LISTENER STORY: Managing bullying in a psychology internship and coming out the other side (with Tess Philip)
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Bron is joined by Tess Philip (psychologist and founder of Tess Philip Psychology) to chat about her provisional psychology journey and what it takes to keep going when everything feels stacked against you.

They chat about:
👉🏽 Tess' experience of working across six different workplaces during her internship.
👉🏻 What workplace bullying can look like in psychology training
👉 How Tess navigated repeated setbacks and environments that left her questioning her competence and career path
👉🏾 How creativity, purpose, and persistence can help you get through

Definitely give this episode a listen! Thanks Tess! 💖

Guest: Tess Philip - Registered Psychologist, mentor for support workers and founder of a former national award-winning psychosocial support service provider

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Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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CREDITS

Producer: Michael English

Music: Home

Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja.

Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here.

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