I'm sorry for everyone that reads me writing this LOTS :-) but just to remind people (in capitals) HALF OF MY TRAINING COHORT HAD NEVER BEEN AN NHS AP. ALMOST HALF HAD NEVER BEEN ANY SORT OF AP. Hope this helps. Many ways to skin a cat. Very best of luck - try project work (substance misuses agencie...

Hi,

I and a goodly number of my OU cohort registered with OU with a clear plan for DClinPsy applications, and we all (in our small group) got places relatively quickly on completion. I'd do the full BSc for what it's worth and do it slowly to manage the cost/get a great grade. x

Hi Roz, I wasn't sure reading your post whether you meant, is there an appropriate/typical 'masculine' dress code for male trainees who work in clinical psychology, or whether you meant (and which I took you to mean the first reading), is there a way to dress smartly/appropriately for work in clinic...

I'm aware that the OP did not return after that post, and I'm wondering what that is about (not enough time to tit around on a website forum/choice to 'dump and run' - always a valid decision/chose to read but not respond to the replies). I am left wondering what the OP made of the responses, and wh...

It's so hard to check where we're at ourselves, recognize that and manage it, right there in the session, isn't it? Possibly you're right in that they may well have been checking your response. I have said directly to clients in my own sessions that I felt that they were doing X,Y,Z to check my resp...

I guess, for me, I never lost sight of what I wanted to do, so I don't know if that's much help to you. I studied as a mature student with children. I wasn't bankrolled by family or a well-earning partner, and I tolerated the anxiety of not knowing if it would work out by electing for a position of ...

I can only reiterate: Bristol is not a cheaper alternative to the Paeds university route (via UCL) because the Bristol MSc is adult only. Unless I've missed something huge having already spoken to Bristol? Even if they are offering a way to sidestep the portfolio and viva aspect for paediatric route...

I wouldn't be questioning their manners, I would be questioning what it meant for them to be taking calls during their time. If I'm insulted (and I would be too, a little), that's something about my ego and how I feel the need for my client to hold me in esteem.

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Tue May 08, 2018 2:28 pm

even if it is not the trollish intentional whataboutery of wading into every debate about

I love the word 'Whataboutery'. It's great. It's my internet word of the year (it would be decade, but 'hangry' )

I have been interested in BAME issues for a while and I disagree with the view that only people from ethnic backgrounds can or should do anything to improve the diversity of the profession. At the same time, I have increasingly felt trepidation at the prospect of contributing to the debate, in part...

Hello soon-to-be Newcastlers

Congrats to all those with places. I'm qualified (from Newcastle), so just starting up a space for everyone and wanted to say hello, and to offer to answer any questions folks have (accommodation/the course/the city/childcare in Newcastle/etc).

Very best,

WM x

Hi,

What is it that you're thinking of using?

Very best/

None that I know of. Can you look for some relevant experience instead?

1. Shin splint. Owwwwww. And grumpy about it :evil: 2. Four very lovely Masters supervisees are brightening my year. All interested and engaged. 3. Bitten off a little more than I can chew comfortably, so taking a day's annual leave to simply sit and chew more slowly. 4. I'm loving a revival of my p...

Hi Pixie, The Bristol course is currently seeking accreditation, but will not be accredited until after the next cohort (if successful). It is adult only, unfortunately. It doesn't offer a cheaper alternative to qualifying than the UCL or self study routes sadly (although if it did, I'd be the first...