Clinical Psychologists DefinitionMarch 25, 2014 – 12:00 pm
Definition: A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with highly specialized training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental illness, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Clinical psychologists do not prescribe medications to treat mental illness; rather, they use psychological techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy. Clinical psychologists must usually complete a Ph.D…
Clinical Child Psychology Ph.D ProgramsMay 16, 2015 – 03:11 pm
Our mission is help advance the field of clinical psychology—both by the research we do and the students we train. This mission is reflected in five emphases that make our program unique. Clinical science—We believe that the practice of clinical psychology requires a stronger scientific/research foundation. We ascribe to a clinical science model, and belong to the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science, a coalition of doctoral training programs…
Clinical Psychology HistoryAugust 31, 2014 – 12:30 pm
* Final gross prices may vary according to local VAT. Abstract One issue all clinicians have to face at one time or another in their careers is their own origin and history and the effects these have on the clinical work being done by the individual today. This perspective of one’s own background has become a phenomenon in clinical psychology that has been taken for granted for many decades. However, there is a larger context that often is neglected…
Rutgers University Clinical PsychologyApril 10, 2015 – 08:50 am
The program is designed for students with a primary interest in research and scholarship in addition to clinical practice. The majority of the faculty have a cognitive or behavioral approach to assessment and treatment, and the program is geared primarily to students who wish to receive this type of training. There are also more limited opportunities for students whose interests are eclectic and who may supplement training in cognitive behavior therapy…
University of Maryland Clinical PsychologySeptember 8, 2013 – 08:14 am
Mission Statement The Psychology Clinic at the University of Maryland is the primary training forum for doctoral students in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology and serves the following functions: 1) to provide the highest level of clinical training and supervision by Ph.D.-level Clinical Psychologists; 2) to serve both the University and the larger DC Metro-area community by providing evidence-based assessment…
Yearly Salary of a PsychologistDecember 22, 2013 – 11:39 am
If people seek you out for advice or you re a good listener, you may want to consider a career in psychology. Read on to find out how much psychologists earn and what their job outlook is like. Schools offering . Job Description Psychologists are mental health professionals that observe, interpret and record human behavior. They study human behavior to better understand human activity. If you decide on a career in psychology, you can go into research…
Becoming a Clinical PsychologistJune 23, 2014 – 08:27 am
Clinical psychology is a subfield focused on the study and treatment of mental illness and related behavioral health issues. While many clinical psychologists assess and treat individuals with mental illness, others perform research, teach, or develop programs. Step 1: Bachelor s Degree To become a licensed clinical psychologist, you will first need a bachelor s degree, which teaches the fundamentals of psychology. A bachelor s of science degree in…
