Graduate training typically involves instruction on the skills required to conduct research and engage in clinical practice. However, careers in psychology also rely on additional skills that ofen are not included graduate curricula.

I have a long-standing commitment to professional development training. This page offers some resources that hopefully will be helpful for students at all levels of training. See also recent publications in this area and the clinical program Professional Development Seminar.

Considering Graduate School in Psychology?
Learn about different areas of psychology and get tips on the application process by downloading "Mitch's Uncensored Grad School Advice"

Preparing for an Interview to a Clinical Psychology Graduate Program?
More Uncensored Advice in this new document, "I Just Got an Interview for a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program What do I do?!"

Tactless Self-Promotion


Prinstein, M. J. & Patterson, M. (Eds.) (2003). The portable mentor: Expert guide to a successful career in psychology. New York: Springer/Kluwer Academic/Plenum
See Table of Contents


Williams-Nickelson, C. & Prinstein, M.J. (Eds.) (2004, First Edition; 2005, Second Edition; 2007, Third Edition). Internships in psychology: The APAGS workbook for writing successful applications and finding the right match. Washington, DC: APA.
Williams-Nickelson, C., Prinstein, M.J., Keilin, W. G. (2008). Internships in psychology: The APAGS workbook for writing successful applications and finding the right fit. Washington, DC: APA.

Tips for the Internship Application Process
See page 8-9 of this document
See volume above

Join a Professional Association
Why? See page 12-13 of this document
Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

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APA Monitor and gradPsych Stories/Quotes
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The Portable Mentor Book Announcement (2004)
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Grant Funding(2005)
Grant funding (2006)
Job Hunt (2006)
Applying to Graduate School (2007)

Learn About CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
Evidence Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents