RCI Pathway to Clinical Psychology in India

"...especially in PhD clinical psychology programs...we have the next generation of clinical practitioners being trained by people who aren't clinicians themselves. They aren't experts in what they're teaching, and...this forms the students' ideas about what psychotherapy is, and they just have no clue what really good therapy looks like. It's not in their repertoire of experience. They've never encountered it." https://lnkd.in/eAfqfSW7

Have you ever wondered what being a trainee in a clinical psychology program is like? Well, wonder no more! In our second episode of our new series, ClinPsychJourney, Najlaa – one of our awesome clinical psychologists – gives us a breakdown of what to expect from a master's course. If you're considering applying to train as a clinical psychologist and have any questions on your mind, feel free to message us and we'll be happy to share some helpful insights and tips! #psychology #clinicalpsychology #education #studytips #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth

In our latest ClinPsychJourney chat, clinical psychologist Grace Hu shares how to prepare for the interview to enter a clinical psychology program. She talks through some of the basics, and reminds us how important they are. If done well, they can mean the difference between having a dream and living the reality of becoming a clinical psychologist. #clinpsychjourney #clinicalpsychology #psychology #interviewtips #mentalhealth #health #wellness #mentalhealthmatters

A story over 50 years in the making. This is the untold journey of the school that reshaped the field of psychology, and the people who made it possible. “Legacy of Light - Psychology Then and Now: From Rebels to Advocates” A new documentary exploring the obstacles, breakthroughs, and pioneering spirit that transformed the profession, and how Alliant continues to shape its future. From becoming the first free-standing school of professional psychology amid cultural barriers to growing into the nation’s largest higher-education provider of licensed clinical psychologists… this is the story of how a movement began. Watch the full documentary now: alliant.edu/stories #LegacyOfLight #Psychology #UniversityNews #MentalHealth #Alliant #CSPP #AlliantUniversity

Introducing 'The Palgrave Handbook of Consultancy in Health Psychology'. This handbook edited by Roseanna Brady, Judit Varkonyi-Sepp, and Jan Smith offers a practical guide for health psychologists seeking to develop and enhance their consultancy practice. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3NWh6R3. Dr. Jan Smith. PhD, CPsychol, SFHEA, EdD candidate, AFBPsS

We’re delighted to share that our colleagues Eimear McGlinchey and Marianne Fallon have contributed to The Palgrave Handbook of Consultancy in Health Psychology. In their chapter, “Consultant–Client Relationships: Supporting Development of a National Intellectual Disability Memory Service in Ireland,” Marianne, a Chartered Health Psychologist at Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, describes her consultancy work with the Trinity Centre for Ageing and the Life Course in Intellectual Disability at Trinity College Dublin. She was engaged to support the development of a new National Intellectual Disability Memory Service (NIDMS) at Tallaght University Hospital, with a key focus on designing service delivery indicators. Grounded in the quality-of-care framework developed by Avedis Donabedian, the project involved creating a process to enable meaningful, multi-level stakeholder engagement in measuring quality in healthcare delivery. Central to this work was building respectful, inclusive, and empowering relationships — particularly with people ageing with an intellectual disability. The consultancy process prioritised making reasonable adjustments to ensure accessible participation, adapting creatively to the constraints of Covid-19, and actively minimising inequality for a potentially marginalised stakeholder group. The chapter highlights how consultative approaches can embed core values into national service development while maximising participation. School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin Mary McCarron

In the news: 5 Major Advances in Misophonia Research: Awareness and understanding of misophonia are growing. Here are five key advances that are pushing the field forward. http://dlvr.it/TQzC2L #Misophonia #MentalHealth #Awareness #Research #Psychology

Did the foundation of Psychotherapy begin with a “failure of courage”? I recently took a deep dive into one of the most controversial turning points in the history of psychology: Freud’s abandonment of the Seduction Theory in 1897. What I discovered was more than just a history lesson. It was a profound look at the ethics of "knowing" and the courage required to be a therapist. In his groundbreaking work, The Assault on Truth, J.M. Masson reveals that Freud initially believed his patients’ accounts of childhood abuse. But under intense social and professional pressure, he pivoted. He reframed the real, external trauma as internal "fantasies" which gave birth to the Infamous - Oedipus complex. Why is this so fascinating today? 1. The "Seductive Wish" to Not Know: As Rachel Blass (2016) brilliantly argues, the quest for truth is the foundation of our work. But that quest is constantly threatened by our own "desire not to know." It is often easier to interpret a client's story as a "fantasy" than to face the raw, uncomfortable reality of their trauma. 2. Clearing Parental Blame: Zepf & Zepf (2011) suggest that Freud’s shift served to clear parents from accountability. When we reframe trauma as an "inevitable developmental fate," we risk shifting the guilt back onto the child. 3. The Mandate to Validate: This history reminds us that therapy isn't just about "interpretive brilliance" but it’s about the courage to believe. Modern trauma-informed care is, in many ways, the long-overdue repair of this historical rupture. As I prepare for my career in counseling, this research has sharpened my vision. I want to be a clinician who doesn't "close an eye" to uncomfortable truths but instead has the sustained courage to validate the lived experience of every client. To my fellow clinicians and students: How do you navigate the tension between "clinical interpretation" and "witnessing the truth"? How do we ensure our own discomfort doesn't silence our clients? Let’s discuss in the comments! #Psychology #MentalHealth #Psychoanalysis #TraumaInformed #Counseling #Freud #Masson #ClinicalEthics #PsychotherapyHistory #TheQuestForTruth Pace University

We're talking about how clinical psychology and trauma-informed clinical psychology and how the trainings at CTLD address the rifts and gaps in psychology trainings. #CTLD #CPD #professionaldevelopment #psychology #psychologytrainings #trauma-informedpakistan #traumainformedtherapy #traumainformedclinicalpsychology

Great recent piece from the The British Psychological Society highlighting #psychology’s contribution to SIGN guideline development. As the BPS representative on SIGN Council I get the opportunity to advocate for psychology being embedded within national clinical guidance from the outset. It was encouraging to see a member of our Division of Health Psychology Line Caes contribute to the SIGN pain management guidelines with a clear focus on the biopsychosocial model. This is exactly the direction our guidelines need to take if they are to be truly person centred and effective in practice. This work reinforces psychology is essential to high-quality guidance. Proud to represent BPS in this space and to support embedding psychology at the heart of national guidance. https://lnkd.in/e7WeiNzN #HealthPsychology #SIGN #BPS #Biopsychosocial #Guidelines