Distance learning Psychology Masters

The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 111: Pursuing a long-distance Part-time Master’s Degree

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we speak about part-time long-distanced master’s degree with Gavin Clarke, a mature student who’s had many experiences and degrees under his belt. We discuss the value of accreditation by the British Psychological Society, lived experiences, and Gavin also shares his top tip in reducing burnout.

We hope you find it so useful.

I’d love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!

The Highlights:

• (00:00): Introduction
• (01:18): Introducing Gavin Clarke
• (01:57): Meeting Gavin
• (02:51): Gavin’s journey and his current experiences
• (04:52): Juggling a Master’s degree with life
• (06:00): How do tuition fees work for a master’s degree?
• (09:08): The importance of accredited master’s degrees
• (12:34): A day in the life of a long-distance master’s student
• (14:46): What is complex regional care syndrome?
• (17:52): Learning in healing and wounds
• (19:19): The importance of lived experiences in psychology
• (21:32): Gavin’s top tip in reducing burnout
• (22:54): The importance of a “Safe Place”
• (25:44): Connect with Gavin
• (26:53): Summary and close

Links:

📱To connect with Gavin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-clarke-8a28892b/?originalSubdomain=uk and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgavinclarke/

🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses

🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support

📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0

📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97

💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested

✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision

📱Connect socially with Marianne and check out ways to work with her, including the Aspiring Psychologist Book, Clinical Psychologist book and The Aspiring Psychologist Membership on her Link tree: https://linktr.ee/drmariannetrent

💬 To join my free Facebook group and discuss your thoughts on this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspiringpsychologistcommunity

Like, Comment, Subscribe & get involved:

If you enjoy the podcast, please do subscribe and rate and review episodes. If you'd like to learn how to record and submit your own audio testimonial to be included in future shows head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/podcast and click the blue request info button at the top of the page.

Hashtags:

#aspiringpsychologist #dclinpsy #dclin #psychology #assistantpsychologist #psychologycareers #podcast #psychologypodcast #clinicalpsychologist #mentalhealth #traineeclinicalpsychologist #clinicalpsychology #drmariannetrent #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealthprofessionals #traineepwp #qualifiedpsychologist #traineepsychologist #aspiringpsychologists #podcasting #psychologycourse #pwp #clearinghouse #psychologytools #podcast #psychologymasters #distancelearning #distancemasters