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AP• MSc Dev Psychology •BSc Psychology• Rants about race, gender and inequality within psych• she/her• #blm • all views are my own• freedom for all oppressed🍉
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Sometimes psychology forgets how much poverty and by extension capitalism affects us mentally and emotionally
Especially now more than ever, no matter how much you try to do individual work, your environment and society will still affect you
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@NessaDeex
This really has upset me because the fact this was done in front of people?? Is this where we are at now??
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I’m still in a state of shock as this year all I’ve had is job rejections but finally, I got landed an AP role yay 🥳
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The EU decision to allow employers to ban hijabs
There’s no other reason for this to happen apart from blatant islamphobia, especially with the layer of misogyny
It amazes me how instead to deal with the bigot, Muslim women are being scapegoated and stripped of their autonomy
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What scares me is that they are professionals in the psychology field who essentially refuse to do their role because they don’t believe that racism/sexism/xenophobia and other forms of discrimination doesn’t have a impact on someone’s mental AND physical health
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Got such amazing news on the first day of Ramadan
I’m officially got a MSc in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology with the classification of pass with merit
I’m so happy and proud of myself
I did that
Alhamdulilah 🥺🙏🏽
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I’m proud of myself of applying BUT I was not as sure this year if DClinPsy route was for me.
So I applied for other trainings and I am pleased to say I have been accepted to the recruit to train CYP-IAPT systemic therapy!
I’ll be a trainee in January 2024 i’A💓💓
Something I was working/daydreaming even before I knew what DClinPsy was for years and years is done
I’ve been putting it off due to various reasons so the fact I did it for the first time!!
Good luck to everyone who also applied this year and all prayers and fingers crossed ✨
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Been talking to my friends about salary and honestly makes me realise how low paid assistant psychologist are and for the first time I am genuinely thinking of leaving the entire field for a while cause I can’t afford the luxury of being an AP and also trying to save 4 my future
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It’s really interesting seeing new psychology training/courses coming out that are outside of DClinPsy
Just saw a new one pop up which will take 3 years and you actually can apply if you have a 2:2 and still a chance if you didn’t
I wonder how this will pan out in 5 years
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But this honestly does give me heavy gatekeeping vibes guys.
Tell me if I’m wrong, but I know a lot of you who are PWP/CAP/CWP are also from minority groups
It genuinely feels like they’re stopping you guys from getting the goal we all want
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@NessaDeex
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be rn
I can only hope you are able to find small pockets of joy the next couple of days and you have a great support system 🙏🏽💖
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The DClinPsy saga for me is over, full house rejections
It was a process, it was my first time and now I don’t have to worry anymore
A shame yes, but it is what it is. New game play is made and new job to focus on
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What to do when you've been drained and your reasons of pursuing a field is slowly disappearing.
I know what i want to do and where( be a psychologist in CAMHS) but my God is the field tiring me out. From both as a psychologist and someone empathetic to the kids and teens
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The differences between DClinPsy courses are actually so stark I’m surprised and also intrigued with what each uni is interested in
I understand when my supervisor said to chose a university that aligns with your values and principles as a psychologist
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Despite being able to to go to university and get two degrees and be even luckier to bag two AP roles
More than ever I feel more aware of how classist psychology is. How it always been middle class and seeing more people from different backgrounds get a spot in training
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Something I was working/daydreaming even before I knew what DClinPsy was for years and years is done
I’ve been putting it off due to various reasons so the fact I did it for the first time!!
Good luck to everyone who also applied this year and all prayers and fingers crossed ✨
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One DClinPsy rejection but also one new AP role offer
Some would say balance 🫶🏽✨
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People who are advocating for £10 fine for missed appointments are so far removed from reality of people’s lives when there is so many more urgent things to fix within GP practices
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“I don’t see colour/racism/discrimination”
What a great life to live knowing you can manoeuvre on this earth without any barriers or people disliking or even hating you for your existence
Must be nice to refuse someone’s lived experience because you don’t experience it
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What a life to be living in the UK can’t believe this is my 20s
But in better personal news I managed to secure another AP role 🥳
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I love it when people ask me for guidance in the psych journey especially as I had to navigate it myself with barely any guidance
My DMs are always open 💕
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Heard back from UEL and sadly didn’t get through this time.
