Tag: Graduate Student Wellness
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Selflessly Selfish: Barriers and Recommendations for Self-Care
by Tyler McFayden, M.S., Virginia Tech The day to day of a graduate student is, overall, markedly selfless– we care for our lab, conduct work for our mentor, provide mentorship to undergraduate students, counsel our cohort, and primarily provide clinical services to those in need in our communities. Graduate studies are full of pressures to…
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Improving the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
by Atina Manvelian, The Academy of Psychological Clinical Science Student Engagement Committee Beginning a 5- to 6-year doctoral program in clinical psychology is a massive endeavor that undoubtedly calls into question one’s professional capabilities and identity in the field. Can I continuously analyze data and publish in top-tier scientific journals? Will I make a good therapist? How…