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How To Become a Clinical Psychologist
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How To Become a Clinical Psychologist

Your Step By Step Guide To Becoming a Clinical Psychologist
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • How To Become a Clinical Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist Tips
  • Clinical Psychologist Lessons
  • How To Be a Clinical Psychologist

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 1h 38m total length

  • Welcome0:14

    Explore a step-by-step guide to becoming a clinical psychologist, written by Deborah Nadal and narrated by Sam Seidel.

  • Introduction3:22

    Trace the origins of clinical psychology from nineteenth-century roots through the first clinics and journals, to wartime testing and modern practice.

  • Part 1 - The Educational Road11:54

    Explore the educational road to becoming a clinical psychologist, from a psychology bachelor's with research and internships to a master's or doctoral path with internships and fellowships.

  • Part 2 - What Does a Clinical Psychologist Do?9:00

    Explore how a clinical psychologist acts as a licensed diagnostician who assesses mental health, conducts tests and interviews, and tailors inpatient or outpatient treatment, including PTSD, CBT, and group counseling.

  • Part 3 - Types Of Clinical Psychologist5:07

    Explore clinical psychology's types, including health, Jero psychology, neuropsychology, sports, cognitive, developmental, industrial, and social psychology, and how they address health, aging, brain function, and performance.

  • Part 4 - Major Advancements In Clinical Psychology8:37

    Survey major advancements in clinical psychology, from Freud's psychoanalytic theory and iceberg theory to Rogers's client-centered therapy and Maslow's hierarchy. Highlight systematic desensitization, cbt, logotherapy, feminist therapy, and dsm evolution.

  • Part 5 - Online Degrees7:44

    Explore online degrees in clinical psychology, their advantages and accreditation considerations, including internships and practicum requirements, and tips for choosing credible programs.

  • Part 6 - How To Apply To a Clinical Psychology Program5:03

    Plan early to apply to a master's clinical psychology program by signing up for GRE tests, crafting a targeted personal statement, and aligning your research interests with faculty.

  • Part 7 - Breaking Into The Workforce3:48

    Explore how clinical psychologists break into the workforce through roles in employee assistance programs, health, forensic, and industrial psychology, addressing unemployment, stress, PTSD, and workplace dynamics.

  • Part 8 - Rules Clinical Psychologists Must Follow5:10

    Learn the ethical rules clinical psychologists must follow, including the codes set by the american counseling association, informing clients and debriefing about therapy, and the five-year limit on client relationships.

  • Part 9 - Confidentiality When Treating a Client3:06

    Explain how confidentiality builds trust and supports client growth. Identify when disclosure is permitted or required, such as danger to others or court orders, and how to limit information.

  • Part 10 - Licensing, Credential, And Exams4:05

    Discover licensing, credentialing, and exams to become a clinical psychologist, including NBCC regulation, the National Counselor Examination, the NCC credential, state licensure requirements, and supervised hours.

  • Part 11 - The Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)5:36

    Explore the five axes of the DSM IV framework for diagnosing mental disorders, including axis I–V, symptom checklists, insurance implications, labeling risks, and notes on DSM‑5 changes.

  • Part 12 - Work Settings For Clinical Psychologists15:27

    Identify diverse work settings for clinical psychologists, from hospitals and the VA to academia, schools, community centers, correctional facilities, and LGBT programs, with emphasis on inpatient and outpatient care.

  • Part 13 - Opening Up a Private Practice7:54

    Open a private counseling practice by crafting a solid business plan, estimating startup costs, and choosing an affordable office. Network, market, offer workshops, and balance independence with burnout risks.

  • Conclusion1:58

    As a clinical psychologist, you provide vital mental health care, build a therapeutic relationship, and help clients with agoraphobia, gay bullying, and suicide through prevention programs and laws for treatment.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary - All levels welcome - Beginners, Intermediate, & Advanced

Description

Are you interested in becoming a clinical psychologist? If your answer is “yes,” this is book is for you. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to forge a rewarding, exciting career in clinical psychology. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to become a clinical psychologist.

• Learn how to polish your personal statement, curriculum vitae, resume, thesis, and take tests needed to gain admittance into a clinical psychology program.

• The ins-and-outs of starting your own private clinical psychology practice, broken down into simple, clear steps.

• Gain a better understanding of the life of a clinical psychologist career and potential avenues.

• How to apply an array of psychological theories used in everyday clinical psychology practice.

• Gain firsthand knowledge of psychological disorders, reasons people enter counseling, and types of theories that resonate with you.

• Get an overview of recent advancements in clinical psychology and its real-life applications.

• Select a specialized field that captures your interest and pick the clinical psychology school most suited to your interests.

• Plus, read how clinical psychologists have successfully treated disorders, such as anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and alcoholism

• Master the dreaded dissertation with easy, simple steps

• Learn the top clinical psychology jobs in demand and various work environments available to you.

• Nail the clinical psychology interview and snag the best clinical psychology jobs.

• Understand laws, ethics, and codes associated with clinical psychology.

• Uncover personality styles suited to a clinical psychology career.

Structured from your educational journey to top clinical psychology jobs, each chapter focuses on clear and concise steps to help you achieve your goals. Up-and-coming fields, new trends, and hot job jobs in demand are included in this action packed guide. Learn how to keep yourself energized, refreshed, and on top of contemporary clinical psychology issues. It’s time for “How to Become a Clinical Psychologist” to catapult your clinical psychology career!

About The Expert

Deborah Nadolski has been writing from the tender age of four, her first stories centering on WWF star Big John Stud and the NFL. Deborah used to drive her mother crazy by always asking the question “Why,” the springboard of her fascination with the inner landscapes of the human mind.

With a degree in Mental Health Counseling, Deborah has worked with a variety of populations, including individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, deaf high schools students, LGBT teenagers, and children exposed to domestic violence. Intuitive about other people’s feelings and behavior, Deborah’s interest in clinical psychology is a natural fit to her personality. Currently, she works as a General Psychology professor at a community college.

She feels that Socrates’ quote “An unexamined life is not worth living” is advice worth taking. Be true to yourself, do what you want to do, and live your passion. A healthy, content mind leads to a rewarding, fulfilling life.

Who this course is for:

  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Aspiring Clinical Psychologists

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