I am handling it a lot better than I thought I would, but I know it’s not directly my fault or reflection on me
Also I still have 3 universities left to hear back so who knows
I’A I get good news in the coming weeks
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And yes this is meant to be a “professional psych” account but professionalism goes out the window
Besides, psychology needs to take a stance on politics and social events anyways
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The day has arrived and despite the rain we love a masters graduation
[i took my trainers off really quickly]
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Thinking about wanting a DClinPsy buddy who’s also applying
Or even several of us in a group cause I deffo can’t do it alone 😣
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I’m Samira and I’m finishing my Msc in Developmental psychology and psychopathology
My interests lie in developmental psych(obvs) within the black community
I’m a black muslim woman wanting to improve access and research within the black community focusing on children and teens
We're kicking off
#BlackInMentalHealthWeek
with
#BIMHRollCall
🙌🏾👏🏾👋🏾
Introduce yourself with a tweet:
1️⃣ Tell us what makes you
#BlackInMH
(include pictures 📸 and emojis that represent you)
2️⃣ Tag others and add
#BIMHRollCall
so we can RT 🗣️ and add you to our list 📃!
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The last thing I’ll say is this-
If the people responsible for this don’t want PWP and other such roles to be “funnels” for DClinPsy which is already a big claim to make
Why have a lot of the application said that this is a great route to getting the doctorate?
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Being told you’re valued and appreciated in the team is really nice to hear especially from my position and hearing it from the clinicians 🥺💖
I’m really lucky to be in a great team
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Seeing my friends actually get onto the clinical doctorate makes me soooo happy 🥺🥺🥺
Like yeah go friend! Just makes the overall happiness for people be even more bc I know them personally 💓
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Just saw a tweet of someone saying some bringing politics into health.
Do you know how not only privileged and also ignorant you have to be to not be affected by politics
Health and politics literally go hand in hand
To be apolitical is also failing healthcare and patients
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Things I’m speaking into existence:
I am going to be a trainee CWP by the end of this year!!!!
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I truly do love psychology twitter
Got nothing but amazing insight and help from others and networking too
Found even greater opportunities too
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Entering the last weeks of hearing back from
#Dclinpsy
and sending extra hugs to everyone, especially the people in the same boat as me who haven’t heard back 🫂
Hoping for the best results regardless of outcome!
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My degree came through the post today!
I really have 2 degrees under MY name 🥰🙏🏽
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Imagine being one of his patients and seeing this.
This is awful and the fact he’s bold enough to tweet this
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Is there a support ground for people who wanna apply for the DClinPsy but feel like a headless chicken about it 😭😩
Personally I’ve decided to apply next year onwards
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Over a year later and I’ll soon start my AP role in CAMHS and I’m so glad I stuck through it all!
Even my detour of being SEN TA for half of this year
Super excited how this journey will go for me ☺️
What to do when you've been drained and your reasons of pursuing a field is slowly disappearing.
I know what i want to do and where( be a psychologist in CAMHS) but my God is the field tiring me out. From both as a psychologist and someone empathetic to the kids and teens
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Is it just me or when you speak to other people and see how much further they are along with their career and you get frustrated that psychology can be so tedious and long?
Just me?
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The case of a young person feeling so hopeless due to the non refundable masters fee of a GRAND and only realised the ridiculous costs of living
Why are universities still forcing especially masters students to put down deposits for a place. After looking at their application
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Almost didn’t want to do this but why not
Hi I’m Samira and I’ve finished a MSc in developmental psychology and currently working with SEN children
I’m interested in [social] development, ASD and as of late suicidal behaviour in ethnic groups
I tag everyone who wants to join
The time has FINALLY come! It's
#BlackInMentalHealthWeek
! Let's get things started with the
#BIMHRollCall
! Y'all know the drill!
🌱Introduce yourself
🌱 Tell us what makes you
#BlackInMH
(if you use pictures please include Alt text)
🌱Tag others & add
#BIMHRollCall
so we can RT!
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Between working full time, looking for a new job as my contract is ending soon ish, applying for the DClinPsy, wanting to get involved with enriching myself, seeing loved ones, taking care of myself ect ect ect
I need more than 24 hours 😩
How do people adult???
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This really hits home for me when back in secondary school a girl hated my soul and when I asked why her answer was “because you’re too smart and I don’t like that”
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Happy black British history month
Educate yourself, elevate black people in your life and pay anyone who is doing work for you this month
- from a black muslim person living in the UK
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This is very worrying. This person really is not understanding what anti-racism means and it’s truly to do “I don’t see colour” as well as denial of racism in the first place
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Seeing so many people I follow get into the
#dclinpsy
makes me so happy for them and shows that it is possible!
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It is interesting that one person sharing their view is met with people saying how dare she have said view and ending with insults. Like that will help with any constructive views.
