At one point I became interested in hypnosis, primarily for pain management, and I secured training through the American Society of Clinical...
Hello FB, I'm an MSW who transitioned into psychology. I've been licensed to practice for about 25 years now. I'd be glad to offer my thoughts...
Not really, Michael. I've been a member for 25+ years and in my experience the APA never accredited sub-doctoral programs.
Michael, I wonder if you're thinking of NASP v. APA? David
For a long time I avoided using the title; I had the idea it created an artificial barrier nor would I wear the lab coat I was issued. I guess...
A few thoughts on the thread content. 1.I agree there are many more opportunities for training in applied psychology than was case when I...
Here are some of my concerns, Jimmy. Do I see a HIPAA violation? No. Do I see an ethical violation? I’m not sure. I know the APA Ethical...
Gentlemen: Debate over theoretical orientation is one thing. May this ‘real psychologist’ respectfully submit this is a less than ideal forum...
IIRC, and this goes back a lot of years, Bergin and Garfield identified the sort of person Simon described as the naturally helpful other....
I took a gander at the program and the coursework looks appropriate. One thing that seemed to be absent, if you have the interest, is coursework...
Credentialing can be confusing. I know of one MSW who can’t refer to himself as a social worker. I had a lucrative offer several years ago to...
See if this helps, Steve. It’s not uncommon for someone whose degree isn’t in one of the applied specialties (clinical, counseling, school) to...
After a decade of living in the Deep South and two degrees from the University of GA, I think the proper term is 'upside' not across the head....
Hello Jim its good to hear from you again. First let me say I'm disappointed Fielding failed to pan out and thanks for your kind words. I hope...
Nor am I although by the end of the sequence I came to enjoy the research coursework. I could just never simply read the text and "get" the...
FWIW, here's some musings in no particular order. The MSW is a strong credential and looking back if I had it to do over again I might have...
Amy - I've been there, done it and have the t-shirt for both the MSW and PhD in psychology. Neither is quick nor easy to obtain. D.
Yo Tom (I always like saying that to Philadelphians since I grew up in Bucks County), could you make a run down to 9th st. and pick me up a Pat’s...
Hello Robbie, I don’t question the coursework requirements; don’t feel like you have to put yourself, or your friend Tony, out to defend this...
Re: Re: DSM V: obsession with bird flu I think I get it although apologies in advance to Kreapelin, Bleuler and especially Janko if I miss the...
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