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Locus of Control: Is it a matter of Luck or Labor? Psych
February 28, 2021 Life in Psych

Locus of Control: Is it a matter of Luck or Labor?

It's Almost St. Patrick's Day! There are several things that may come up for you when thinking about St. Patrick's Day: leprechauns, Ireland, or pots of gold. One of the things I think about when it comes to St. Patrick's day is LUCK. Many people have different opinions about luck. Some people do not believe in it all, others are completely devoted to the concept of luck, and some fall somewhere in the continuum. The topic of luck makes me think about one con…

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6 First Steps in Becoming a Mental Health Therapist Therapist
February 21, 2021 Life in Psych

6 First Steps in Becoming a Mental Health Therapist

You’re interested in becoming a therapist (THAT'S AMAZING) but what are the steps? How do you become a therapist? Well the truth is that there is no “one way” to become a therapist/ counselor. There are different paths you can take depending on your personal interests. Here are some suggestions on how to become a therapist.

1. Make sure it’s something you really want to doMake sure that being a therapist is something you really want to do. If you know before college that…

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7 Truths About Couples Therapy Therapy
February 14, 2021 Life in Psych

7 Truths About Couples Therapy

Happy Valentine's Day! What a great day to talk about LOVE!Whether you  are single, dating, engaged, or married; love is an emotion that we ALL experience. SO, since today is Valentine's Day, and we often think about all-things-love-and-relationships, I thought it would be fitting to write about a topic related to love. 
I recently participated in a Couple's Therapy class in graduate school- it was fascinating and I wish everyone could take a class like this! Why …

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About this blog
February 07, 2021 Life in Psych

About this blog

Hello everyone! I am Kelsey Mudge and I am a current graduate student studying Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. I am studying in beautiful San Diego, California! 
In the next couple years I will be a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor! I can't wait!
I've had an incredible experience in graduate school! I've experienced moments of great joy, while also experiencing moments of …

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