Ways to Benefit from Secondary Supervision When submitting your internship to AHPRA you are required to nominate a primary supervisor and at least one secondary supervisor, however there is no limit to the number of secondary supervisors you can have throughout your internship. Some provisional psychologists only work with their primary supervisor for the duration
Choosing the right supervisor for your 4+2 or 5+1 internship. You have completed your fourth year, found a psychological placement and now need to find a principal supervisor to support you throughout your internship. You may have spoken to prospective supervisors and now need to make the all-important decision of choosing the right
Mindfulness on the go: Integrating mindful awareness into daily activities Research has consistently shown that mindfulness practice has a positive impact on psychological health, with numerous therapeutic benefits including reduced symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and chronic pain. While many of us recognise the benefits of mindfulness and strive to live more consciously, we don’t
How to stay sane while juggling work, kids and home-learning: Tips for working parents As we continue to adjust to a new way of living, parents are now faced with the added challenge of school closures, which means their children are now learning from home. For working parents, this challenge is further compounded, as there
Nurture your child’s mental health during school closures: practical tips for parents This week has seen more and more children staying home from school, which has created a new challenge for parents who have previously never considered home-learning and are not sure what it entails and how to do it. Each child will react differently
Coping with uncertainty: Taking care of your mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic As creatures of habit we thrive on routine and structure. Our need for order and stability stems back to our early development, whereby a predictable environment helps us feel more settled and secure in the world, and an absence of certainty creates
The benefits of a digital detox We depend on our mobile phones, email and the internet for so many of our daily activities that it can be difficult to function without them. Indeed, we may find ourselves panicking when our devices are not at hand. There is no denying the benefit and convenience of modern
Time Management Tips for 4+2 Provisional Psychologists When commencing an internship, navigating the required tasks, competencies and assessments can seem quite overwhelming, and you might wonder how you will manage to keep up with everything. While this can all this can seem rather daunting in the early stages, good organisation and time management will go
How to get the most out of supervision If you are accessing external supervision this can be a big investment of time, energy and money, so you will want to get the most out of your experience. Effective supervision requires input from both the supervisor and supervisee, and initially you might be unsure what to
Questions to ask a potential supervisor If you are considering a 4+2 or 5+1 internship it is important to find good supervision to support and guide you through this challenging but rewarding journey. Supervisors can vary in their experience, theoretical orientation and approach to supervision, so it can be helpful to contact prospective supervisors to