if you’re aiming for a career in psychology, this episode will help you take your reflections to the next level. i’m sharing six practical tools to help you reflect like a psychologist - so you can move beyond surface-level answers and show genuine insight. whether you’re preparing for assistant psychologist roles, applying for the dclinpsy, or simply want to improve how you think about your experiences, this episode breaks down how to link real-life situations to psychological theory, recognise your own biases, and reflect with depth and clarity. these are the strategies i wish i had when i first started. if you want to stand out in interviews and speak with confidence about your skills, this is for you.
timestamps:
00:26 - intro
00:51 - why you need to be reflective
01:38 - i want you to think like psychologist
02:10 - defining reflective practice
03:24 - start writing
05:03 - the Gibbs reflective model + example
09:37 - the 'so what' model
10:45 - strategy 1: go beyond description
12:14 - strategy 2: show awareness of own reactions and biases
13:43 - strategy 3: link experiences to psychological models
14:54 - strategy 4: consider multiple perspectives
16:02 - strategy 5: identify learning and future development
17:31 - strategy 6: being honest about complexity
19:08 - example of applying all six reflective practice strategies
23:52 - conclusion and call to action
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