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May 2023
24m 32s

What to do when you're on a Psychology r...

Dr Marianne Trent
About this episode

Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast.

It’s that exquisitely painful time of year where people often find themselves on reserve lists for training courses. How can we try and take some control and bide out this tricky phase? Here’s my top tips! I’d of course love any feedback you might have, and I’d love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins!

The Highlights:

  • (00:00): Overview
  • (00:46): Intro
  • (02:05): How a reserve list works
  • (03:06): My experience with reserve lists
  • (05:19): Our window of tolerance
  • (06:14): Important Dates
  • (07:27): Changes which increase the anxiety!
  • (08:42): Tip 1
  • (09:46): Tip 2
  • (10:37): Tip 3
  • (11:45): Tip 4
  • (15:12): Tip 5
  • (18:00): Tip 6
  • (19:00): Tip 7
  • (20:16): Summary
  • (21:22): Donations gratefully received and close

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