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Trainee Clinical Psychologist @KingsDClinPsy 🇭🇰🇬🇧| Interested in LGBTQ+, trauma, and marginalised communities mental health ✊🏻✊🏾✊🏿🌈 Views my own.
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Ahh! Fresh off the press. We hope all stakeholders of NHS Talking Therapies Services for Anxiety and Depression will find our paper helpful. Thank you again to all participants for sharing their voices. 🌈🌈🌈🌈
tCBT New paper:
Clinician experiences on training and awareness of sexual orientation in NHS Talking Therapies Services for Anxiety and Depression
Full free text at
#CBTworks
@kyjasonho
@babcp
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I’ve not spoken about this on here as I wanted to manage my own expectations. But today I found out that I’ve been offered a place on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UCL! I’m pleased and thankful. I’m going to be the first doctor in the family! ❤️
#dclinpsy
@UCL_DClinPsy
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After years of feeling really anxious…I finally came out to my sister today. I also told her about my partner. She said it doesn’t matter and nothing will change between us. She even followed him on Instagram! I’m filled with joy, and a big weight is finally off my chest 🌈😭
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Please do not exploit already desperate psychology students for financial gain by charging $$$ for application reviews/support. Do it because you want to bring others up. Do it out of kindness. It is already a terribly competitive and unfair field. We don’t need more of barriers.
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Pleased to say that after countless rejections and interviews, I have accepted my offer for the role of trainee PWP with Brent Talking Therapies; training with UCL. So excited for what’s to come! Just need to pop back to Hong Kong to sort my visa out. Then all good to go. 😇
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Graduated with a Distinction in MSc in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology at
@KingsIoPPN
today!
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For those who are starting to think about prepping for DClinPsy interviews, here are general themes I found helpful to start thinking about. Remember that you can’t possibly know everything, that’s okay! Be kind to yourself, you’re capable, and good enough. Hope this helps!☺️
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For my MSc dissertation, I will be looking at the barriers individuals who identify as both LGBTQ+ and Minority Ethnic are experiencing that might prevent them from seeking mental health support. I’m interested in hearing what you think/any comments that you may have!
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Remember the nice interviewers that I tweeted about last week? They rang me back and offered me the role just now. I cannot be more thankful. 😭😭
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I did it. I’ve conquered the U.K. visa nightmare. I can work my dream job in the U.K. 😭😭
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Disappointingly, I had to make a complaint about an assessment I received myself. It’s harmful to say that an LGBTQ+ individual’s anxiety of “not coming out to their family” is because they are choosing not to problem-solve. It’s not easy, and it is incredibly invalidating.
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Very pleased to say that I have received Distinction for my MSc dissertation 🎉 Thank you everyone for your support and help☺️
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Had my first therapy sessions as a trainee Clinical Psychologist today! Learning from reflection that while it’s important to have and focus on an agenda…being present, respond with curiosity, empathy, and being human should come first. Things will then flow naturally ❤️
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It’s infuriating to see pure admin roles (I.e booking patients, invoicing) being advertised as Assistant Psychologists posts. It’s taking advantage of graduates who seek to gain further clinical experience in an already challenging field. Can anything be done?!
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I remember finding it really difficult to start writing my DClinPsy application. I was really stuck - but fortunate to have had support!
If you’re applying for the first time this year, here are some of my own reflections that could be a helpful starting point ☺️
#dclinpsy
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Here are some reflections on how I prepared for research questions for DClinPsy interview! Again, this is based on my own experience, but I hope you’ll all find it helpful. ❤️
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1st publication & as lead author! I learnt so much! This project means a lot as it was conceptualised based on my own experience accessing services and working as a qualified PWP. Can’t wait to share!
Ho, J., O’Rouke, C., Laville, A., Chellingsworth, M., & Callaghan, P. (2023)
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So pleased to say that I’ve been offered, and have accepted a qualified PWP position today. Very grateful and excited for the new journey ahead 💗😊
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I AM GRADUATING WITH DISTINCTION! YAY!!
I can finally put all my worries and fear to bed. The hard work I have put in and sacrifices I have made this past year was ALL worth it. ❤️
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My friend (Gladys) and I decided to create a new instagram page dedicated to ethnic minorities mental health. We want to normalise these conversations and simultaneously raise awareness about it.
We’d appreciate it if you could follow us on Instagram or share it! ☺️😊
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I will now be taking over the lead role of my IAPT service’s LGBTQ+ team!!!!Looking forward to make further links with the local community to continue improving access and respond to LGBTQ+ service users’ needs 🌈
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I was walking to town for a lovely meal with my partner this afternoon, and a young White man cycling by looked at me and called me a ch*nk. Don’t ever say to me or any minority that “society isn’t racist”. You’re choosing to be ignorant, and lucky you for living that privilege.