Ultimately its her choice of how she wants to be taught as once again professionals also come in
Just saw that UCL invited someone who pushes anti psychiatry rhetorics to teach dclin trainees. Rethinking my uni choices as we speak.
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Being a visible “other” its a catch 22 because it’s damn if you do and damn if you don’t
People won’t be happy with my existence so I rather be a nuistance and continue to loudly talk about systematic racism in psychology and the mental health services
I will be a disruption🥰
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I can see that slowly the DClinPsy interview results are coming in
To everyone who’s awaiting, I hope you get the news you want!!
And to others who haven’t managed to secure a place, don’t let this define you
It’s a very hard journey and even getting an interview is amazing
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Psychology field 🤝 exploiting people by knowing people need experience
Why do honorary psych jobs still exist when they’re extremely demanding
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And if they choose not to work, then get more grief for “choosing not to assimilate”
For once I hope the UK does not follow EU legislation
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Once again, I just wanna put it out there that if anyone wants any guidance or help in regards of the psychology field
maybe you are undergrad or just starting your masters
I would love to help you out! I never had that support, especially in the beginning so I would love to help
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I truly hope he’s freed and receives all the support
Osime Brown, an autistic Black man, sentenced and threatened with deportation, because he was not articulate enough to speak for himself, like Richard Kimble, in The Fugitive, he must now fight against the system to prove his innocence to end his nightmare.
(See more below)
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As applications have officially opened and I actually am applying this year
Last minute decision making(as I always do) are coming back
But good luck to everyone applying and I hope we all get what we deserve
#dclinpsy
🤞🏽
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Pretty lovely thread for anyone interested in Ramadan and iftar in particular 👇🏽
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting & is centered around prayer, reflection & community.
People come together for Iftar - the meal in which Muslims break their fast upon the sun setting.
To celebrate Ramadan, a thread on the spiritual meaning of the Iftar…
#RamadanKareem
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Is there any small(ish) psychology book clubs? Preferably with WoC and Black women but I’m open minded
I need something like that to get me to read more
If not, if others are interested I wouldn’t mind setting one up 🤷🏽♀️😉
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Really glad I’ve been able to get over my shyness of emailing people for opportunities this year
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Also now realising...I did an entire systematic review alone....in a pandemic??
It’s only now I am realising how big of a deal it is and this is a huge skill I’ve picked up
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Is there anyone like me who isn’t ready to apply for the DclinPsy just yet but maybe in the next two years and want to buddy up?😅
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Grateful for being able to be near the sea and sun for the week
(And meet adorable cats along the resort I’ve been staying)
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I love how Dr Dawn Edge mentioned the fact that there is research looking into black men and their mental health and not as much looking into black women and their mental health
Which is true considering the biggest demographic suffering from a mental illness are black women
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Communal healing and using other forms such as music, dance, nature and art need to be used within mainstream therapy more
It’s a wonderful tool which is far more beneficial especially for ethnic communities
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Shoutout to my best friend telling me there’s a solar storm and shoutout for night make for capturing it 🥹
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I remember being told about this in a lecture once and all I thought was the audacity of white professionals going into a country and assumed their technique worked and not realise that the communities were healing in a different way
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This part of the pandemic was brushed aside way too quickly and to this day is genuinely blows my fucking mind that they went ahead with this
Ableism has been normalised so much that this government did this without a blink of an eye
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🥳🥳
It’s been such a great experience and it’s always cool to say the first cohort of a new degree
First cohort of MSc Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology. Class of 2020
@KingsIoPPN
@KingsCollegeLon
So proud.
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To the wonderful psychology twitter world:
Are there any classes or teachings I can attend in regards to liberation psychology? I’d love to expand my learning ✨
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Seeing people submitting their DClinPsy applications and wishing everyone the best of luck!! 🤞🏽💓
(Also I will be lurking for when I’m gonna be applying)
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When patients tell you how much more relaxed and safe they feel during the assessment 🥹
Makes me feel confident that I am able to pursue this very long journey of clinical psychology
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Not going to lie... these DClinPsy tweets are really making me rethink a few things
I need a plan B, C and perhaps D
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I’m sorry to say but this is just purposely putting a barrier.
Especially knowing how difficult it has been to even pass the last two years
The fuel shortage ect
Truly, if the person can get to places on time why does it matter what the transport is? 🤨🤨🤨
Extremely upset with
#Hertfordshire
#dclinpsy
decision to terminate my interview due to an inability to gain my driving license in time of interview (which was delayed due to a huge family death this year). I really do believe this is a huge structural barrier.
