The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 145: How to talk to children about death by suicide In this podcast episode, I am chatting with Caroline Roodhouse who shares her experience of losing her husband to suicide and how she has navigated conversations about it with her children. She discusses the challenges of explaining the situation to her children at different developmental stages and the importance of being honest with them. Caroline emphasises the need for open conversations about death and loss, even if they are difficult. She also talks about her upcoming book, "Daddy Blackbird," which aims to provide hope and support to others who have experienced similar losses. The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:32 - Host Welcome01:12 - Guest Introduction02:18 - Meeting Steve and Building a Life Together03:27 - The Sudden Loss and Its Impact05:43 - Receiving the News and the Lack of Compassion08:49 - Telling the Children About Their Father's Death12:52 - The Journey of Grieving and Supporting Her Children16:06 - The Concept of Daddy Blackbird and Finding Comfort23:37 - Addressing the Complexities of Grieving After Suicide26:41 - Evie's Mental Health Advocacy and Animation Project29:05 - The Importance of Sensitive Language Around Suicide34:55 - Managing Anger and Other Emotions in Grief41:20 - Writing "Daddy Blackbird" and Its Three Sections44:24 - Upcoming Book Launch and Where to ConnectLinks:📲 Connect with Caroline Woodhouse here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622/📚 Pre-Order Caroline's book Daddy Blackbird here: https://amzn.to/46RxIPp🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 144: Achieving Zero Suicide: How We Can Get There - with Steve PhillipIn this podcast episode, I chat with Steve Phillip, the founder of the Jordan Legacy, a suicide prevention organisation inspired by his son, Jordan. We discuss the importance of having conversations about suicide and mental health, the need for a society that aims for zero suicides, and the various factors that contribute to suicide risk. We also talk about the work of the Jordan Legacy in raising awareness, collaborating with other organisations, and advocating for suicide prevention strategies. The conversation emphasises the importance of normalising discussions about suicide and providing support and resources for those at risk.The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Host Welcome02:05 - Guest Introduction: Steve Phillip, Founder of The Jordan Legacy03:27 - The Story of Jordan's Life and Legacy07:11 - The Impact of Suicide on Families09:30 - Normalising Conversations About Suicide11:55 - Pressures on Young People Today15:10 - Reflecting on the Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health18:05 - Creating The Jordan Legacy: Mission and Vision22:58 - Practical Solutions for Suicide Prevention26:48 - The Importance of Collaboration in Suicide Prevention31:00 - Economic Costs of Suicide and the Need for Investment36:45 - Personal Stories of Grief and Continuing the Legacy40:55 - Encouraging Conversations and Compassionate Interventions46:21 - Moving Towards a Zero Suicide SocietyLinks:📲 Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/ 🌐 Check out The Jordan Legacy and donate here: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ 🖥️ Check out my new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #suicide #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidereduction

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 143: How to Grieve whilst Building your CareerIn this podcast episode, I am chatting with Jazmyn, an incoming trainee clinical psychologist. We discuss her journey to becoming a trainee clinical psychologist and the challenges she faced along the way. We also talk about the recent loss of Jazmyn’s mother and how it has affected her personally and professionally. We emphasise the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and process emotions while also pursuing their goals. We go on to discuss the impact of personal experiences on one's ability to connect with clients and the importance of having a supportive supervisor. The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode's theme00:33 - Welcome to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast01:40 - Dr. Trent introduces Jazmyn Thompson02:14 - Jazmyn shares her feelings about starting her training03:38 - Jazmyn talks about her mother's passing06:04 - Reflecting on her mother's strength and motto09:59 - Deciding to continue her psychology career11:01 - Impact of her mother's terminal diagnosis13:30 - Dr. Trent shares her own experience with grief18:29 - How grief has shaped Jazmyn as a psychologist24:15 - Finding moments of joy amidst grief30:16 - Importance of honouring one's own grief journey32:37 - Advice for trainees dealing with grief38:47 - Encouragement to apply despite personal challenges41:17 - Closing remarks and final thoughts42:27 - Invitation to join the Aspiring Psychologist CommunityLinks:📲 Connect with Jazmyn Thompson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmyn-thompson-1a7826125/🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 142: Are You Ignoring These Burnout Warning Signs? Psychologist Warnings.Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work and life? In the final episode of the Burnout Bites series, Dr. Claire Plumbly breaks down the key external and internal factors that contribute to burnout and offers practical strategies to manage them. Discover how to regain control and protect your well-being—tune in nowIt’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:29 - Host Welcome01:46 - Burnout Bites Series Finale02:53 - External vs Internal Pressures04:41 - Common External Pressures05:38 - Invisible Cultural Pressures07:12 - Internal Pressures and Self-Expectations08:53 - People Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Avoidance10:41 - Strategies for Managing Internal Pressures11:39 - Tools for Self-Healing and Support12:53 - Closing Remarks and Social Media Links:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 141: How to Avoid Burnout - Psychologist Tips - Mental HealthIn this brilliant fifth episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you a closer look at how different times of our day and transitioning from one task to the next can be a key time to be more mindful to reduce burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:23 - Host Welcome01:25 - Burnout Bites Series Overview02:15 - Managing Transitions in the Day03:15 - Recognising Strain During Transition Points04:42 - Creating Gaps in Your Day05:20 - Personal Example of Managing Transitions06:01 - Checking in with Yourself During the Day07:31 - Tools for Nervous System Reset08:17 - Setting Boundaries and Delegating Tasks09:03 - The Eight Pillars of Rest10:13 - Preview of Next Episode: External vs Internal PressuresLinks:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing

