I completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology where I learned the process of independently developing an idea into a research question and successfully executing it. Upon completion of the Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, I went on to pursue a rigorous two-year clinical training program termed as M.Phil (Master’s of Philosophy) degree in Clinical Psychology. This training is based on Boulder model and is offered at the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), University of Delhi, India. Throughout the M.Phil training, I was actively involved in psychological assessment and therapeutic management of patients who presented with psychiatric conditions, ranging from depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, …show more content…
I got the opportunity to work as a research assistant in a longitudinal study of risk factors for onset of anxiety and depression in adolescents, at the Anxiety Disorder Research Center (ADRC), University of California Los Angeles, under the inspiring mentorship of Dr. Michelle Craske. My role was to diagnose the study participants using SCID and the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule (ADIS). I participated in the weekly lab meetings and psychotherapy supervision meetings. To further hone my skills, I worked for another year as an RA at the Center for Addictions, Personality and Emotion Research at the University of Maryland, where I was actively involved with the grant writing team under the mentorship of Dr. Carl Lejuez, focusing on the management of substance abuse with co-morbid anxiety disorders in adolescent clinical population. A wide range of experience in working with the adolescent as well as adult clinical population helped me built a strong foundation to pursue a career in the field of mental …show more content…
But, I now understand that an individual rarely faces a problem in a vacuum. Real life stressors affect the whole family, including young children. Till date, I am surprised at the effect those life situations had on my son, who was only two years old at that time. Those effects added to my anxieties and became a new set of stressors to deal with. In my understanding incorporating this perspective and working with the family is important. Open and honest communication and addressing the feelings that the stressful situations precipitate are the valuable skills for family members. It helps them work together as a team under all circumstances and is thus vital to the overall health of the family. Life is a symphony of tragedies and triumphs, which go hand in hand. The real work lies in constantly reminding one another of our strengths and use them in the best possible
In the textbook, Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education by Daniel Hallahan, James Kauffman, and Paige Pullen, chapter four discusses the parents and families of exceptional children. At first the chapter discusses the stages parents go through when they have a newborn that has a serious physical disability. The stages that the parents go through are shock, disruption, denial, sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, and adaption. The chapter then goes into talk about the support systems that parents need to have to keep their lives less stressful. The authors stated, “extended family members can often play a critical role in providing comfort and support to the immediate family” (Hallahan, Kauffman, Pullen, 2015, p. 69) Once the chapter talked about this they went into detail the factors that can cause stress for parents. After that the chapter talks about the siblings reactions to their
Clinical Supervision is the life wire of any health are professional. It is the on the job teaching that takes place between the supervisor and supervisee. It is a lifelong learning used for personal and professional development which is useful both in nursing education and clinical practice. Its benefit cannot be overemphasized as it is known to improve job satisfaction and prevention of stress /burnout. Supervision is important because it allows the novice to gain knowledge, skill and commitment.
When I am older I would love to be a Nurse Practitioner, I enjoy helping people when they are sick and taking care of them. Another reason I want to be a Nurse Practitioner is because my sister is also a Nurse Practitioner.
I chose a career as a medical assistant because of the rewards I knew I would experience on a daily basis. Seeing a patient smile because I have helped them understand, or just making them feel comfortable with their visit, is just one of the many perks of my job. Upon graduating from an accredited college such as The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), I now work for one of the most reputable hospitals in my area. Within two short years of committed studies, I obtained my associate of applied science degree, and then went on to obtain my certification as a medical assistant. There is nothing I have found more fulfilling, strong, secure, or rewarding then choosing to become a medical assistant,
When I saw the job posting for Clinical Counselor with a specialization in treating with youth, I knew I had to take this chance. I am a hard-working and optimistic Psychologist with some years of years of experience in human services and I am ready for the continuous work in this area! I am currently looking for an opportunity to continue working within the industry and know my skills; experiences would be a great fit for the position, and for the “CHSi” team.
Physician Assistant is a career choice that entails various specialties and flexibilities that attracts many. Those who desires a path to practice medicine as soon as possible, PA 's lateral mobility allows that to happen. Compared to medical school, PA school requires less time and amount less debt. As the population grows and chronic diseases spreads, The future projection of PA is growing faster than the average careers.
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In class, we learned that family resilience is a family’s ability to bounce back after dealing with a harsh situation. Elasticity and buoyancy are two essential pieces in family resilience. Elasticity means the family is able to conserve their established patterns after dealing with a harsh situation. On the other hand, buoyancy is the family’s ability to rapidly recover from a tough situation. Reading this article, helped me realize that both, families and children, need social support in order to build resilience. In fact, this article states that children need school and community support when trying to overcome a hardship. In addition, the textbook and the article provide similar ways which adults, especially teachers, can help children be more resilient. For example, both state that teachers should focus more on their students’ strengths and less on their
The first on the criteria is Governance and leadership for effective clinical handover. Creating and implementing an organisational method for structured clinical handover that is significant to the healthcare setting and specialties, includes proper documentation of policy, procedures and/ or protocols and agreed tools guidelines. Actions required are: Clinical handover policies, procedures and/or protocols are used by the workforce and regularly monitored; Action is taken to maximise the effectiveness of clinical handover policies, procedures and/or protocols; Tools and guides are periodically (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, 2012). To ensure the that these strategies are effective and maintained, Australian Commission
The major career I’m interested is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. They are professional registered nurse with clinical experience in neonatal nursing and also received formal education with supervised clinical experience. This type of nurse involve in the management of sick new-borns and their families. NNP’s concern is to those new-borns that requires special cared due to low birth weight, respiratory distress, congenital heart defects or various other abnormalities and disorders.
As healthcare reform evolves, advanced practice nurses (APNs) will play essential roles in improving health outcomes of diverse populations. APNs should be able to practice fully of education and training. However, barriers exist that limit the APN practice (Hain & Fleck, 2014). Because of known challenges, APNs must be involved in policy changing and be politically competent to effect change. The author will identify steps to advocate for policy change and identify ways to improve political competence.
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Continuing professional development (CPD) means that professionals participate in learning activities to further improve the quality of their learning and develop their abilities and to update their learning continuously. It enables them to set goals and work to achieve them, so going above and beyond any initial training. "It’s the means by which you can maintain and enhance your knowledge and skills to complement both your current role and your future career progression". (https://www.theirm.org/membership/continuing-professional-development.aspx [accessed 23/10/17]).
The course Psychology 361: Introduction to Clinical Psychology served as an introduction to the profession and personal life of clinical psychologists. We discussed the ethical and legal issues, the importance of the client-therapist relationship, the rights and responsibilities of the client and the therapist and the different types of therapy within this field of practice. However, after evaluating these concepts in depth, I have come to find some of the material surprising, interesting and difficult to understand. After recognizing my interests and conflicts within clinical psychology, I was able to evaluate myself and determine this profession would not suit me as an individual.
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