The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

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 WestThank 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 speakers02:58: Introducing Dr Mel West.04:18: Another meandering journey into psychology06:00: Online learning08:24: Do I need a masters? 10:12: Some advantages of postgraduate education12:25: The financial side of a Masters14:14: Difficult times of aspiring psychologists 15:43: Avoiding burnout18:28: Creating boundaries20:50: 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 dates29:13: Applying to a Masters 31:07: Inclusivity and diversity  31:46: Thank you 32:03: Call for speakers and an exclusive podcast episode33:00: 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 theupcoming 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 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.  

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 25: Being a parent whilst training as a psychologist: the highs and lowsThank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Aspiring psychologists often feel they must put their lives on hold for training. Today we speak to a Trainee Clinical Psychologist studying at Salomons who explores how she navigated moving to England from Australia and then having a baby before getting onto training. We explore the experiences of parents, what support parents need, and how other trainees and courses may be able to help. I hope that you enjoy this podcast episode because I very much enjoyed recording it!The Highlights: 00:28: Introduction for topic and guest speaker02:35: New incoming Trainees and membership spaces! 03:30: Male perspectives needed04:47: Introducing Rose!05:26: A psychology journey in Australia 07:17: “Jobs that I just really enjoyed”09:09: For the Australian listeners  11:10: Having a baby and training 12:28: Imagining life with children as a trainee13:17: A post-natal interview 15:05: Financial pressure16:37: Any family friendly courses out there?17:29: An offer for training and reflecting on parenting18:57: Improving access to psychology20:11: Role models 21:01: A diverse cohort23:00: Employment rights 24:33: Flexible supervisors28:39: Parenting and placements while completing assignments! 29:53: COVID as a trainee and parent33:16: Pros and cons of parenting40:01: The difficult parts, like SLEEP!43:28: Parental support46:29: How to support the parents in your cohort? 51:08: A supportive university51:54: Thank you Rose!52.41: Thank you for listening and I hope it helps! Links: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the Aspiring Psychologist membership on her LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 24: Power imbalances in fiduciary relationships and how to address them as an aspiring psychologist Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. When working as in psychology, or in a caring profession, it is important we consider power imbalances. This podcast is a special request, it highlights some of the ways I consider power imbalances in my practice. It will look at how I consider individual differences, culture, language, and social factors. I hope it helps you to reflect on power imbalances in your own work!The Highlights: 00:28: A special request on power imbalances01:49: Fiduciary relationships03:01: Polite and respectful 03:54: You can call me Marianne04:57: Confidentiality and Netflix! 05:59: Overidentifying with clients 06:52: Testimonial from incoming Trainee!07:48: What is it like for our service users?09:32:  Trusty Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs!10:43: Different experiences of the same problem11:48: Social factors12:48: Take me through your day-to-day13:46: Ask the difficult questions! 14:45: Language and coping strategies15:49: Don’t be afraid and don’t assume! 16:41: Thank you, review, and the aspiring psychologist membership17:17: Jingles Check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist book and the aspiring psychologist membership head to her linktree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to:https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 23: How to support an aspiring psychologist – or ask for the support you need!Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Being an Aspiring Psychologist can be challenging! Supporting an Aspiring Psychologist can be tricky too! If you, or someone you know, needs some guidance on how to support someone pursuing a career in psychology, then this episode is for you. I hope it helps you help them!The Highlights: 00:28: We need compassion01:42: Helping others help us and helping ourselves03:12: The sound of my voice when I can be bothered!04:21: Episode 21 with Lucy Johnstone05:25: My biggest fans!06:16: Toothpaste on my top YouTube video!07:14: Why do we choose this path?! 08:40: Psychology is part of me09:44: I don’t watch the clock all day! 10:49: Hearing my client’s stories 11:52: Overcoming obstacles 12:42: Relocating for a job 13:55: Just listening can help!14:56: Talking about trauma and episode 1916:01: ACT and my latest jingle! 17:18: Testimonial17:48: How do you get 2 carers get through doors?!18:52: Show us you care!20:08: Living around deadlines21:09: How hard it can all feel!22:16: More compassion, less invalidation23:18: This is how you can help us24:15: Relationship breakdowns25:17: Researching trainee relationship breakdowns26:07: Grow together and rewiring mbrains! 