Links:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 139: What are the 3 Types of Burnout? Stress and Mental Health at Work and Play In this brilliant third episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you a closer look at the three different types of burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:23 - Host Welcome01:45 - Burnout Bites Series Introduction02:50 - Three Subtypes of Burnout03:40 - Frenetic (Overburdened) Burnout04:28 - Under Challenged Burnout05:12 - Worn Out (Brown Out) Burnout06:10 - Examples in Various Professions06:52 - Managing Different Types of Burnout07:38 - Recognising Multiple Burnout Types09:06 - Preview of Next Episode: Five Stage Model of Burnout10:00 - Closing Remarks and Social Media LinksLinks:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing #burnout #burnoutprevention #drclaireplumbly #burnoutrecovery

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 138: What’s the Difference between Stress and Burnout? With Dr Claire Plumbly In this brilliant second episode in the very special anti-burnout series by Dr Claire Plumbly we bring you what the difference is between stress and burnout. It’s a fantastically interesting and helpful episode and we hope you find it so useful! The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Host Welcome01:33 - Burnout Bites Series02:18 - Understanding Stress vs Burnout03:10 - Autonomic Nervous System04:03 - Tennis Ball Machine Analogy05:40 - Signs of Burnout06:32 - Managing Nervous System Stress07:38 - Tools for Calming the Nervous System08:33 - Book and Social Media LinksLinks:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing #burnout #burnoutprevention #drclaireplumbly #burnoutrecovery

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 137: What is Burnout? With Dr Claire Plumbly Dr. Marianne Trent introduces Dr. Claire Plumbly as a guest and temporary host of the podcast. They discuss the idea of doing a series on burnout, which they decide to call "Burnout Bites." Dr. Plumbly shares her experience of recording the episodes and how she has improved over time. They talk about the importance of addressing burnout in various professions and in everyday life. Dr. Plumbly provides information on where listeners can follow her on social media. They also mention Dr. Plumbly's upcoming book on burnout and where it can be purchased. Dr. Trent hands over the podcast to Dr. Plumbly, who invites listeners to join her for the first episode on burnout. The episode ends with a reminder to take care of oneself and a preview of the next episode.This is measure mentioned by Dr Claire in the video: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25451989/The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction to burnout and its significance for mental health professionals01:33 - Burnout Bites: A summer series with Dr. Claire Plumbly01:33 - Practical tips for recognising and managing burnout10:13 - Burnout definition and quick assessment tool11:10 - Difference between stress and burnout11:58 - Three subtypes of burnout explained11:58 - Five-stage model of burnout12:45 - Pacing and managing transition points in the day12:45 - Exploring external and internal pressures leading to burnout18:21 - Impact of burnout on sleep and social interactions15:27 - Tell-tale signs: physical and emotional exhaustion16:25 - Depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment17:29 - Historical perspective on burnout research by Christina Maslach18:21 - Practical examples and personal anecdotes on burnout22:17 - Invitation to follow Dr. Claire Plumbly on social media for more insightsLinks:📚 Check out Dr Claire's Book on Burnout: How to manage your nervous system before it manages you: https://amzn.to/3W9nsgi 📲Connect with Dr Claire here: https://www.tiktok.com/@drclaireplumbly https://www.instagram.com/drclaireplumbly/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing #burnout #burnoutprevention #drclaireplumbly #burnoutrecovery

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 136: How to become a UK psychologist as a non-UK citizen In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Ananya Mosur Sridhar, an assistant psychologist who is a non-UK citizen. They discuss the challenges and barriers that non-UK citizens face when pursuing a career in professional mental health in the UK. Ananya shares her journey from India to the UK, including her undergraduate studies and her decision to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology at Newcastle University. She also talks about the difficulties she faced in securing an assistant psychologist role and the process of obtaining a skilled worker visa. Ananya highlights the importance of perseverance and self-care in avoiding burnout on the path to becoming a psychologist. She also discusses her interest in researching and challenging the diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring psychologists, especially those facing additional challenges as non-UK citizens.The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction00:54 - Host Welcome01:41 - Guest Greeting03:50 - Undergraduate Studies05:11 - Moving to the UK06:38 - Challenges for International Students08:41 - Landing an Assistant Psychologist Role09:53 - Skilled Worker Visa12:24 - Stability and Future Plans14:39 - Perseverance and Values18:36 - Mental Health in India21:01 - Opportunities as an Assistant Psychologist23:50 - Research and EUPD Focus27:26 - Role of Crisis Teams30:03 - Avoiding BurnoutLinks:📲 Connect with Ananya here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-m-8b176517b/🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunityLike, 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. Hashtags: #aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #gettingqualified #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #mdt #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #wellbeing