I have been blogging my ideas for American Counseling Association. Help spread awareness about the importance of mental health! Many great authors (all therapists) on there so check it out!! :
Enjoy ; ) -
Just Like Me SD
I have been blogging my ideas for American Counseling Association. Help spread awareness about the importance of mental health! Many great authors (all therapists) on there so check it out!! :
Enjoy ; ) -
Just Like Me SD
14 Secrets to Career Change Success: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/14-secrets-to-career-change-success
Employers Prefer Hiring From State Schools: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703597204575483730506372718.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_2
When Job Interview Questions Become Too Personal: http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2010/09/13/when-job-interview-questions-become-too-personal/
Young Womens’ Pay Exceeds Male Peers’: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704421104575463790770831192.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_4
Making an Easy Re-Entry Into Work Force: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124510378792116513.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_5
Hiring a Resume Writer? Ask These Questions First: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704868604575433791872911672.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_4
Forget What You Know about Good Study Habits: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/health/views/07mind.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=homepage
Tips for Effective Networking: http://blog.simplyhired.com/2010/09/tips-for-effective-networking.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sept9
Best 50 Jobs in America: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/snapshots/23.html
Ace that Job Interview :http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/13/pf/saving/job_interview_tips/index.htm
Ivy League Education No Longer Worth It?: http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/14/pf/college/ivy_league_worth.fortune/index.htm
How to Tell When Your Boss is Lying: http://www.economist.com/node/16847818
Tame Your Finances: 11 Tips for Grad School Money Management: http://apa.org/gradpsych/2010/09/finances.aspx
Fear Not: Common Worries: http://apa.org/gradpsych/2010/09/cover-fear.aspx
How Do I Become Culturaly Competent?: http://apa.org/gradpsych/2010/09/culturally-competent.aspx
How the Recession Can Inspire You to Chase Your Dreams: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201009/how-the-recession-can-inspire-you-chase-your-dreams
Customize your Resume to Help Land the Interview: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/tame-your-terrible-office-tyrant/201009/customize-your-resume-help-land-the-interview
How to Keep a Job for Life: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-ethical-professor/201007/how-keep-job-life
Demistifying Psychiatry: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/201005/is-the-training-psychiatrist-more-neurologist-or-psychologist
The Best Career We Could Ask For: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-beauty-prescription/201001/the-best-career-we-could-ask
1- It’s never too early to start making strides toward your future, so once settled in, set up an appointment with your academic advisor. Whether you are contemplating majoring in psychology or have never been more sure of something in your life, this is definitely not a step to skip over. Once with your advisor, ask him/her about the pre-requisities and requirements for the major and the coursework it entails. Find out if there is a social work program in your school or a child and family studies department; these may be of interest to you. Find out the difference between a BS in Psychology and a BA in Psychology. Find out the pro’s and con’s of double majoring (for example in psychology and marketing) and what different options could offer you. Also, don’t forget to check with your advisor about the semester you must declare your major or majors (schools vary) because you don’t want to make any last minute quick-minded decisions. It is important to note and remember that the opportunities of working with a Bachelor’s in Psychology are scarce and may not provide you with what you want; this means you have to start asking questions about Grad School! Once you are provided with all this information, take it home, look it over and start processing.
2- College is the time for self discovery; it is also the time for career exploration and brainstorming. Being that you have time before declaring a major, take the opportunity to read, ask, learn about the field, and evaluate your goals and desires. Talk to professionals, subscribe to Psychology magazines, search online…do what you gotta do! There are boundless opportunities and career paths to take in the field of psychology and counseling; you must discover what drives and interests you. I would caution against assuming your own realities and versions of this field without investigating first; this way you can be sure of what you want and don’t want to pursue.
3-Take courses that challenge and intrigue you. PSY 101 (although fun!) isn’t always the best descriptor of the field in its vast entirety, therefore shouldn’t be your deciding factor. Ask other students, alumni, and professors about which classes are recommended and have ranked well with students. Get the inside scoop! Your goal is to grasp the most knowledge of the field that you can, discover more or less what you want, and delineate the steps of how to get there.
4- Enjoy the process! Enjoy all your classes and soak in all the experiences and lessons you learn about yourself this year–academically and personally. Once decided, inspire yourself! There is a fascinating world ahead.
Welcome to College! Yes, it sure is all its made out to be! -Just Like Me- SD
1- Start the year by making an appointment with your Psychology advisor and make sure you have everything in line to graduate with your major. Take the time to make a list of questions for this meeting so that your advisor can answer any questions about Graduate School applications, options, and what you should be doing to prepare. It’s important to establish a strong relationship with your advisor not only because he/she will serve as a great resource for you but because many times schools request a recommendation letter from your advisor.
2- If you have free time in your schedule for an extra psychology course, take one! Pick something new and interesting! The more you learn, the better off you are! Also, if your schedule permits it, take a yoga class or kickboxing (something of that sort) for credit so that you can jump start an exercise/relaxation routine; this is imperative for your future and career!
