychological Science Masters.

The focus of this programme is on acquiring basic applied psychology skills to equip you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology, or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research. Over the course of the year students work with a staff member to complete a research project.  In keeping with the skills-based focus of the programme, the research is written up as a journal article that conforms to the publication style of an identified journal.  Applicants are invited to review the research areas of the School's Academic Staff. In most cases, students work on one of their supervisor's ongoing research projects.

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First episode of Season 5!

This season we focus on what it takes to get into a career in Psychology. 

We'll be talking to people who have completed/are completing masters, PhDs and doctorates in Ireland and abroad. The knowledge gap between getting a psychology degree and becoming a qualified psychologist is complicated, and we felt we needed to address it. 

To kick things off Christy will be describing his own path in the psychology industry.

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Stumbling on Happiness by Dan Gilbert - https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Happiness-Daniel-Gilbert/dp/1400077427

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