We learn more from failure than success. You should be very proud of yourself for sharing this. It takes real strength to admit shortcomings and mistakes, particularly in a profession so focused on a certain image. You inspire people by your honesty, bravery and genuine nature, not your grades! As an incoming trainee I look forward to your videos to see the truth, not the rose tinted version we are all advertised. Thank you and remember to keep focused on yourself. 😊
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment. It took me a while to get to the place where I was ready to share but I'm happy I did. Congrats on getting a place on the course! I hope you settle in well :)
@sidramunir6910
Жыл бұрын
@@SharonB hello I am from Pakistan what is dclinpsy is it pH.d degree 21 years of education or 18 years?? I am confused I am post graduate clinical psychology from Pakistan can you please guide
@SummerRosehip
3 ай бұрын
Sharon! I'm a fellow trainee clinical psychologist too, and let me tell you, because of some 'failures' I ended up going for my doctorate in my 30s which I did not intend to do! So everything happens for a reason, maybe it's a hidden message for your younger self who was not a professional back then and testing the waters, so look how far you have come!? For me I thought I could not afford a career break, when actually something bad happened to make me go on one, and in hindsight it will all work out. So make the most of your learning journey and not focus on the destination.
@laramchale40
2 жыл бұрын
This is such an insightful video for someone about to embark on training. Huge respect and gratitude for you sharing this and normalising it! These are the human sides psychologists need to show more 💪🏽 Your authenticity is amazing and is exactly what will make you an amazing clinical psychologist 🙏🏽
@kirstywilliams6729
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and honest with us. I've just started my 4th year of Psychology and last year was the first year where I *really* struggled. I am dyslexic where it affects my processing memory, not so much getting letters and numbers muddled up. This means that I read and learn things and almost instantly forget... I'm trying so hard but I can't help but feel that I will also fail. However, I am looking up to fellow dyslexic people who have achieved doctorates and completed medical school. This has helped me a lot. I still have doubts but I carry on and work hard. I have a growing family as well, so I am very motivated to do well for my children. Thank you again for this raw footage and showing everyone the reality of study! You are going to do great things ❤️
@sheridan8005
Жыл бұрын
That's not dyslexia
@BeccaRaley
2 жыл бұрын
Failure is an extremely difficult thing to admit to, but as shown by your situation it is only a temporary obstacle that can be used to reevaluate and improve. Thank you for being so candid about your experience - both the good and the bad. When things go wrong it’s so easy to feel alone and as if you yourself are the failure - especially in academia with standardised grading systems. It’s easy to compare yourself to others negatively, but you have experienced so much success in your career so far due to your aptitude and incredibly hard work. Everyone is both ahead of and behind someone else, and you are moving at a fantastic pace. (As a 2nd year undergraduate still at 22 there is no chance I’ll be where you are at 25!) There’s a reason you’re such an inspiration to aspiring psychologists, and it’s because you are so open and passionate and are honestly someone we believe will have every success and can aim to emulate. Good luck and I hope you continue to feel better about yourself, but you’re doing amazingly x
@lisaogbeide3606
2 жыл бұрын
You’ve been such a support to us future clinical trainees! So I pray all the good will you’ve given us will return to you ❤️❤️ praying for favour and grace in this time. YOU are GOOD enough!
@aeronation7465
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon, firstly god bless you, your videos inspired me to pursue a career in clinical psychology. Im 31 and just started my MSc in psychology (conversation). I have a ton of clinical experience as both a support worker and mental health practitioner and honestly at 25 i wouldn't have been able to do what you are now. Keep strong 💪 you've got this! ✊ P. S. Its a complete joke they'd kick you off after two fails 🤦♂️ do they not realise the impact on trainees mental health!
@laurennicl94
2 жыл бұрын
It's not just the DClinPsy. Most students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses will face being kicked off if the same assignment is failed twice.
