PsycDocGal
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Hello everyone!
I am hoping for some advice on respecialization programs. I am currently working as a government contractor for the past 7 years and my PhD is from R1 university in California. I worked very hard for my PhD and was happy to find a job in southern ca working and using my degree. However, I came to realize that research all day every day without any mental reprieve (I.e., this was previously provided to me via teaching or running subjects) is just not for me. Don’t get me wrong, I do like some aspects of research. Especially data analysis and the idea formation portion. However, I just feel something is missing and I miss using my skills in working with people in a “applied” way as I did with teaching or running subjects.
I am looking into respecializing in clinical at an APA accredited site however the options are super slim. I have two young kids and face some geographic limitations for a future internship (would likely need to stay in the so cal region for my husbands job and kids stability). Some of the schools that offer clinical psychology respecialization are not well respected schools (Fielding, Alliant) not to mention pricey and I worry about wasting time on this type of program only to be viewed as a poor job candidate. Is there anyone here who has respecialized and gained employment successfully? Am I a fool for even considering it?
I am hoping for some advice on respecialization programs. I am currently working as a government contractor for the past 7 years and my PhD is from R1 university in California. I worked very hard for my PhD and was happy to find a job in southern ca working and using my degree. However, I came to realize that research all day every day without any mental reprieve (I.e., this was previously provided to me via teaching or running subjects) is just not for me. Don’t get me wrong, I do like some aspects of research. Especially data analysis and the idea formation portion. However, I just feel something is missing and I miss using my skills in working with people in a “applied” way as I did with teaching or running subjects.
I am looking into respecializing in clinical at an APA accredited site however the options are super slim. I have two young kids and face some geographic limitations for a future internship (would likely need to stay in the so cal region for my husbands job and kids stability). Some of the schools that offer clinical psychology respecialization are not well respected schools (Fielding, Alliant) not to mention pricey and I worry about wasting time on this type of program only to be viewed as a poor job candidate. Is there anyone here who has respecialized and gained employment successfully? Am I a fool for even considering it?