Walden Clinical Psychology Program Strengths And Weaknesses

Peterson, R., Gundlapalli, A. V., Metraux, S., Carter, M. E., Palmer, M., Redd, A., & ... Fargo, J.

Review the program descriptions below and describe how a degree from the School of Psychology & Counseling would facilitate your personal and professional goals. (50-100 words)

Kaufman, M., Janes, A., Hudson, J., Brennan, B., Kanayama, G., Kerrigan, A., . . . Pope, H.

After a thorough review of more than forty Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology, I have chosen to apply to Fielding Graduate University because my goals fit with the program. Due to the knowledge and training specific to clinical psychology that Fielding will provide and the six values that include academic

The following table summarizes data from the APA (1997) national membership base. As seen here, Division 12 clinical psychologists were more often employed in private practice, hospitals, and medical schools. By contrast, Division 17 counseling psychologists were more likely to be located in universities (particularly university counseling centers) and other human service settings. Graduate Admissions In a large study, colleagues and I set out to obtain critical information on the admission statistics and student characteristics of APA-accredited programs in counseling and clinical psychology (see Norcross et al., 1998, for details). We secured the following information: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores and grade point averages (GPAs), number of applicants and acceptances, percentages of incoming students entering with a baccalaureate only and those with a master's degree, and the percentages of incoming students who were women and minorities. The results from 178 clinical psychology programs and 61 counseling psychology (response rates of 99% and 95%, respectively) provide the empirical basis for these conclusions: • The mean GRE scores of accepted applicants in clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs were similar overall with a few differences favoring the clinical

Through experiential activities the group will critically examine the significance of clinical supervision in training of clinical psychologists. The students will reflect on two different modalities applied to the supervision process.

Clinical and counseling psychology has been one of the potential career field I may be pursuing in the near future. I have been very interested in both but currently unsure which career path is for me. In order to help myself reach definite terms on what is the possible career path I would like to pursue between clinical and counseling psychology, it is of great significance to continue my ongoing knowledge and exploration about the clinical and counseling career field.

 The first case illustrated by Robinson and Reiter (2016) pertains to competence within the PCBH model. Specific guidelines are provided to demonstrate how a psychologist can gain competence within different subsects established within the field of psychology. For example, some states have specific requirements that a psychologist must meet in order to be recognized as a

In the past seven weeks we observed various clients, assessments, and interventions. Mostly we’ve seen interventions, however we have watched one in depth assessment. Therefore, during this midterm paper, I want to share what knowledge I’ve gained in assessment, intervention, and in overall counseling. Furthermore, I want to integrate information from other classes and supplementary forms from ICON.

It is said that a known part of many clinicians work is overseeing psychologist in training which may require their own set of exceptional ability to efficiently guide practicum, internship along with post-doc trainees. This created model is all done to develop exceptional therapists who later develop into successful practitioners. The Psychotherapy based supervision model started as the practice of observing, assisting, and receiving feedback. It is said that the supervision follows the skills and techniques of the specific theory or model being practiced by the supervisor and supervisee.

Walden university has done their due diligence when it comes to providing quality program for those who plan to seek a career in clinical psychology. Walden’s clinical psychology program is geared towards innovative learning and enhancing ones skill set when it comes to scholarly research, theories, ethics, and, social impact of the profession( walden.edu,2012) . This program offers a well-rounded educational program so that students becomes familiar with the history of psychology and how psychologist such as Lightner Witmer sit the ball in motiond with the learning and teaching of disabilities. Not stopping there he went on to include the importance of observationsal experiments with the purpose of promoting change. With this

Businelle, M. S., Kendzor, D. E., Reitzel, L. R., Costello, T. J., Cofta-Woerpel, L., Li, Y.,

Why would anyone go into counseling it is a job where we met people at their worst, and it takes a special person who is willing to meet a person at their lowest and pull them back to their best. In order to become a successful counselor, we must first be aware of our own self to ensure that our clients receive us at our best. There is no cookie cutter outline to counseling every case is different and everyone is unique so all we can do is follow a general guide line and shape it to meet our client’s specific needs. In the article by Petrocelli We learn that all major theories can be seen as having two similarities. According to Petrocelli Capuzzi and Gross believed that the theories “all draw attention to their respective process of change and their respective interventions (Petrocelli).” Theories are important because it allows counselors to follow the stages of development throughout the life span, and it provides an incite to what might be missing in our clients lives or what changes they are

In addition, they may be required to take a basic educational psychology course that focuses essentially on instructional theory to the exclusion of application, particularly learning constructs related to mental health”(Koller & Bertel, 2006, p. 201).

The aim of the study was to determine which methods are most effective in preparing students for their future work as qualified psychologists working with a growing number of clients with diverse cultural backgrounds. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of education, discussion and practical experience.