First Therapy Session with Your Psychologist

In this week's episode, I break down what a psychologist is probably thinking during one's first therapy session to give you some insight if you're feeling a bit nervous or if you're wondering what working on the job looks like in clinical psychology. DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended as therapy or professional mental health advice. 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights on careers in psychology and mental health! ✍️ Kathleen 📱TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.student.psychologist 📷 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/the.student.psychologist/ 🦋 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089037970835 ***** 00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Intro 00:01:02 - 00:01:53 - Understanding your perspective 00:01:54 - 00:02:52 - Not judging your experience 00:02:53 - 00:04:37 - Fostering collaboration 00:04:38 - 00:05:20 - Remaining curious 00:05:21 - 00:06:51 - Developing a case formulation 00:06:52 - 00:07:30 - Wrapping up ***** 🙋🏻‍♀️ WHO AM I? I’m Kathleen, a registered psychologist and clinical psychology master's student. On this channel, I create videos about study tips (like the NPE) and all things psychology. Join me as I share insights from my experience in the field and help you navigate your journey towards either becoming a psychologist or personal growth. Hashtags #psychology #psychologist #self-help #mentalhealth #wellbeing #lifeadvice