3- If you haven’t already started, NOW is the time to make a list of schools you would like to apply to. Investigate, investigate, investigate! Being that many applications are due in December and January, you musn’t procrastinate this process! Check out the schools you are interested in, jot down the application due dates, the requirements etc, and then narrow down to your top choices. Just like you did when applying to college, always be realistic as well as hopeful about the schools you apply to, and remember to have “safety schools” on your list; you never know how things will turn out or if you possibly change your mind throughout the year! Along with applications, you must start studying for the GRE and plan dates to take the test. (Check out our GRE PREP section for help)
4-Have you participated in any work related to the field? If not, this is a good time to do so! You will learn invaluable things and will have one more asset to put on your resume and grad school application. This will help you stand out from other applicants! Being that your schedule is probably jam-packed this year, go to your psychology or education department and ask professors if you can be of assistance to them in their research. Usually you can work flexible hours during the week (even 2-5 hours a week is better than none!) and grab experience in the Research process. Ask around and do what works for you! This will also give you a better idea of the research world and if you want to be a part of it in the future or simply stick to clinical work. In addition, it never hurts to learn from an experienced Professor, build a connection, and have an extra recommendation letter under your belt.
5- Take advantage of your last year and make connections! This is part of your self-marketing! Talk to whoever you admire (student, colleague, Professor, psychologist, parent etc.) and ask them questions! Make mentors for your future; they will be there for you when you have questions and concerns about your career. Stop by your school’s Career Center. Let them revise your resume or CV, provide you with interview tips, and more.
6- READ!!! EVERYTHING YOU CAN!! Learn more about the field and the school that will fulfill your goals and expectations. Learn more about the multi-faceted areas and careers in psychology. If you haven’t already, fall in love with what his field has to offer, and find your passion; passion is the most important ingredient in your future success. Once you find what it is you want to accomplish, you will have direct avenues to the path you must take.
7 & Most Important: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK, SENIORS!!!!! ENJOY THE BEST YEAR OF COLLEGE ; )
COME BACK SOON! – Just Like Me -SD
So you are going to an important interview or you have landed your dream job…What do you wear?? Check out these fashion tips for professional work attire. Remember to check out your best dressed co-worker or how your boss is dressed for key examples. To look and feel the part, you must dress the part! -Just Like Me SD
Dress for Success : http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/07/30/cb.dress.for.success/index.html
How to Dress Successfully for Work: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0706_fashion/1.htm
How NOT to Dress to Work: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/07/0706_fashion/1.htm
7 Day Wardrobe: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/7-day-wardrobe-0410
How to Dress for an Interview: http://www.job-employment-guide.com/how-to-dress-for-a-job-interview.html
How to Dress for Interview & Career: http://www.career.caltech.edu/resources/handouts/How%20to%20Dress.pdf
Professional Dress and Appearance : http://womenforhire.com/advice/professional_dress_and_appearance_tips/
Anxiety Disorders Association of America: http://www.adaa.org/
This Association is a great resource for professionals working with individuals with anxiety. Check out the podcasts, the journal, and all the useful links and information provided. Become a member and learn even more!
www.gradschools.com The #1 Graduate School Directory on the Planet!
www.psychwatch.com PsychWatch
www.mentalhelp.net Mental Help Net
www.jobsinsports.com Go Big or Go Home! (Love the Slogan!!)
www.careerbuilder.com Career Builder Job Search Engine – (Sign up for the Job Recommendations E-mails!)
http://www.simplyhired.com Simply Hired Job Search Engine
www.ihirementalhealth.com Job Search Engine Designed Especially for Mental Health Field
Psychotherapy for Males Conference 2010 Website:
http://ows.edb.utexas.edu/?q=site/2nd-national-psychotherapy-men-conference
“A conference devoted to promoting best practices and increasing
treatment accessibility for boys and men.”
Men, Depression, Psychotherapy the Focus of National Conference: http://www.utexas.edu/news/2010/06/03/men_psychotherapy_conference/
Also, check out Men’s Studies Association : http://mensstudies.org/?p=482 &
APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity : http://www.apa.org/about/division/div51.aspx
Men and Depression Fact Sheet from NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness): http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Depression&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=88881
Men Largely MIA from Counseling: http://www.counseling.org/Publications/PresidentsMessage.aspx?AGuid=37deed1d-20c5-42d9-a7c8-f6da8dbc2c5c
Men Welcome Here: http://www.counseling.org/Publications/CounselingTodayArticles.aspx?AGuid=14b34a2d-1984-4241-a968-888e9821e60a
The time has come to prepare for the GRE Exam…ahh!! This is often the hardest step for students as they are unsure of how and when to study. Here are some links (unfortunately, they are scarce!) that can hopefully help you learn about the exam and how to prepare for it. PLEASE post about your personal experiences with the GRE and any tips you have; we need to help each other out! THANK YOU!!
