Not all friendships are equal, yet people can easily become distressed if they think their friends are not putting into the relationship as much as they receive.

Do you experience obstacles when trying to record observations for your internship?  This article discusses ways to approach these barriers and find creative solutions. 

Case reports can be difficult to get started and to make the time needed to get across the line.  We have a few ideas for you to consider to help you navigate this task.

Almost finished your client direct hours and are overwhelmed with the remaining requirements for your internship?  This blog includes useful tips and tricks to help you complete your 4+2/5+1 tasks with less stress

Did you know that when you are planning to sit the exam, there are mistakes that you could be making without being aware of them? This blog helps explain some of the things to consider in addition to your study plans.

The 4+2/5+1 internship has lots of steps, forms, requirements and processes. We hope to provide you with some useful insights so you can feel more prepared with getting started and getting comfortable in the internship.

Individual supervision with your principal supervisor is a main supervision requirement for the 4+2/5+1, however it can be helpful to shake things up.  Consider how you can make things more motivating and interesting for you by including a range of types of supervision to your monthly mix.

You have to do a fair bit of reflecting within the 4+2, 5+1 internship, so it's important to have some ideas of what to reflect on; how to reflect; and, what your supervisor's expectations may be.  You have to reflect as part of your weekly activities, e.g. within the log book (for the 5+1) or depending on which log book you use. 

Arguably, the most important part of surviving 4+2/5+1 Psychology internship is remembering self-care.

The workload demands are significant, the internship requirements are unrelenting so it is critical to remember that you are valuable and deserve time for yourself. Although there will never be enough hours in the day, carving out a small amount of personal time can help keep your sanity and make the internship much more manageable.

So you're studying for the NPE and anticipating many more hours slogging away and not making much progress because there's just so much? Don't worry, there is a better way and that's peer study groups! More details in our article.

Effective communication skills are important tools that can help you get ahead in life. They allow you to express yourself clearly, listen closely to the other person, and build strong relationships with others. Frequently, our clients find that their communication with others is not working well.  They may find that they tend to get into conflicts easily, that they are not getting their needs met, that they are lonely and can’t make friends ,or, they have a history of broken relationships. 

There's a lot to be discussed in supervision in terms of the AHPRA requirements, client presentations and your plan for the internship.  However, what is a priority?  How do you know where to start as a new provisional psychologist (or new supervisor)? Lots of ideas are below:

If you're sitting the National Psychology Exam soon, you're likely stressed, feeling overworked and perhaps quite worried about failing. This is a very common experience for even the most prepared provisional psychologists. That may not be so comforting sure, but please be assured, there are lots of support options available to you.

We all know that the AHPRA log books are a lot of work so maybe some hints and tips for coping are in order, let's run through what might help.