Anyone at any career stage should have the ability to be open, the ability to seek support and accommodations if needed, rather than hide.
A Call to Destigmatize Prosumer and Student Lived Experience
Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me
Yeah, I'm constantlyTryna fight somethin' that my eyes can't see My mind and meWe don't get along sometimesAnd it gets hard to breatheBut I wouldn't change my lifeAnd all of the crashin' and burnin' and breakin', I know nowIf somebody sees me like this, then they won't feel alone now My Mind & Me (lyrics) [...]
Applying to School Psych Master’s/Specialist Programs?
Hello! If you found this page, it might be due to an interest in School Psychology or psychology graduate programs. This is my advice as someone who applied to master's/specialist programs. I know that I struggled to find relevant information when I was applying, so I am trying to create a helpful resource for others. [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.This week is #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek.September is #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth. During this time of year, there are many opportunities to get involved in suicide prevention and awareness events! Take time to educate yourself on Suicide Prevention. The topic is often avoided, yet this avoidance can be costly. Progress cannot be made without having difficult discussions. Lived Experience "This study demonstrates that [...]
Summer Reads of 2022
Before starting the second year of graduate school in the Fall, I'd like to dive into some literature for fun! I'm keeping track of my summer reading here... Furiously Happy - Jenny LawsonConversations with Friends - Sally RooneyNormal People - Sally RooneyBaby Teeth - Zoje StageAnxious People - Fredrik BackmanEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - [...]
Wrapping Up Year 1 of Grad School
It has been a minute since I posted on this blog! Life update: I started graduate school in August 2021. I am super excited to be a part of the MA/SSP School Psychology cohort! I have been super busy trying to absorb everything I need to learn. I've seen that mental health in graduate school [...]
Busting 5 Mental Health Myths
As someone who has been actively engaged in the mental health community on social media for the past few years, I have come across an alarming amount of misconceptions about mental health conditions. Many of these myths either minimize conditions (e.g., "Depression is just being sad. Cheer up!"). Others falsely stereotype entire populations (e.g., "People with psychosis are [...]
Exploring Mental Health Careers
For some fields, there are so many resources related to building up one's application, becoming a competitive applicant, and thriving in one's studies & career (e.g., pre-med track). For other fields, such as School Psychology, those resources just are not there. It can be difficult to find helpful advice. With that in mind, I'll start [...]
School Psychology Grad School Interview: Breaking it Down
I just wrapped up my interview season for Master's/Specialist level School Psychology programs! Whew! I wanted to write a blog post while all of it is still fresh in my mind in case anyone finds it helpful. Honestly, I was scared of getting really tricky questions. A lot of the questions were very straightforward. It [...]
Exploring the Field of School Psychology
As a student, you have likely interacted with teachers, counselors, administration, student teachers, and other staff. However, did you know that there may have been a school psychologist in your building as well? Many people do not know about school psychology. This often overlooked role is incredibly important! What is a School Psychologist? School psychologists [...]
The Calculating Mind 