Student Resources
If you are interested in a career in Clinical/Counseling Psychology (or related areas), there are many things one can do to maximize your chances of being accepted to the program of your choice. Clinical/Counseling Psychology is a competitive field to enter—as with most pursuits, your chances improve considerable the more prepared you are. Below we have gathered some very useful resources that provide some very good advice as you prepare for graduate school.
Mitchell Prinstein, PhD, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has a long standing interest in professional development of students (including those preparing for graduate school in psychology as well as those who are taking their next step after graduate education in psychology). Check out professional development information on Dr. Prinstein’s website.
A great way to learn more about different fields of Psychology is to join a professional association. For those interested in pursuing a career focused on children, several useful associations to consider include:
Parent & Family Resources
We are committed to serving the needs of our community. One way in which we achieve this goal is by offering a limited number of free-of-cost training and presentations on a wide variety of mental health issues (see below for some recent training and presentations offered in the New York City area). To schedule or discuss a free presentation or training, please contact us directly through our contact page.
Recent Trainings and Presentations:
Core Components of Effective Treatment for Childhood Disruptive Behavior Problems. Webinar presentation for the Clinical Technical Assistance Center (CTAC), New York State Office of Mental Health.
Using MAP in Depression Treatment. Webinar presentation for the Clinical Technical Assistance Center (CTAC), New York State Office of Mental Health.
Classroom Management and Support of Social Competence in Preschool Children. (Two Full Day Training for Teachers). Presented as part of the Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens, Professional Development Workshop.
Mental Health Challenges of Early Childhood: Children and Parents. Presented as part of the Children’s Aide-East Harlem Head Start Training series. New York, NY.
For Parents and Professionals:
Below are some useful websites/documents that address a variety of mental health issues as well as information on supporting behavioral and academic development in children.
For more information on children’s health, mental health, as well as information on ADHD, visit:
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- New York City Chapter of CHADD
The NICHD offers accessible information on a variety of childhood issues, including information on child development (growth, nutrition, physical activity) and mental health (ADHD, Autism): http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/
The NIMH has also published information on a variety of childhood and adolescent mental health disorders: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml.
A document that may be useful to read through if you are interested in the treatment of mental health issues in youth include the NIMH (2009) Treatment of Children with Mental Illness
The NIMH (2008) ADHD Booklet is a useful resource for parents who are interested in learning more about ADHD.
The Helping Your Child publication series from the Institute of Education Sciences aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow: http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html
Interested in learning more about effective interventions for children across mental health disorders? Interested in learning more about effective interventions for the classroom or school? The resources below may be useful:
For more information on evidence based interventions for children’s mental health, visit the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies website: http://www.effectivechildtherapy.com/
To learn more about what works in education, visit the What Works Clearinghouse developed by the Institute of Education Sciences at http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
A useful site for parents and educators for obtaining resources to address behavioral and academic challenges in the classroom and school can be found at http://interventioncentral.org/
For information on how to support your child/student’s reading, visit the National Reading Panel website at http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org/default.htm