Psychology Graduate School: A User's Manual

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Psychology Graduate School: A Users Manual provides a user-friendly description of what graduate study in clinical, counseling, and school psychology is really like. Rather than a mere how-to manual, this book describes the nitty-gritty of the graduate student experience in a casual style so that you will be prepared and successful. Written by an experienced graduate school professor, this book cuts to the heart of what youll experience as a graduate student (good, bad, and otherwise). Topics include dealing with imposter syndrome, understanding faculty, starting clinical work, applying for your internship, celebrating milestones, and crafting a professional narrative. Equal parts inspirational and instructive, Steven R. Smith cuts to the chase about how to deftly navigate the system while keeping your wits about you. Punctuated with quotes and stories from graduate students from all over the country, this readable and enjoyable text will be of interest to students currently in graduate school and those looking forward to attending.

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This slender work is more than just a manual of what graduate study in counseling, clinical psychology, or school psychology involves. It is written by an experienced professional and graduate school faculty member who describes the actual experience and what to expect in a casual, conversational style. Smith bases his advice on his own and other students' experiences. The book addresses a broad range of topics from programs to personal coping skills. Organized into 12 chapters, it covers the admissions process and getting started in a graduate program, dealing with faculty and fellow students, doing research, writing a dissertation and getting published, undergoing clinical training, defending a thesis, finding an internship, becoming a professional, and getting personal therapy. Each chapter ends with a tips and strategies list and further references on the topic. This work is not intended to substitute for more traditional college guides but to offer graduate psychology students and prospective students a down-to-earth take on what to expect and how to survive and thrive in graduate school and beyond. Recommended. * CHOICE *

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Steven R. Smith, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology and the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He previously served as the co-director of the PGSPStanford PsyD Consortium of Palo Alto University.