@PM-lr8xv
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing 💖💖💖 you didn't fail us, by sharing all sides of your successes and failures, it only makes you more human and relatable to us and I couldn't look up to anyone more authentic so thank you for being okay with being vulnerable with us, you're awesome🌟🌟🌟
@sarar672
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon for sharing your experience with us , it is very valuable when people share their failures besides their success. It shows the real journey.✌️
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hopefully it doesn't scare people away from the DClinPsy haha.
@blackmagesteve
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow 2nd year trainee Sharon I totally felt this. I failed an assignment and I literally felt the bottom had dropped out of my world. As awful as it is, you are so right about how a failure makes you re-evaluate things. I definitely feel it has made me stronger and you move forward. Plus it's really difficult doing an exam in a pretend scenario, especially when you're being assessed. I bet you're amazing in real-life settings with clients. Stay strong, we'll get there! Much love x
@jennaskyewatson6585
2 жыл бұрын
I love how you see the silver lining in all this as there is! Love love your content. Grateful for your honesty ❤️
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely try to see the glass as half full but it took a while for me to get to that point in this situation. Thank you for supporting my page!
@EA-rt3pi
2 жыл бұрын
Darling! Just commenting to say I joined a webinar for dclinpsy applications and you were highlighted as one of the top channels to follow for amazing guidance. I was really excited as I’ve been following you for a long time. Thank you for everything you do!!!
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh this is very surreal! Can I ask what webinar this was? Thank you so much for supporting this channel!
@EA-rt3pi
2 жыл бұрын
@@SharonB it was a DClin 2023 webinar hosted by the UK Clinical Psychology Doctorate applicants group on Facebook. Happened last Friday I’m not sure if it was recorded
@foy488
2 жыл бұрын
im hoping to start my doctorate next year so dont give up and try again!
@aparnaprasad5038
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. It comes from a genuine place and that's what matters
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It's important people see all sides to the DClinPsy
@KeepNitReal1980
2 жыл бұрын
Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift. And eventually we find that lessons learned from that discouraging experience prove to be of great worth.
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
For sure! Seeing this fail as a blessing now
@denishaymitchell5271
Жыл бұрын
if u fail it can you retake it?
@candytwiggytwist3506
2 жыл бұрын
Strange, I have impression that actually one of your biggest strenghts is interpersonal, empathy and relation with another person, which can be translated so well and surely is, to clinical setting! Maybe, like you say, the focus on the task and kindda fulfilling requirements caused you lose your real side of you? It also seems strange that while already not many people were chosen for ClinPsy training, there is not enough effort done to prepare you ALL for the job and they just fail you (?!?). I wonder if you do your own therapy, because this could be helpful too... We know how painful it must have been love, and I am telling you, you didn't deserve it!!
@BullzOfSteel
2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna buy the examine life book now. Thanks for sharing thr whole video. I'm still stuck on what program to apply for in grad school.. my main focus I want is clinical and psychotherapy. I'm in america, so maybe the requirements could be different. But I was gonna do a masters in clinical mental health counseling next spring. But then I was recommended to do masters in social work because in america a masters in social work can apply for LCSW and do the exact same thing as a licensed professional counselor, but with more options. Now I found out about masters in clinical psychology... and I'm like... bruh..... lol deadlines are coming too and I can't apply to multiple programs for this one university that's offering both, and even if accepted in all those I apply, im confused on which to commit... im 32 years old, which also takes a factor because I was thinkin about clinical psychology masters, and could always do clinical psychology doctorate later if I wanted... but honestly I just wanna counsel people and help them mentally. I live in texas and Texas passed a law in 2019 which allows clinical psychology associates to have their own private practice if they meet 3000 supervised hours between 24-48 months... soo it's a bruh moment im going through
@sugarshae1
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for sharing and being honest! Your videos have been a big help! I'm wondering...where are you at now? What did you decide to do from here onwards?
@fionasstory6126
Жыл бұрын
I agree that I think this will be the making of you. You are clearly going to be a wonderful psychologist and this fail is really only going to contribute to that. Well done being so brave as to share this here. Failure is so painful. But ultimately perfectionism is deadly and everyone makes mistakes. Wishing you lots of luck from here.
@sarahcollins7220
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your reality and authenticity. You've helped a lot of people.
