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Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 121: Politics, Parliament and Psychology with Brad Powell

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In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist podcast, we speak with Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Bradley Powell, who is in his 3rd year of the doctorate and in a fascinating placement, which is certainly different to what you might normally think of, when you hear the world “placement”. Join Brad and I as we delve into the world of Parliament and UK politics, psychology and policy-making. We also discuss the importance of protecting the psychologist title in the UK and the impact of having an unprotected title on the wider public. If you would like to hear how Brad even got into this placement, how he appeared on the front page, and hear about a day in the life of a trainee in parliament, listen on!

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The Highlights:

• (00:00): Introduction
• (01:42): Bradley’s journey to Psychology
• (03:12): Imposter syndrome – everyone has them
• (05:12): The importance of having life on the other side of the doctorate
• (07:45): The power of psychology in policy making
• (11:35): What work does a trainee psychologist do in politics?
• (14:09): Protecting the psychologist title – why is it critical?
• (17:08): The resistance in not protecting titles
• (20:11): Learning from countries in policy-making and the role of learning in placements
• (24:03): A day in the life of trainee clinical psychologist on placement
• (27:58): The purpose of placements
• (29:18): Prime Minister’s questions
• (30:45): Making the front page
• (33:56): That fascinating feeling of taking it all in
• (36:17): The extensive checks that (sometimes) happen pre-placement
• (37:42): The lasting impression of Parliament
• (39:41): How final year placements dictate your qualifying path as a psychologist
• (42:09): Summary and close

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