Personal Narrative: A Career As A Clinical Psychologist

One of the biggest rewards in her career as a psychologist is being able to do more for those patients who are struggling. She is able to get to the root of the problem, as she usually sees patients in multiple occasions, which gives her more time to accomplish goals. She also enjoys how diverse her typical work day can be, especially at the health centre. She mentions she does not have a typical day at work, since her clientele is of all ages and with multiple disabilities. Her job also provides her with opportunities for professional development, as she gets opportunities to do presentations in other facilities, workshops, attend conferences, and provide training to those who need it. She enjoys her job at the centre since she works with a diverse team that includes nurses, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals. There is always someone willing to provide consultation if you ever need it and everyone works as a team to provide the best possible …show more content…
At the centre, she provides workshops for her colleagues to avoid burnout and prevent recurrent stress episodes. She admits that the techniques she teaches are helpful in her life as well, Dr. V says the main strategy is to take a step back and remember that it is not your fault that your clients are having difficulties. Furthermore, discussing your worries and stressors with colleagues can also provide relief, especially when others are struggling with the same issues you are. She mentioned that both of her jobs offer psychological services for employees who are feeling burnout or are struggling with the challenges the profession brings. Lastly, Dr. V said she tries to focus on what she can do to help her clients and to be mindful that at the end of the day it is the patient’s choice to fix what is causing them