Sign up for test: http://www.ets.org/gre/; ETS tells us how to Prepare: http://www.ets.org/gre/general/prepare
GRE Psychology Subject Test: http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/about/content/psychology
8 GRE Prep Tips written by US News & World Report: http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-business-schools/2010/05/14/test-prep-8-tips-for-gre-success.html
Kaplan Test Preparation: http://www.kaptest.com/GRE/Home/index.html
Princeton Review offers online courses!: http://www.princetonreview.com/grad/gre-online-courses.aspx
GRE Tips: http://www.syvum.com/gre/tips.html
GRE Word of the Day: http://www.greword.com/
Blackberry App for GRE Words!! : http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/1400
iPhone App for GRE Words: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kaplan-gre-exam-vocabulary/id303252762?mt=8
7 Ways to Catapult your GRE Verbal Intelligence: http://learnwordlist.com/blog/7-best-ways-to-catapult-your-gre-verbal-intelligence/2010/01/gre-word-list-test-blog-barrons-vocabulary
2 Self-Defeating Approaches to GRE Preparation and How to Overcome Them: http://www.back2college.com/grepreparation.htm
Handy GRE Tips from a Former Test-Taker: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/281261/the_most_efficient_way_to_prepare_for.html?cat=4
P.S. Good luck on test day! Don’t cram right before exam or stress yourself out with negative thoughts! Keep mindful that you have prepared all you’ve needed to and that believing in yourself and your competence can only increase your score!!
Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies: www.abct.org; Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research: http://www.beckinstitute.org/Library/InfoManage/Guide.asp?FolderID=200&SessionID={B057EBB3-1D12-4B6B-B2A5-468D5046EB89
American Psychoanalytic Association: www.apsa.org ; International Psychoanalytic Association: http://www.ipa.org.uk/Public/; Association for Child Psychoanalysis- http://www.childanalysis.org/; Anna Freud Centre -http://www.annafreud.org/
Viktor Frankl Institute of LogoTherapy: http://www.logotherapyinstitute.org/
Association for Humanistic Psychology: http://www.ahpweb.org/
Association for Marriage & Family Therapy : http://www.aamft.org/; Minuchin Center: http://www.minuchincenter.org/
American Group Psychotherapy Association: http://www.agpa.org/; International Association for Group Psychotherapy - http://www.iagp.com/; American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama -http://www.asgpp.org/
Institute for Solution Focused Therapy: http://www.solutionfocused.net/home.html; Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association -http://www.sfbta.org/
International Positive Psychology Association: http://www.ippanetwork.org/IPPANETWORK/IPPANETWORK/Home/
Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy: http://www.aagt.org/index.cfm
Multicultural Family Therapy Institute: http://www.multiculturalfamily.org/
Association for Play Therapy: http://www.a4pt.org/; Play Therapy International: http://www.playtherapy.org/
Association of Jungian Psychologists: http://www.jungiananalysts.org.uk/
The Bowen Center: http://www.thebowencenter.org/pages/theory.html
American Hypnosis Association: http://www.hypnosis.edu/aha/; American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association: http://apmha.com/
International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy: http://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/; Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy: http://www.tirp.ca/therapy.html
Eye Movement and Desensitization Eye Processing Therapy (EMDR): http://www.emdr.com/
Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK: http://www.aft.org.uk/
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy: http://www.iceeft.com/home.htm
American Music Therapy Association: http://www.musictherapy.org/; Certification Board for Music Therapists: http://www.cbmt.org/
Sign up to one or all of these organizations!! ASAP!!
1- American Psychological Association: http://apa.org/
* * Information given to us by APA for Early Career Psychologists: http://www.apa.org/careers/early-career/index.aspx
* * APA’S Official Journal http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/amp/ American Psychologist
2- American Counseling Association: http://www.counseling.org/
* * Career Center given to us by ACA: http://www.counseling.org/CareerCenter/
* *Counseling Today http://www.counseling.org/publications/counselingtoday.aspx
Join ACA’s Interests Network Listservs! Many to chose from!: http://www.counseling.org/PressRoom/NewsReleases.aspx?AGuid=a2c3045c-8424-437f-a9f7-17573e9f1226
Psychology Today Magazine: http://www.psychologytoday.com/magazine—–
Counseling Jobs Help: http://www.counselingjobshelp.com/
3- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: http://www.aamft.org/
Need inspiration? Check out this site full of resources for therapists and find just what you need!: www.psychotherapy.net
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Read about Psychologists and Future in this Occupation: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm- (US Department of Labor)
Psychiatry:
American Psychiatric Association :http://www.psych.org
* * American Journal of Psychiatry: http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/
* * Primary Psychiatry: http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/
* * Check this out! It is absolutely fantastic!! : Epocrates Online- http://online.epocrates.com/