Dr. Evelyn Jagpat
In this article we continue to examine common problems encountered by candidates during their Psychology Oral Exam. In my work with candidates I helped to prepare for the Oral Exam, I found that some very common pitfalls include, not having a positive attitude, being too concise and brief in response to questions and not knowing how to appropriately respond to multiple levels of critical issues. Let us take a closer look at each of these. (more…)
The long and winding road….
Putting Things in Perspective
November 30, 2013
Evelyn Jagpat O’Halloran, Psy.D.
After the whirl-wind of graduate school, practicums, moving (for some across the country), internship, dissertation, post-doctoral training, demanding case loads, for many having to survive on little income, the EPPP and of course the many other events, changes and challenges of life, one can simply feel a bit exhausted. If you are like most of the high achievers in our profession, you have likely not slowed down or invested much time in good self-care. Therefore, for many, this final hurdle on the path to becoming a fully licensed psychologist may feel like having to cross the Great Wall of China hungry, weary and without shoes! (more…)
