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Tips for writing AHPRA case reports Are you struggling to get started with your case reports? Case reports are an essential component of the 4+2 or 5+1 internship, as they provide a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the breath and scope of your work as a provisional psychologist.  However, many provisional psychologists feel quite nervous at the prospect of writing up cases for both their supervisor and AHPRA, which can lead to procrastination.  This can create unnecessary stress as well as delays in meeting the internship requirements, and potentially delay your internship resulti ..read more

Ways to Benefit from Secondary Supervision When submitting your internship to AHPRA you are required to nominate a primary supervisor and at least one secondary supervisor, however there is no limit to the number of secondary supervisors you can have throughout your internship.  Some provisional psychologists only work with their primary supervisor for the duration of the internship and might never meet their secondary supervisor beyond the initial agreement and signing of forms at the start of their internship.  Others nominate and access several different secondary supervisors You ..read more

Choosing the right supervisor for your 4+2 or 5+1 internship.      You have completed your fourth year, found a psychological placement and now need to find a principal supervisor to support you throughout your internship.  You may have spoken to prospective supervisors and now need to make the all-important decision of choosing the right person to meet your learning and supervision needs.  Asking yourself the following questions will assist you to determine the best match for you: How did I feel when speaking to the supervisor? This question is so important!  The ..read more

Time Management Tips for 4+2 Provisional Psychologists When commencing an internship, navigating the required tasks, competencies and assessments can seem quite overwhelming, and you might wonder how you will manage to keep up with everything.  While this can all this can seem rather daunting in the early stages, good organisation and time management will go a long way in helping you to feel in control, as well as making steady progress throughout the internship. We have put together a few tips to make the process more manageable: Familiarise yourself with the assessment tasks requiredThe ..read more

How to get the most out of supervision If you are accessing external supervision this can be a big investment of time, energy and money, so you will want to get the most out of your experience.  Effective supervision requires input from both the supervisor and supervisee, and initially you might be unsure what to expect or how to use the time most effectively.  It is important that you leave supervision feeling like your questions have been addressed and/or you have a plan to assist you in tackling the challenges you presented during the session.  Supervision should enhance and ..read more

Questions to ask a potential supervisor If you are considering a 4+2 or 5+1 internship it is important to find good supervision to support and guide you through this challenging but rewarding journey.  Supervisors can vary in their experience, theoretical orientation and approach to supervision, so it can be helpful to contact prospective supervisors to ensure that they are a good fit for you.  Most supervisors will be happy to answer questions and provide an overview of their supervisory style, and their responses should give you a sense of whether you could learn from, and feel com ..read more

Mindfulness on the go: Integrating mindful awareness into daily activities Research has consistently shown that mindfulness practice has a positive impact on psychological health, with numerous therapeutic benefits including reduced symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and chronic pain. While many of us recognise the benefits of mindfulness and strive to live more consciously, we don’t always make the time to include mindfulness meditation as part of our daily routine. Often this is because we find meditation difficult, and it is human nature to put off the things we find most challenging ..read more

How to stay sane while juggling work, kids and home-learning: Tips for working parents As we continue to adjust to a new way of living, parents are now faced with the added challenge of school closures, which means their children are now learning from home. For working parents, this challenge is further compounded, as there is now an expectation to do a full day’s work as well as oversee their child’s schoolwork.  Children of different ages present with different needs; very young children, pre-schoolers or require lots of entertaining and do not understand why parents need to work, young ..read more

Nurture your child’s mental health during school closures: practical tips for parents This week has seen more and more children staying home from school, which has created a new challenge for parents who have previously never considered home-learning and are not sure what it entails and how to do it.  Each child will react differently to these new circumstances; we have seen children jumping for joy upon hearing that NAPLAN has been cancelled this year, while others will be concerned about not seeing their friends, or worried about loved ones getting sick.  These are all very normal ..read more