@sharonanderson5622
Жыл бұрын
You explained so many aspects of what failure can mean on both a personal and professional level. It’s the personal level that matters.
@peaches8864
5 ай бұрын
Also keeping in mind that the way uni needs us to present as a psychologist, is very different to how you present wiht an actual client. Please know this doesn't make you a bad psych.
@BullzOfSteel
2 жыл бұрын
I also lost alot of confidence and self worth in since December of last year.... i made As and continue too, but it was.. and is... hard to explain... but its like about who I am, how I acted, my social skills seemed to have dropped, no longer the class clown I used to be.. politics really gotten to me, seeing politics get into psychology programs and like.. alot more I wish I could say here.. but im gaining my confidence and self worth back, even though it's been 9 months... its finally starting to come back, though I still don't feel the same I used to be, which I know we are never the same person as our past self, however I dont feel like a better version even... luckily, I do believe I will be 10 fold better of a person, and I know these internal struggles will only strengthen me and my future clients for the best
@Luketherapy
11 ай бұрын
Hey Sharon, I would highly recommend a book called The Power of Now if you haven't read already, I think you'll love it. Thanks for sharing this, I applied to this training 3 times and failed, and learnt something everytime. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge for the applications, I will apply again this year but definitely care a lot less which is a great feeling
@ocarter3560
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing & so glad to see you're taking it in your stride ! Also thank you for doing your bit to normalise failure/rejection because they're a normal part of life everyone experiences and feeling as if we're alone in them makes us more likely to give up/internalise harmful narratives. Good luck with the rest of your training you'll smash it!
@hollie111
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking your truth Sharon! This will show your viewers that it's normal to have setbacks in your psychology journey. It shows how much you care about your clinical skills being beneficial for your service users that not passing affected you. Your genuineness, empathy and insightfulness highlighted the qualities of a great clinician. ☺️ Thank you for your videos they give me hope that getting a place on the clinical psychology course is possible one day.
@Rebecca-pv5nv
2 жыл бұрын
Failing isn’t something I thought about needing to accept as almost definitely happening but apparently it is so normal! Do you know on average how often trainees might expect to experience failing an assignment? Like yearly, for example? I know you can’t put an exact number on it but maybe it’s more common in the first year or maybe it happens throughout the course for lots of people
@PsychologyCast
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Sharon, its a tough journey and you will grow every day
@erinhurley1536
2 жыл бұрын
Very mature reflection Sharon. It shows your commitment to learning and growing - be proud of that!
@insanity3gamesdmabrauskas536
Жыл бұрын
Your amazing, keep your head up, sometimes we need to look at how far we’ve come and you going this far be very proud of yourself, God has got you, continue trusting Him He will guide you next to where you are called 🙃
@laurenlivscash3044
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so open and honest :) you’re amazing!
@KeepNitReal1980
2 жыл бұрын
Do not waste any mistakes, learn something from it.
@benedictash1358
5 ай бұрын
💚
@louiseburke2971
Жыл бұрын
I remember watching your vid when it was "AP this", like being an AP was the holy grail. Its lovely to see how you have matured in such a short space of time. From a fellow trainee. You make me feel really old
@diamond-zb6rl
2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to become clinical psychologist can you just do three years undergraduate and then go on to the clinical psychology docotrate course for 3 years ?
@Fatima-qu3ml
Жыл бұрын
If u get a 2:1 on psychology degree u can go to clinical psychology doctorate straight ahead when u have 1 year minimum of related experience, if u get a 2:2 u can do related masters for a year before the doctorate
@mariamejawara
Жыл бұрын
preferably is to get a 12 months work experience as an assistant psychologist. While you are studying for your undergraduate degree, you should get some work experience/internship during summer or your free time to get experience to apply for the assistant psychologist role. You can do volunteering if you can't find internships.
@zahlemat2192
Жыл бұрын
What happens if you fail a year? Do you have to retake or do they kick you out?