27:09:  Sleep and life changes28:09: It doesn’t end with an offer 29:21: Signing up to the Aspiring Psychologist Membership (01.07.22), be kind to yourselves and take care!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/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 22: How to be a Psychologist when you’re not in the mood!Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. When we work in mental health and support roles there will sometimes be days where you’d rather be lounging on the sofa! That’s life! This episode is all about that! I hope you find it helpful and appreciate the keeping it real!  The Highlights: 00:29: The final planned compassionate Q&A 9/05/2022 7:30pm 01:38: Reviews& supporting the podcast03:38: Perfectionism and can’t be bothered!04:40: What if you can’t be bothered?05:41: This is us06:43: But I’m not ready for it to end!07:42: Burned out or just human? 08:53: Not as perky as a 5-year-old!12:51: Enjoying it when you start! 13:58: Creating podcast episodes 14:54: I am here for you! 15:54: 5700 downloads and counting! 16:29: Using a reflective journal17:58: What’s the lack of motivation about? 19:00: Is it about a specific client?20:13: This will get worse before it gets better……21:45: Top tips to manage leave and leaving!25:09: Summary and looking after yourself. 26:17: The Compassionate Q&A & CloseLinks: Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her incliding the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and the aspiring psychologist membership by checking out her LinkTree. https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 21 with Dr Lucy JohnstoneThank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. It was absolute pleasure to speak to Dr Lucy Johnstone within today’s episode of the podcast. She was ain inspiration and a great help to me as an aspiring psychologist. She does lots of work around formulation and helping psychologists understand the importance of it as a practice. Currently she is leading the charge to normalise formulation to be used in place of diagnoses which can be so harmful to many clients. I hope you will find the episode useful and thought provoking. Links: Links to Lucy’s books:Johnstone, L: Users and Abusers of Psychiatry: A Critical Look at Psychiatric Practice (Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions) Paperback – 23 Sept. 2021: https://amzn.to/3Ly6IJlJohnstone & Dallos: Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making sense of people's problems: https://amzn.to/3y64OvnJohnstone & Boyle: A Straight Talking Introduction To The Power Threat Meaning Framework: An Alternative To Psychiatric Diagnosis: https://www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/a-straight-talking-introduction-to-the-power-threat-meaning-framework-an-alternative-to-psychiatric-diagnosis and on amazon: https://amzn.to/3F66MgT A Straight-Talking Introduction To Psychiatric Diagnosis (Second Edition) https://www.pccs-books.co.uk/products/a-straight-talking-introduction-to-psychiatric-diagnosis-second-edition and on amazon: https://amzn.to/3s3qsws And link to the PTMF website:  https://www.bps.org.uk/power-threat-meaning-frameworkFollow Lucy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClinpsychLucy Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her including the upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book and membership via her LinkTree account: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 20Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today we are chatting to the incredible Professor Ingram Wright who is a Clinical NeuroPsychologist and thoroughly interesting chap. We discuss all kinds of stuff from pandemic restrictions and its impact upon psychology to traits which make a great Aspiring psychologist and more. The Highlights: 00:29: Introduction for topic and guest speaker01:25: Ingram Wright's role 02:17: We all have imposter syndrome!02:27: Getting into Neuropsychology06:05: Stumbling upon your passion 08:27: Impact of COVID12:05: Relating to impact of COVID on service users   14:08: Positive implications of COVID on practice17:04: Tips for supervising17:59: A podcast run by aspiring psychologists 18:50: Not rushing the journey16:37: Any family friendly courses out there?17:29: An offer for training and reflecting on parenting18:57: Improving access to psychology20:39: Focusing on end goals not the processes 21:36: Bad weather in psychology24:24: Focusing on the needs of the aspiring psychologist28:44: Building neuro experience32:15: Challenges of neuro 34:52: Ingram Wright’s podcast: The Neuro Clinic 38:14: Connecting with Ingram Wright38:44: Thank you, subscribe and connect with me!40:46: Join our membership group!Links: Follow Professor Ingram Wright on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theneuroclinic Here’s my Linktree account: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrentTo write for the aspiring psychologist collective head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspiring-psych-collectiveTo get on the waiting list for the aspiring psychologist membership head to: https://gtps.kartra.com/page/membership-interestTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5tTo check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brainTo register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMarianneTrent TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 19Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today I am joined by Dr Steve Jones. He is a qualified clinical psychologist and works with Assistant Psychologists in paediatric services in the North of England.  