Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 26: Is a master’s an essential for career progression as an Aspiring psychologist? With Dr Mel West

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. A common debate in psychology is whether you need a masters to get onto the doctorate. Although you can get onto the masters without one, Dr Mel West and I discuss the advantages and difficulties of getting a Masters degree. A Masters is not always needed and if anyone out there would like to be a guest speaker to argue this case, please let me know! I hope this helps you to make a decision about whether a masters might be right for you!

The Highlights:

• 00:28: An invite for topic specific speakers
• 02:58: Introducing Dr Mel West.
• 04:18: Another meandering journey into psychology
• 06:00: Online learning
• 08:24: Do I need a masters?
• 10:12: Some advantages of postgraduate education
• 12:25: The financial side of a Masters
• 14:14: Difficult times of aspiring psychologists
• 15:43: Avoiding burnout
• 18:28: Creating boundaries
• 20:50: This isn’t a race; it is all beneficial!
• 24:44: Does what doesn’t kill you make you stronger?
• 26:49: Reflecting and adversity
• 27:42: Masters start dates
• 29:13: Applying to a Masters
• 31:07: Inclusivity and diversity 
• 31:46: Thank you
• 32:03: Call for speakers and an exclusive podcast episode
• 33:00: Membership and incoming trainees!
• 35:04: How to connect with me and getting involved with my new book!
• 36:20: Thank you for listening and some jingles!

Links:

Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the

upcoming Aspiring Psychologist Book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her linktree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

• To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 

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