PSYCHOLOGY ORAL EXAM & BEYOND ...

By: Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

Psychology Oral Exam Study Tips and Psychology Oral Exam Preparation:

In psychology, a good clinical case conceptualization should tell a story. Think about a character in a book or a film.  By definition, a conceptualization is a theoretically based understanding of a client, who she is and why she behaves as she does.  It contains a history of the client, which is theoretically based and also includes a formulation of the client’s problems (Berman, 1997).  In essence, a good conceptualization helps to generate a well-rounded, deeper and more richly layered understanding of who that character is.

Artist Asudev’s painting: Humanity Uprooted

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By Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

If the  day of your Psychology Oral Exam is approaching and you find you are nervous, don’t be shocked.  Nerves are par for the course.  It is quite natural for anyone in your situation to experience nerves, especially as the big day approaches.  Instead of denying your experience, or wishing it will simply go away naturally, you will find it is better to choose to manage it proactively instead.  Here are some pointers which will help you calm your Psychology Oral Exam nerves (more…)

By: Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

On The Road Again…

To move or not to move?  In reality, while you may envision yourself happily in the state you are in, your future may turn out quite differently than planned.  Of course, here come the magic questions…  “What do you envision for your future?  What are your dreams?  What path should you follow to get to where you want to be?”  Given, the future is not certain, it makes good sense for every career professional to consider the mobility question, “What is required for me to be able to practice psychology in another state or region?”  (more…)