Tag: advice
Formulation and the 5 P’s
In addition to my most typical work and in a separate part of the role, I also support the psychological consultation pathway for looked after children in residential care homes. This has given me the opportunity to observe and be a part of the assessment and formulation process as part of their care plan which…
A Typical Week (for me) as an Assistant
Before starting, I met with the previous AP in post to have a brief handover and I recall that she expressed that it was common to feel a bit of a fraud when offered your first AP role. To be honest, I had not really noticed this feeling as other than a natural apprehension, I…
I finally got my AP – so it is possible!
As previously discussed, I had been applying for Assistant Psychology posts since graduating however I was not offered any interviews until after I was in my therapeutic intervention role. During this time, of all the applications I made I was only invited to two interviews and was still unsuccessful in being offered a position. I…
Into the Working World
Whilst I was volunteering my time within the substance misuse detoxification unit, I was informed of a part time therapeutic position that was being advertised within the same service. Although I was signed up to every job advert site I knew of, this advert was only advertised on the agency’s website and shared with staff…
I have my degree(s)…now what?
As discussed in my previous post, I was unsuccessful in commencing any work experience during my undergrad. But after completing University, it seemed to be the natural step alongside searching and applying for paid employment. I quickly learnt that (unfortunately) two degrees, was just not enough to be considered for paid work. I recall emailing…
Voyage to University
After completing school having achieved good GCSE’s, I went onto college thinking that I wanted to become either a nurse or PE teacher. Apart from beginning to dislike these subjects at A level, I found myself enjoying Psychology and it became apparent that it was my strongest subject. I did not feel ready for University…