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Waheeyy! I did it!! Super happy and proud of myself. Thanking UCL for my PWP training 🎓❤️
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Something that really stuck with me today is - Be human first, be a psychologist second. Never going to forget this!
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So pleased that I've become one of the LGBTQ+ champions within my IAPT service! Excited but also nervous that I will be running a CPD for the whole IAPT team on LGBTQ+ issues and mental health tomorrow🌈
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This feels so surreal! Training - a steep learning curve, but enjoying it lots! King’s feel like the right place to be, with the bonus of lovely coursemates. At the end of the day, being in a role that allows me to be a part of someone’s journey is humbling and a real privilege.
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I did it, I finally removed my work email from outlook on my phone! I got into an unhealthy habit of constantly checking my emails beyond working hours. I already feeling less on the “go go go” mode and more relaxed. Boundaries are so important, and I’m glad I’ve set them. 😌
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Found out today that I’ve passed my treatment tape, and I’m halfway to becoming a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner! 🥳
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I passed my probation!! Officially settled in as a trainee PWP within the service. Excited to continue with my development at Brent 😇🎊
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I can’t even tell you how happy it makes me to see someone from the same ethnic background in a senior position within Psychology. Reminds me that it is possible, and to keep going!
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I'm in shock and am hurt. Today, as I walked into
@KIMCHEErest
(Kings X) I walked past 3 White individuals, 2 of whom repeatedly pulled their eyes sideways to narrow them. I told them that it was disgusting and to never EVER do that racist gesture again. They just laughed at me.
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I’m actually really excited about my ideas around my DClinPsy project! Hoping to extend research in the area of ethnic minority LGBTQ+!!
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So thankful for interviewers who are warm and smiley. I'd usually shake and go numb even before the interview. One of few interviews where I actually had a great time sharing my thoughts and answers, and felt comfortable talking 😁 regardless of outcome, it felt like a win!
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I passed the OSCE!! 🎉 Last week deffo left me feeling a bit deskilled after seeing more complex cases. The OSCE feedback highlighted strengths that I would not have thought of otherwise. It reassured me that I AM capable, and need to stop getting into my own head! 😭
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Wow. Just submitted my MSc research project! What a strange feeling. At times, it was incredibly tough and brain racking. So pleased with myself, and I am looking forward to finally breathe and live a little 🥺🥳🥂
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Thank you
@saiqa_naz
for getting me involved with the Chinese version of “What is CBT?”. Not only was it a good opportunity to use my language skills, but it was also a great way to kick start my interest in linguistic and cultural adaptations of CBT.
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I recently made a few posts to look for honorary positions, and have received very valid thoughts surrounding the issue of equal access/diversity in Clinical Psychology.
Here are some of my thoughts/opinions and personal experience that I’d like to share on this matter! 😊
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Seeing so many of my twitter friends successfully gaining a place on the DClinPsy makes me so happy. You are all so deserving and I know you will all become amazing Clinical Psychologists 🥰
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First day with
@KingsDClinPsy
✅ So nice to meet the rest of the cohort - diverse experience and thinking. Main takeaway today was the incredibly thought provoking discussions and reflections on CED&I in context. It really feels like the right place to train for the next 3 years!
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Good luck to those preparing for
#DClinPsy
interviews! Due to limited capacity, I won’t be able to offer much more individual support. However, I have written some updated thoughts on preparing for interviews (general themes). This way, I hope to reach more people!
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Me sharing some some facts and stats about LGBTQ+ mental health ��️ thank you
@stonewalluk
!
It's
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
📢
@kyjasonho
shares some facts about LGBTQ+ mental health.
If you’re struggling with your mental health, here is a list of organisations that can help 👉
#LearnOnTikTok
#Ad
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I’m so very proud and pleased of my hard work and achievements so far. Thanks for the PWP training!
#UCL
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Chuffed that my new DClinPsy project idea will be happening!! Hoping to focus on experiences of immigrants from Hong Kong post-2021 & their mental health since moving to the U.K. Please do look out for future updates on recruitment!
#hongkong
#BNO
移民
#BritishNationalOverseas
😊
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It saddens me that when I raised awareness to racist attitudes, I receive backlash i.e public calls for my trust to investigate me. I protected the individual’s identity. I feel silenced and unsafe to express my opinions as a PoC; even though the issue IS inherently my identity.