He is also the authorof the book ‘ACT made Yorkshire.’  We talk about how ACT can be useful to aspiring psychologists and the changes which need to happen for career progression. The Highlights: 00:29: Welcome & Reviews01:34: The Aspiring Psychologist Membership02:42: Inro to Dr Steve Jones & ACT03:56: Steve’s background09:37: Steve’s current role11:35: Working split posts13:17: Working through the pandemic17:05: Grief & Trauma 18:43: The Clinical Psychologist Collective20:05: Home working22:02: ACT made Yorkshire Book26:11: ACT for aspiring psychologists30:45: Acceptance as an active process 31:36: the Role of assistant psychologists in services37:07: Getting hold of the ACT Made Yorkshire Book & connecting with Steve38:10: Connecting with Marianne & The Compassionate Q&A for interview season. Links: To check out ACT Made Yorkshire: A Sheffield Lad's Take on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://amzn.to/3EjqsgU To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5tTo check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brainTo register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials:·       Steve Jones: https://twitter.com/ActMadeYorks Marianne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMarianneTrent TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 18Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today is a guest interview with Professor Graeme Yorston, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist.I first met Graeme when I was an Aspiring Psychologist myself.  We discuss ways to practically manage and reduce risk, the history of mental health, being an integral part of the MDT and reducing burnout.   The Highlights: ·     Welcome & request for audio testimonials. ·       01:36: Why is working in an MDT important·       03:48: Intro to Prof Yorston: ·       Being part of the MDT: 04:28:·       Physically Managing & Reducing Risk:  05:00:·       Setting up the room: 08:20:·       Random skill I learned as an Aspiring Psychologist: 10:16:·       What Prof Y learned: 11:32: ·       Positioning yourself in a new MDT: 12:28:·       The growing workload for an aspiring psychologist: 17:29:·       Reducing burnout: 20:13:·       Managing during the pandemic lockdowns: 21:29:·       Toxic Teams: 22:24:·    Being part of research: 25:34·       The history of mental health: 28:02:·       Diagnosis in mental health: 34:24:·       Summary and Thanks: 37:58:·       Connecting with Professor Yorston: 39:21:·       Veronika: 40:46:·       Connect with Marianne & Compassionate Q&A: 42:35:Links: ·       To watch, like and subscribe to Professor Yorston: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGextEIemQgyDI3QsCXGkRQTo check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5tTo check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brainTo register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: 17Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. Today we focus on ways to understand and work with people who might pose a risk to themselves or others. This is important stuff and crops up in all manner of services.  The Highlights: 00:00: Content warning00:59: Welcome & Making Special Requests02:08: Content of the episode: Risk to self or others03:09: Defining Risk for the episode 04:25: Service information 05:31: Confidentiality and consent 07:07: Time frames and context09:09: Pressure and tone of responses10:46: Feeling contained12:44: Max14:32: British Transport Police 16:44: Using your diary for emergency contacts17:46: Measuring risk 18:57: Reducing risk over time19:59: Keep safe plan and care plans 21:00: Clinical Records21:58: Does self-harm always mean suicidality?22:54: Learning stabilisation skills 23:50: This stuff matters!24:54: The compassionate Q&A replays 25:52: The Upcoming aspiring psychologist collective book26:37: Compassionate Q&A info Links: If you have information about someone being a risk to themselves or others on a railway track the current advice is to call 999. To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0To check out The Grief collective Book: https://amzn.to/3pmbz5tTo check out The Our Tricky Brain Kit: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/tricky-brainTo register for the upcoming free 5-day challenge: www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/aspire Connect on Socials:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marianne-trent-psychology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariannetrent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodThinkingPs1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmariannetrent?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodThinkingPsychologicalServices  Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.