also i have a question, can school psychologists give therapy to students?? cause honestly my school psychologist isn't really good at giving therapy cause if I tell her some things she would just listen and that's it, I don't know, I think its really not helping. also ps. I am in an online school!
@@jenna806 I think there are virtual districts in every state but definitely tricky to come by. The way you can start researching them would be to search the name of your nearest major city and include “virtual school” - check out their websites and see if they are hiring!
@@Amandawithastory oh wow! and there was a school psych listing? I love my job and it’s year two for me but I’m the only virtual school psych they kept on so it’s scary lol they don’t have the budget for paraprofessionals either
Thank you so much for making this video! I've started looking into getting my degree for school psychology and watching these brutally honest videos is a major help!!
13?? I freaking wish!!! I did 131 evaluations this year along with counseling and psych services caseload at 2 different elementary schools. It was my first year and I feel kind of ready to leave. Left that district and hoping my new district this upcoming year is much better or I will be completely leaving this field
So happy to see another video from you! Out of curiosity, are you on contract(s) with schools for your virtual services or do you have your own school psych business? I also have ADHD so I would love love love to learn more about virtual services! I am currently in the daunting process of applying to grad schools for school psych.
Hello! So I essentially am a telehealth provider , I work from home and provide services online (including evaluations, consultation, meetings, observations, mental health support, crisis support, etc)
@@etamommy nope, I use software that has been tested and shown to be effective to not impact outcomes when given virtually and with an in person proctor who is trained and facilitates materials
@@Amandawithastory Thanks for the reply Amanda. I am in the field and that is fascinating! Give yourself a pat on the back for being able to do such assessments in that fashion. That sounds tricky to me but during impacts of Covid -19 and distance learning we did some similar things. For initial assessments though we sometimes needed to gather some information in person and so some delays were necessary on those until parents were able to bring students in often masked to do one to one in person assessment.
@@etamommy yes definitely! I would said there are many arguments to be made and I also was confused when I first started but now I see how effective it CAN be when done right and with fidelity. I think the best power of telehealth practice is being able to provide services to rural districts who are unable to retain in person psychologist - so students are going without a lot of much needed support
Hi! I deciding on on being a school social worker, I'm a caseworker right now at n outreach and tracking program and work at a group home once a week as well. What would you say is the main difference between the school social worker and school psychologist? (I plan on working with younger grades)
I have been slowly going through all of your videos, I start my program in the fall and came across your videos while researching one day. I knew I liked you but now I completely understand why lol I am a crafting girly, I want chickens when my hubs and I finally settle in a house again and I love working with kiddos. I am actually crocheting as I watch your videos today! Can't wait to see the office/craft room make over!
Just coming across this video. I’m contemplating whether I want to get my masters in school psych. However I’m just scared that this career is very limiting being that it’s so specific. Do you have any advice or input ?
Hi! Is there anyway to talk to you personally about becoming a school phycologist? I am debating it so hard and trying to learn as much as possible before I go back to school
This is the second time I have watched this video and I wanted to say it has been super helpful. Vlog style videos for this purpose are best and you explained things well (for someone with a Bachelors level in psych looking to continue to a Masters level). I will probably end up watching this again if I do not pick a career path soon. THANK YOU. <3
I am so happy to hear that!! I have a few more vlogs since this video that may help with more questions you might have (: good luck on your journey 🫶🏻❤️
Hello Amanda! Wow, thank you so much for this SUPER informative video! I am a mature student who, in spite of receiving praise from instructors when I actually did the work, I also bounced around into a few different majors since I moved to the US at 23 years-old from Brazil, where I was a psych major. The result: after 25 long years of experimenting without much support, I was finally diagnosed with pretty severe ADHD (and very possibly anxiety as well). I finally decided a couple years ago to come back to psychology and had neuropsychology as my main end goal (get the ADHD hint here, of an almost 50-yr-old considering applying for a program she has absolutely no experience in?). I took the courage to meet with a professor in school who was so careful not to discourage me, yet was skillful enough to suggest other options that won’t take 15 years of training (which would get me to my 60s when I am finally licensed) and we came up together to the field of school psychology. I will continue looking into it but I would just like to thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and I hope that other great videos were made since this first one (I believe you made this last year) ❤ - Best, Gigi.
Thank you for sharing I am so happy to hear about your story and I hope you do keep considering school psychology, it is a special and unique field(: also, recently officially diagnosed with ADHD and started treatment and I’m so happy to know finally that my brains is just a bit different 🧠 I’d love you to keep me updated on your journey!
Hi I’m in my third week of internship in California. I totally bought two planners too and got the hardcover school psych planner afterwards too. I totally love it. Yours is so much cuter though.
Congratulations!! You’ve got this 🤗my organization skills aren’t polished either! Every year I find new ways that work for me, and some things that work for me won’t for others and vise versa so don’t be afraid to try new ways of organizing 🌟
Thanks for sharing Amanda. I’m going into internship in California this communing up school year and am a little nervous. Do you have any suggestions or tips for inters?
You are so wholesome, and have a very clear logic. I've learned a lot about the job through your video and would think deeper about this career. Thank you.
How do you observe students as a remote school psych? For brick and mortar, I am used to completing one social and one classroom observation for an eval. Also how do you take behavior data for an FBA remotely?
Great question! So in typical public school districts they spread your pay over the whole year so there is no laps in pay or health insurance. I think maybe some districts you can choose if you want it that way. Now that I am contracted I do not get paid over summer, so I intentionally save for summer expenses which is tricky sometimes but also get paid so much more that it feels worth it
I have the same issues around report writing and someone told me something that I TRY to remember but it is still an issue for me. That person said, “It’s better to have a pretty good FINISHED report that to have perfect reports in-process/overdue.”
Incoming intern here! I completely agree about reports being a complex situation to deal with. I’m definitely the most worried about taking the leap into writing all the reports necessary and wondering if they’ll be good enough. Grad school can’t prepare you enough for the real world! Do you have any tips for new/ intern school psys for their report writing and making it detailed enough yet still digestible?
I really appreciate how real and raw this video was. I am 24 and currently getting my associates in psych (I was undecided for a while so im starting from the bottom and working my way up). You inspired me to get my bachelors in psych and then masters in school psych! I am so inspired by your whole journey, the ups and the downs. Thank you so much for all that you do, you are doing amazing!
I am not sure how I missed this comment but thank you SO MUCH for sharing with me. It makes me so happy that you are going for the field and I hope to hear more about your journey. You got this <3
Hello, my name is Andon, I want to be a school psychologist when I grow up and I am wondering if you would have time to coach a sport because it is my dream to be a school psychologist/wrestling coach?
I would believe so. As many school sports are after school hours, you most likely will be able to since you’d interact with your students during the school day. Then after school you can teach wrestling at the school