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Day 2 of training as a PWP and what we're learning is exactly what I've been wanting to do. Absolutely loving what we're doing and am looking forward to developing my skills as a clinician. So pleased! 🥰
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As as therapists we ask a lot of the people we work with - to trust us, to share their thoughts, feelings, emotions. Is it not to be expected if they are curious about us and want to know more? Don’t immediately jump on the defence, there is already a power imbalance…
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The audacity to do this in Chinatown, a safe space for Asians to celebrate our cultures. And people still wonder why I feel so anxious, self conscious, on edge, and unsafe when I’m out of the house. Well here’s a good example of why 🙂🙃
my friend just saw this in london chinatown. it's 2022 and people still be pulling their eyes to mock asian people. how are they not embarrassed?
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After 2 years of COVID and its impact on travel, I'm finally going back to Hong Kong over Christmas this year! Looking forward to reuniting with my family again.
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My partner was meant to pick me up from the train station and as I am very very tired..I saw a similar red car and just aggressively opened the door. IT WAS NOT MY PARTNER’S CAR. IM DYING 😭😭😭😭💀💀💀💀
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Upsetting to see the next potential head of NHS vowing to cut back on foreign staff. Yet again, bigotry and racism > everything. Give us “foreigners” a break. It’s exhausting trying to balance providing excellent patient care and living racial discrimination.
#NHSproudforeigner
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I feel so proud and happy that I was able to complete an assessment today in Cantonese 😭😭 Noticed that the way I presented and communicated also changed. Many Western ways of communication, concepts and terms had to be adapted! Challenging but a good learning experience.🇭🇰
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“A small population of England is racist” “England isn’t a racist country”…. right ok… we’re definitely living in two realities — YOUR enjoyment of white privilege vs OUR suffering as a result of your white privilege
#racistengland
#racism
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A friend texted me this: “My friend said this about Asians, I said it was racist, what do you think?”. What I think is it’s triggering, harmful and I’m not your educator. Please stop using minorities at the expense of your own “learning”.
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Just saw this! What a great initiative! New graduates who are looking for experience in Clinical Psychology please take a look. Tackles HAP roles!
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Racism across England is in full swing now…racists are going to splurge their hate any given chance. Please be careful both in real life and on socials. It’s going to be disgusting and hateful 💔
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Just because an organisation or a team is diverse doesn’t automatically make it inclusive. Frustrating to see people just using observable characteristics as an indicator/sole measure of diversity. So much more to D&I than that. Important to not blur the two.
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A younger peer, also an ethnic minority, who is aspiring to work in Psychology told me that her “mentor” (white British) said “you’ll be fine, it’s so much easier for ethnic minorities to get a job”.
Ok, what about racism? Why are there BAME initiatives in the first place? Jeez
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So pleased to receive messages from ethnic minority backgrounds that they got on to PWP training. I’m hopeful that we will all work together to continue increasing access to PWP training so that service clinicians are reflective of the population they serve 😊
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One thing that I’m incredibly aware of and am self conscious about is my age. A whole lot of self doubt creeps in when individuals question your competency and maturity to support them as a young practitioner.
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Ended placement on a high note as I was given the amazing platform to do some teaching on ‘Social Graces’ to the MDT. Reflected on impact of graces on self + clinical work. Great engagement and thoughtful discussions on embracing diversity in practice. What I love about the job!
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Really grueling 10-week wait with delays and all, but my visa to stay in the UK has finally been approved! One less thing to worry about, and can look forward to starting the DClinPsy 😊😅
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The issue around access + diversity in CP training is so important. Lots of convos need to be had - and I’m passionate about it. But please avoid individualising the problem onto international trainees as a group. It really minimises our experience and others us.
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Finally submitted my application to PWP course at UCL! Has anyone else applied to the course? Would be nice to hear from others and go through the journey together 😅
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When I was prepping for interviews last year, I practiced answering questions aloud and voice-record/video-recorded myself. I watched it back and reflected on how I did. Helps with seeing your phrasing/structuring and “in the moment” reflection. Would highly recommend
#dclinpsy
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I’ve submitted my final piece of work for my MSc TODAY! I can finally say that I am a graduate of
@KingsIoPPN
. I had the best time this year, and I am so happy with the knowledge, experience and confidence I gained this past year. Beyond grateful ❤️
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Biden!! But importantly... Kamala Harris is going to be the FIRST Asian-African American, Female Vice President. 👏🏻❤️
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Aspiring psychologists, no matter what stage you are in, know that people are rooting for you! I hope you know your value and also root for yourself. The meaningful work that you are doing for those you care for & support is amazing. You’ve got this, you really really do! ❤️
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Maintaining work life balance for my well-being has been my priority this year — rapidly learning that doing a ‘good enough’ job on assignments will have to suffice. A must when navigating (so many) competing demands of the doctorate.
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This is a problem! ALL clinicians should have an awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, and feel competent working with this population. If not, more training is needed for competency.
I.e. A one day CPD just won’t cut it. LGBTQ+ individuals deserve way more than that.