@ridhisahni6230
10 ай бұрын
O
@another2160
2 жыл бұрын
Damn thanks for sharing, im 21 gonna do a masters before applying for doctorate and this is inspirational in a way. I plan to build work experience while getting a masters to boost my chances (i have 0 exp as of now 😂)
@ichotch108
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever feel scare of failure because you have never fail before? Because I am scare that I will fail in an important time.
@ReturnOfTheNerdStarWars
Жыл бұрын
Very brave of you to make this video, you work really hard, and being told you 'failed' is like receiving a Mike Tyson punch to the stomach! Students are made to do role play simulations, and you only get 20 minutes......huh? That sounds really odd, what is the point of doing that.... more like a First Aid test, the scenario drills, where the instructor invents an accident, and you need to assess the situation, and figure out what has happened. Is this useful/necessary in order to become a Clinical Psychologist? I'm not very good a charades, maybe I need to start practicing. "It's a book, no! It's a play, no it's a neurological disorder, 3 words!! ......Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" ..... What is the reasoning behind including this type of 'simulation' in the curriculum, do the instructors explain this. btw I have Tourette's Syndrome so don't take offense to any of my ramblings/humor, that's just how I am.
@afsanasumaiya3933
2 жыл бұрын
Full scholarships available in uk!! On clinical psychology!
@nadiapopescu9337
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@catherinetyerman9698
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! I think it's really important and when I was on the course everyone felt destroyed when they failed something - and it happened a lot. Yes, failure is a natural part of life, but a very hard part of life. I think it is very important that we self-reflect and use self-care - accountability, and responsibility for our actions. However, we must also consider that the training courses do not always build a safe foundation for their students - it shouldn't feel that bad. Courses are paid well to get the best out of their students. However, courses can be very rigid and they all have too much content for 3 years. I think it's so important to keep in mind that it is possible the training structure needs to be improved - instead of relying on trainees having fantastic self-care tools. I think they can rely on the pressure many trainees report that I got a place when that is so hard to do so they feel they must show their worth i.e. we picked you so don't prove we made the right choice. I don't say this to suggest we don't need to constantly reflect and develop, but the fact that no one gets a place if they couldn't do it. The non-completion rate is 0.5% - for those who withdraw and fail - 0.5%. So why does failing feel so bad - and why is it happening so much? I honestly think that is a systemic problem, not the individuals. You clearly did and do a great job in the real world and that's the true reflection of your work - why are we not recording that rather than relying on high-pressure 20 min exams rather than the hours you will have done on placement? In exams, we will be in fight or flight and that will shut down the prefrontal cortex - meaning connecting with others could be seen as impossible neurologically. I feel like this sets an expectation on psychologists that we would never hold our clients to. That concerns me - of course, we need regulation and evidence of ability but is 20 mins of people judging you intently representative of anyone's therapeutic skills? I guess I would just reflect - is this actually the correct feedback for you to develop clinically? or when you aren't being assessed do you connect well with clients? From what you've said I would say no and you leading the session was because of the exam framework. Honestly, I hated doing it but recording some of your own sessions and taking those to supervision was the most beneficial for seeing my strengths and development points. Sorry long comment
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
What an insightful comment! Thank you for taking the time to share your reflections. i agree, I think there are bigger issues in the way courses are structured and the amount of pressure that is placed on trainees. Funding for training is always something that courses are fighting for, I hear people say that the courses need to prove that they are working us hard enough in order to justify our pay as trainees. I think this is what leads to the amount of pressure we are put under. You are so right about being in fight or flight haaha my prefrontal cortex was completely off. Thank you for the validation as well!
@yuhanmurros6843
2 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for making this video Sharon! That kind of vulnerability and openness is exactly why you've already got what it takes to be a great psychologist :). Being comfortable with uncertainty / not having perfect knowledge is part of our profession. I think I learned that from you! Also, haven't posted here before though I've been watching your videos since late 2021. Thanks for helping me snag my first two AP positions :).
@SharonB
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and congrats for those AP roles that you landed!! This comment means a lot, thank you for supporting my page!
@yuhanmurros6843
2 жыл бұрын
@@SharonB Hope you'll remember to show yourself the same compassion that you clearly have for your clients ☺️. Much love!
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