APA Psychological Graduate Panel 10/14

Colin's Background and Education

• Educational Background:

  • Holds a master's degree in counseling.

  • Concentration in co-occurring disorders and addiction.

  • Attended Oxford University for further studies.

• Professional Experience:

  • Over a year of experience as a clinical therapist with Care Counseling.

  • Experience in various settings:

  • Inpatient psychiatric care.

  • Outpatient mental health care.

  • Neuropsychology clinic.

  • Conducted research on PTSD and alternative treatments for resistant subtypes at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

Transition to Doctoral Studies

• Acceptance to Oxford:

  • Applied and got accepted to the doctoral program.

  • Not all doctoral programs provide a master’s degree, thus the importance of completing the master’s degree before pursuing doctoral studies.

• Daily Responsibilities:

  • Full-time work of 32 hours while studying (not