How To Become a Clinical Psychologist

By HowExpert

Are you interested in becoming a clinical psychologist? If your answer is “yes,” this is book is for you. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to forge a rewarding, exciting career in clinical psychology. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know to become a clinical psychologist.
• Learn how to polish your personal statement, curriculum vitae, resume, thesis, and take tests needed to gain admittance into a clinical psychology program.
• The ins-and-outs of starting your own private clinical psychology practice, broken down into simple, clear steps.
• Gain a better understanding of the life of a clinical psychologist career and potential avenues.
• How to apply an array of psychological theories used in everyday clinical psychology practice.
• Gain firsthand knowledge of psychological disorders, reasons people enter counseling, and types of theories that resonate with you.
• Get an overview of recent advancements in clinical psychology and its real-life applications.
• Select a specialized field that captures your interest and pick the clinical psychology school most suited to your interests.
• Plus, read how clinical psychologists have successfully treated disorders, such as anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and alcoholism
• Master the dreaded dissertation with easy, simple steps
• Learn the top clinical psychology jobs in demand and various work environments available to you.
• Nail the clinical psychology interview and snag the best clinical psychology jobs.
• Understand laws, ethics, and codes associated with clinical psychology.
• Uncover personality styles suited to a clinical psychology career.

Structured from your educational journey to top clinical psychology jobs, each chapter focuses on clear and concise steps to help you achieve your goals. Up-and-coming fields, new trends, and hot job jobs in demand are included in this action packed guide. Learn how to keep yourself energized, refreshed, and on top of contemporary clinical psychology issues. It’s time for “How to Become a Clinical Psychology” to catapult your clinical psychology career!

• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Oct 5, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301910397

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How To Become a Clinical Psychologist

Your Step-By-Step Guide To Becoming a Clinical Psychologist

By HowExpert Press & Deborah Nadolski

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Table of Contents

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WORLD WAR I

WORLD WAR II

Chapter 1: THE EDUCATIONAL ROAD

BACHELORS LEVEL

MASTERS LEVEL

DOCTORAL LEVEL

WHAT WILL I LEARN IN AN INTERNSHIP?

FELLOWSHIPS

Chapter 1 REVIEW

Chapter 2

WHAT DOES A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DO?

THE ACADEMIC TRACK

PRIVATE PRACTICE

GROUP COUNSELING

PERSONALITY TYPES: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Chapter 2 REVIEW

Chapter 3: TYPES OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

GEROPSYCHOLOGY

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Chapter 3 REVIEW

Chapter 4: Major Advancements in Clinical Psychology

SIGMUND FREUD

ICEBERG THEORY

ABRAHAM MASLOW

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

FEMINIST THERAPY

THE DIAGNOSTC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL OF MENTAL DISORDERS, VERSION IV (DSM IV)

Chapter 4 REVIEW

Chapter 5: ONLINE DEGREES

Advantages

TYPES OF ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS

DISADVANTAGES

Chapter 5 REVIEW

Chapter 6: How to Apply to a Clinical Psychology Program

GPA

THE PERSONAL STATEMENT

THE ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW

Chapter 6 REVIEW

Chapter 7: BREAKING INTO THE WORKFORCE

JOBS IN HOT DEMAND

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Chapter 7 REVIEW

Chapter 8: Rules Clinical Psychologists must follow

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP

INFORMING THE CLIENT

HOW TO AVOIDING CLIENT HARM

YOUR ROLE AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR CLIENTS

CLIENTS YOU HAVE TREATED

CURRENT CLIENTS

Encounters outside of therapy

Chapter 8 REVIEW

Chapter 9: CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN TREATING A CLIENT

PROTECTING A CLIENT’S CONFIDENTIALITY

Chapter 9 REVIEW

Chapter 10: Licensing, Credential, and Exams

MASTERS LEVEL

NATIONAL COUNSELOR EXAMINATION (NCE)

NCC CREDENTIAL

LICENSING

Chapter 10 REVIEW

Chapter 11: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV)

How is the DMS-IV arranged?

Weaknesses and Problems of DSM IV

Chapter 11 REVIEW

Chapter 12: Work Settings for Clinical Psychologists

HOSPITALS

ACADEMIA

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

JUVENILE