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Andrew in the Gap Years

by Andrew

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What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way to establish my own views on mental health, and prepare myself for my future career as a psychotherapist and overall mental health advocate! I'll be talking about my journey entering the field of mental health, work I've done, and views I've gained.

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Episodes

  1. Ways to Volunteer in Behavioral Health

    In this episode I talk about some of the many ways you can gain experience helping people in the realm of behavioral health and social services. I was interviewed on the Bold Adulting Podcast, check it out here or on itunes: https://www.boldadulting.com/blog/podcast-season-2-episode-23 Find my...

  2. Words for "Talk Therapist"

    In this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version,...

  3. Three Important Ideas in Mental Health Work

    In this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version,...

  4. Choosing a Mental Health Counselor in the U.S

    Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website...

  5. Leaving Clients Behind

    In this episode, I reflect on my first experience of leaving mental/behavioral health clients behind as I move on to another employment. Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at…

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  6. Intro to Conceptualizing Mental Illness

    In this episode I compare the Categorical and Spectrum approaches to conceptualizing the difference between someone who has a mental illness, and someone who does not. Answer the prompt at the end of the video on my twitter, or website! Prompt: What would it be like if we didn't use diagnostic...

  7. Part 2 of Interview with Masha Evpak: Confidence Coach host of the Bold Adulting Podcast

    In Part One of this episode I talk to Confidence Coach and Podcaster Masha Evpak. We talk about what working as a confidence coach is like, and Masha's inspiration for working with confidence and mental health. In Part 2, you'll hear the rest of the interview, get to hear a demonstration of a...

  8. Part 1 of Interview with Masha Evpak: Confidence Coach host of the Bold Adulting Podcast

    In Part One of this episode I talk to Confidence Coach and Podcaster Masha Evpak. We talk about what working as a confidence coach is like, and Masha's inspiration for working with confidence and mental health. In Part 2, you'll hear the rest of the interview, get to hear a demonstration of a...

  9. Stepping into Mental Health Work: Behavior Technicians and ABA

    Interested in behavioral health treatments, autism, or finding your first job in mental health? In this episode I talk about my work as a Behavior Technician working with children on the autism spectrum, and about the approaches used in ABA therapy. Check out my website...

  10. What we can learn from online "Listening" services

    What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Join me in the first episode of the series, where I explore an emotional support service called "listening." "Listening" services are volunteer powered...

Topics in this show

career transition clinical psychology gap year mental health enthusiast self-reflection social work prep student life

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About this show

What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way to establish my own views on mental health, and prepare myself for my future career as a psychotherapist and overall mental health advocate! I'll be talking about my journey entering the field of mental health, work I've done, and views I've gained.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Andrew in the Gap Years have?

Andrew in the Gap Years has 10 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 17, 2018.

What is Andrew in the Gap Years about?

What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way...

How often does Andrew in the Gap Years release new episodes?

Andrew in the Gap Years publishes about every 48 days, based on its 10 episodes since January 2017.

Who hosts Andrew in the Gap Years?

Andrew in the Gap Years is created and hosted by Andrew.
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