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Looked on DClinPsy and i got rejected by another lmao so make this 3/4 😭
Slight annoyance has come this time but it’s part of a bigger picture of why so I’m deffo doing a bedrot and start again tomorrow 🫣
2/4 outcomes received
Just waiting and seeing the rest, I am actually way less disappointed about rejections than I imagined
Is this because I’ve mentally already taken another route? (Applying for CWP and then eventually try again to become a systemic family practitioner)
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After so long- finally know what 4 universities I want to apply for the doctorate 🥳
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Are there any psych organisations/protests/conversation about not just Gaza and Palestine but also Congo and Sudan ect
It’s all interlinked and I want to know how the field is managing this, if at all
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As someone who was deep in their imposter syndrome and quite frankly too scared to apply this year
I hope that everyone who has applied gets what’s they deserve and do treat yourself kindly and fair regardless of the answer 🫶🏽
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I hope that fellow full house rejects are taking care of themselves and don’t internalise the decisions of universities!
It is pretty much a draw of a hat at this point
You’re brilliant in your own way, a shame for others for not seeing it 🤌🏽
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This workshop im doing around liberation psychology and trauma has been so interesting and the way I am thinking about my own learning with my degrees and how much it’s honed from a white middle class perspective when I’m so far removed and most people in the UK are too
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@Talk2Abby_
It can do, but it can also ignore external issues that affects you by individualising factors
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Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who partakes in this holy month
Despite the level of injustices happening and holding Palestine , Sudan, Congo and all other countries in mind; May it be a blessed month for you and to be a month of reflection and inner peace❤️🌙
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Been the one appointed as mindfulness person who does a mindfulness exercise with our family DBT skills group
Been told by a few parents that I should get into podcasting or even create an audio mindfulness thing 🤣
But it’s nice being told that your voice is soothing and warm
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How many more black people are being failed by this country
Especially black women?
May she rest in peace ❤️
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Finally got a start date and I can start this role 😩
It’s been rough but finally I’m here 🥹
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Applied to my first CWP post
(Also been applying to AP roles as well)
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And seeing the conversations lately about people are feeling about the course itself.
Makes you wonder at times if the journey and getting qualified is worth it you know.
But here we are, and might as well go all the way and title drop as Dr whenever you want 😂
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It has been
#ChildrenMentalHealthWeek
but children in Gaza are going through the most soul destroying and horrifying genocide. There has been a new term created to describe the sheer death and erasure of their linage
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I am glad people are holding organisation and even the field of psychology accountable because of what the nature is
To stand and watch a genocide happen is true injustice
Now more than ever, when our own government is failing us, we MUST be loud with our solidarity and help
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The pandemic personally has made it hard for me really reflect and realise age
Feels like I was 23, I blinked and I’m 26 this week
I will have to sit down and reflect on one of my a/l days
Anyone else feels like this?
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Been settling in my new role really well!
Very happy and feel supported
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So wonderful that this is happening
It’s unique intersection and unique life experience so l am glad this has been created 🫶🏽
Introducing the Black Muslim Women Healers Directory 🤎
The directory is a unique hub of experienced healers who identify as Black Muslim Women.
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First week in my new AP role done!
Feel really lucky but also reassured that I managed to get two AP jobs and two very varied roles too!
Still slightly nervous to take more of a lead and make decisions which have direct impact but I need this push!
Plus the team is super nice ☺️
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Let’s not forget that it’s always;
Free Palestine
Free Sudan
Free Congo
Free West Papua New Guinea
Free all the oppressed from imperialistic nations in this lifetime
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I have not seen a service user who had anything positive to say
Children and teens are being failed horribly and it’s so shit to see.
From up to 2 year referral times
To kids and teens being invalidated
CAMHS is a failed service(s) overall
When will things get better??
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Just back to say I got a interview at a role I really wanted and it made my week after dozens(and I mean dozen) of rejections
All because of this app too! Times like these Twitter is amazing
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In more positive news I’ve finally pushed myself and submitted my article summarising my dissertation for a psych journal
If it all works out, I will continue to push myself write more psych stuff
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There’s no joy even in his guilty verdict.
This doesn’t change anything, it’s because it triggered a movement and it would be too silly to let him be free.
Don’t be fooled to think it’s real justice.
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The rampant islamphobia this year in Europe and UK has been insane
The repercussions of this will be dire
Employees can be banned from wearing headscarves, top EU court rules
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