What Type Of Person Thrives In The Clinical Psychology Industry, According To A Clinical Psychologist At UCLA And Spectrum Psych LA
Clinical Psychologist Reina highlights perseverance and patience as crucial for success, noting the need to "get back on the horse" after setbacks like paper rejections. A "passion" for the work is also essential to overcome the inherent challenges and avoid burnout in this demanding field.
Perseverance, Patience, Passion, Resilience, Problem-Solving
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Reina Factor
Clinical Psychologist
UCLA and Spectrum Psych LA
Emory University 2012
Virginia Tech PhD Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
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Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Perseverance is key in overcoming rejection (e.g., paper submissions).
2. Patience is crucial due to the time-consuming nature of therapeutic processes.
3. Passion for the field is essential for sustaining motivation and avoiding burnout.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think you need a lot of perseverance. Oftentimes, with papers, you'll get a lot of rejection. You have to be able to get back on the horse and submit it somewhere else, even though it's disappointing.
Also, it's not like we wave a wand and people's issues go away instantly. It takes time. I think you need a lot of patience.
You also need to be really fulfilled in what you're doing. If it's not the right fit, then it can just seem really draining. Those are some of the things I've seen.
Definitely, that passion is so important.