Michael Rennison-Jones

Leeds Trainee Clinical Psych - (He/him) 🏳️‍🌈

[Michael Rennison-Jones @MichaelRen6371]

I am recruiting for my research.
Are you between the ages of 18-65 and have been discharged from an acute inpatient mental health ward in England in the past 2 years?
If you would like to take part in my research and talk about your experiences, email: [email protected] #DClin

[Michael Rennison-Jones @MichaelRen6371]

For all the people who did not get interviews this year on the #DClinpsy, this is not a reflection of your worth!

Advice that I wish I took sooner was to not let getting getting on the DClin dictate your life. The less power you give it, the more power you have!

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I will be doing this again in 2024. Any recommendations are welcome!
#dclinspy

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12. The lies we tell ourselves. For those interested in psychotherapy. I wouldn’t say this is my style but was worth the read.

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11. They both die at the end. In really nice and easy book with a fair chunk of heart in it.

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10. Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race. If you haven’t read this already, just do it.

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8. Chavs. Brilliant read on the impact of social stigma of being working class and how everyday subtle and not so subtle language perpetuates many of the problems in our society today.

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9. The fine art of invisible detection. Another book to split up the harder reads.

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7. Dune Messiah. No spoilers but worth a read and I really hope they adapt this into a film too!

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5. Dune. Saw the film and loved it so thought I’d best have a read. I can confirm the film stays fairly close to the book.

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2023 I set myself the challenge of reading 1 book a month. Here are the books I read.

1. @JDaviesPhD sedated. Incredible read and would definitely recommend to anyone. Definitely changed my perspective on things and be more critical of things, particularly when on the #dclinpsy

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5. Verity. Not a bad read, again to break up the heavy psychology books. If you enjoy thrillers, it keeps you guessing.

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4. A slow fire burning. Thought I’d mix it up with an easy thriller book.

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3. Loves executioner. Definitely one to read if you’re interesting in psychotherapy.

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2. Natives. A book well worth the read, particularly for those that are wanting to understand more about race and racism in this country.

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Thank you to everyone at Forest Lodge and @SHSCFT! It has been the best nearly 3 years. Such a compassionate and supportive team to have been a part of. I am very lucky to have had the opportunity, now onto #dclinpsy

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@aramtiaz Really helpful advice, I wish i heard this when I was first applying. Thank you for sharing

[Michael Rennison-Jones @MichaelRen6371]

All the best to those writing their DClin applications! It took me multiple years without any interviews to finally get a place.

Not getting any interviews or accepted onto a course is not a reflection of your worth!
#dclinpsy

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@amberlouise0303 I am learning welsh on duolingo 😊 it’s good, however I’d suggest lessons if possible. I did my marriage vows in welsh this year and having help from lessons was incredibly helpful! Good luck on your DClinPsy course!

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@rebeccarichpsy I have found it easier to get interviews for AP posts.

The interview experience got easier for me as my confidence grew. However, the rejections I experienced were from the smallest details rather than experience. Such as, this person answered this question differently to you.