Jordan Turner

Calling new psychology Masters students - this episode is for you! Bron completed the 5+1 Masters & is now completing a Master of Clinical Psychology, and Jordan completed an Educational/Developmental Masters. In this episode, we share what we wish we knew before starting our Masters and our best tips for making it through the course. We chat about: 👉🏽 Why learning matters far more than grades 👉🏻 How Masters is the safest time to try out different approaches 👉 The realities of juggling work a...

Bron and Jordan are two neurodivergent psychologists, and in this episode we chat about the strengths we bring to the role and challenges we have faced in light of our neurodivergence. We talk about attention to detail, hyperfocus, empathy, self-doubt, rejection sensitivity, the decision to disclose neurodivergence, maintaining professional boundaries, and how to maximise strengths and minimise challenges - this episode has it all! We know our experiences are our own and will not be generalisabl...

Bron and Jordan do a deep-dive on the registrar program for psychologists -- this is the massive training program that psychologists undertake when they want to gain endorsement in an area such as clinical, counselling, or educational & developmental psychology. Jordan shares her personal experience completing the Ed & Dev Registrar program, covering topics like supervision, professional development, and building confidence as a therapist, and offer tips for navigating the program successfully. ...

Bron and Jordan talk about everything educational and developmental psychology! We chat about how ed/dev psychologists apply psychological principles to enhance learning across the lifespan and Jordan's particular for supporting neurodivergent and gifted/twice-exceptional individuals. We also get real about some of the challenges of ed/dev psychology, including the financial burdens of the registrar program and the need for broader recognition within psychology. Listen in to show ed/dev psychs s...

Bron and Jordan chat about how to know if private practice is for you, and if you are ready for this big step! We discuss the financial aspects, practical skills needed, and the importance of good work-life boundaries. Jordan shares her recent journey of moving from group to solo practice, and Bron offers her perspective from the past three years of being a solo private practitioner. Enjoy! Guest: Jordan Turner, Educational & Developmental Psychologist Registrar LINKS Jordan's private pra...

Bron chats with Jordan about why she chose to work as a contractor and how she knew it was time to open her own private practice. We also unpack what you need to know if you're considering contract work, including 👉🏼 What's a fair split arrangement? 👉 How do I know if I'm a contractor or an employee? 👉🏿 The importance of understanding the financial side of contracting. Guest: Jordan Turner, Educational & Developmental Registrar LINKS Jordan's previous episodes: Working with parents and kids,...

Bron and Jordan unpack working with kids. They chat 👉🏽 How to get kids engaged in therapy and build rapport with them 👉🏻 When and how to use self-disclosure with kids 👉 Managing parent expectations and getting parents onside 👉🏿 Resources for child therapy. Guest: Jordan Turner (Educational & Developmental Psychologist Registrar) THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milki...

Heck yes, it's a listener story! 🥳 Bron is joined by Jordan Turner (Psychologist & Ed/Dev Registrar) to share her lessons from the first 2 years of being fully registered. They unpack 👉🏽 Being pregnant while seeing clients and handling baby questions 👉🏻 Building rapport with clients 👉 Setting boundaries with clients 👉🏿 Setting boundaries with yourself on the kinds of clients you see 👉🏾 Why Jordan likes working with complex clients. Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by ...