Category Archives: Counseling Psychology
MSPP’s Annual Gala
MSPP held their annual Gala on Wednesday May 15th and my wife and I were fortunate enough to be able to attend thanks to my involvement in the Train Vets to Treat Vets program. The Gala paid tribute to both … Continue reading
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10 Tips for Writing Capstone (and Surviving!)
So here it is: Ashley’s guide to writing your Capstone and surviving. If you’re a Master’s student, you’ve heard this term (“Capstone”) since you started. It’s the terrifying “thesis” project you have due at the end of your Master’s career. … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye
One of the things I think MSPP doesn’t do enough is tell their students how hard goodbyes are. There is no feeling quite like saying goodbye to a client, after forming a firm, positive relationship with them. This is especially … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling Psychology, Personal Growth
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Fueling the End of the Semester
The semester is coming to a close and the brain and body are begging, “No more!” But shutting down this operation is not a choice. The group projects must be completed, the papers must be submitted and the assignments must … Continue reading
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Taking A Stand
Today was a historic day for me as a counselor-in-training. “Why, Ashley?” You may be asking. I’ll tell you. It begins with a story, starting a week ago (last Friday). I run a group at my internship site called “Meeting … Continue reading
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DSM-V and the Future
Today the DSM-V was confirmed by the APA’s Board of Trustees. This means that, finally, the new edition of the DSM will be published and used by professionals. Especially exciting is the number of changes made to diagnoses or criteria, … Continue reading
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The Paradox of Free Time
At this point you’re probably thinking, “free time? What is that?” At least, that’s what I thought when I was considering this post. For once, I have nothing on my plate, at least not school wise. It’s one of those … Continue reading
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Voting, Registering, Presenting, oh my!
Happy Tuesday! And what an exciting day it has been. Between registering for classes and voting (you all voted, right?), today could not get more hectic. Unless you have a presentation for Internship Seminar, like I do. Then you’re day … Continue reading
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Judgement-free servings of potatoes
Most Sunday afternoons this semester have been a combination of pre-Monday jitters in anticipation of the busy day and a mad dash to finish x, y, and z assignments and readings. These afternoons are typically fueled by my most recent … Continue reading
Happy November! (An Introduction.)
Hello MSPP readers and bloggers alike! My name is Ashley, and I’m happy to be joining the fabulous team of writers here on MSPP Student Voices! I’m here until I graduate next June, so let me tell you a little … Continue reading
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