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) [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here are my 20 Books of 2020!
The Calculating Mind 