Agreed to 12 sessions of counselling w/the mental health team. Had a call yday with a straight man. Ended the call more worked up/frustrated than I started it. So I sent some messages to an LGBT org I have engaged with before & I’m going to manage my own care with a queer person.
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We always talk about tolerating uncertainty in sessions, but how can we practice what we preach when our field actively chucks in uncertainty and unpredictability? I see the rationale behind the measures, but last minute announcement isn’t right. Hope everyone is okay ❤️
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Just wanted to say thank you to the psychology community for being an incredibly supportive group of people. The time you take out of busy days to help is so appreciated. It’s really encouraging as a minority to know that the field is diversifying. Seeing is truly believing!
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Finally received my progress badge! I’m proud to work for
@CNWLNHS
, a progressive and all inclusive trust. I pledge to support all LGBT+ staff and patients❤️
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I only used to have 30 minutes as a PWP for sessions, but now that I have an hour for therapy as a trainee…it’s still not enough! Where does time go! 😭
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Please remember to always always leave some time to debrief with/ask how interpreters feel after a session of therapy. Even a brief check in can help with normalising/managing distressing feelings that might have come up for them from having difficult conversations.
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It’s my final day at
@CnwlTalking
!Training as a PWP has been one of the best and most rewarding opportunities in my career so far. I had the most supportive IAPT team and I will miss everyone so much. Being able to support people in their mental health is a dream come true.
#IAPT
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Not my Fitbit thinking I actually walked 25k steps. I just move my hands a lot in therapy cuz I’m hella expressive 😭😂
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Hi everyone - I am running a project alongside Prof. Callaghan,
@MChellingsworth
and
@DrALaville
exploring IAPT practitioners' views on gaps in training + understanding of issues surrounding *SEXUAL ORIENTATION* as a protected characteristic. Please RT!
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Celebrated being 2️⃣5️⃣ today. Really enjoyed print screening (featuring my kittens). Was really fun - would highly recommend! Ending the day with watching the Lion King. What a day! 🫶🏻
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We did it! It was great to have been given the opportunity and platform to present today. It’s really important for all clinicians to understand terminologies, the LGBTQ+ history in the U.K., intersectionality and being a good ally. Hopefully more CPDs to come! 😊🌈
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Had a lovely 3 day break in Wales. We didn’t plan to climb Snowdon on one of the days, but I’m so glad we did it spontaneously (not something that usually goes down well with my anxiety 😅). The pics do not do it justice!!! Now back to work… 🥲
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Discharging the first ever individual I treated next week! They taught me the importance of contextualising progress, and the differences in what meaningful impact looks like between each individual. MDS scores don’t tell the whole story!!!
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Me talking about race doesn’t mean that I’m neglecting other protected characteristics. Talking about one doesn’t take away the attention or importance of another. Instead, ask yourself why it makes you so uncomfortable that I, a PoC, am talking about race.
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Hi! I just wanted to share that I am happy to look over any Trainee PWP applications, especially for those who identify as BAME/traiditionally under-represented groups. I've received help when I applied, so want to be able to help others now. 😊
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It is actually bizarre to read that so many people feel it’s in their place to tell a minority what is offensive and what isn’t. Don’t tell us that a racial slur is humour and then proceed to gaslight us into thinking that we’re sensitive. The audacity. 😤
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Hello everyone! Amy, Faith, and I are going to run a zoom session tailored for trainee PWP applications to support individuals from minority, underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Register below! (Limited capacity atm!)
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My parents used to always question my career choice in mental health.
Thinking back, I should thank them. Without their doubts and heated conversations, I would have never realised how passionate I truly am for a career in mental health. Follow your own heart. 🌈❤️
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My goodness! I’m nearly finished with writing up the manuscript for my research on sexual orientation training in IAPT. Ahhhh!! 🏳️🌈
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So lovely to meet my fellow international trainee cohort at
@KingsIoPPN
today! Also found out that my first placement will be based in an adult community health psychology service. Excited to learn lots in a new setting and to broaden my skills as a trained CP!
#dclinpsy
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Nearly halfway point of clinical training…a break is much needed! Excited to go back to Hong Kong tomorrow!! Have a happy Christmas and new year everyone! 🎄🎅🏻
#dclinpsy
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Please don’t ever, ever say that in therapy. It’s incredibly damaging and encourages a narrative of self-blame. If anything, the assessment had the complete opposite effect I wish I experienced.
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Thank you
@IsaacoAkande
and
@lorrievan
for today’s teaching on adapting CBT for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups. 👏🏻 lots to takeaway!
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Hard work and determination do pay off!! So grateful and thankful to be offered the opportunity to join St Andrew's Healthcare as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist working within a probation service in London. Looking forward to learning new skills and gaining experience 😁
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