Hi academic fam! I want to get my RA’s a going away gift since they’ve gotten into clinical/counseling psych PhD’s. Any recs on unique or thoughtful gifts for grad school?? #AcademicChatter #PhD #Psychology #gradschool

Sometimes it’s the little things, like this picture that perfectly captures my girls, to bring a little joy in this dumpster fire world we’re living in ❤️😹

My YPSB lab babies are all off to grad school and my heart can barely handle it🥹 Nicole - Clinical psych PhD at U of Las Vegas Sam - Counseling psych PhD at TX Women’s Kim - Clinical psych PhD at Southern Illinois Amazing clinicians in the making, y’all!!

A very hard earned submission knocked out! A lot of obstacles but a lot learned. One more paper to submit later this month meaning I’m up to 3 manuscripts for 2025 so far and no stopping in sight 🥳 Bubbles & Vampire Diaries to celebrate! #academia #phd #academicchatter

Happy #APPIC Match Day to all the trainees who matched in phase 2! It’s important to note over half of P2 applicants did not secure an internship, let alone an APA accredited spot, and truly speaks to the major problems with the current APPIC system that need to be improved for trainees.

EPPP studying is consuming my life but managed to get a run in some much needed sunshine jamming out to new Chappell Roan. Happy Saturday, y’all☀️

Having a great time at the NCAC International Symposium on Child Abuse! Learning so much from amazing folks in the field 🤓 #conference #ncac #psychology #prevention #intervention #advocacy #research

I’ve never bought a sweatshirt so fast in my life 🤓 #AcademicChatter #Psychology #research #PhD #phdlife #researcher

Whew mic 🎤 drop 🎤

This years #APPICMatch day eve feels heavier than usual. I am sending good vibes that everyone applying ends up at perfect, supportive sites. I can’t wait to celebrate all the good news and for anyone who goes phase 2, please reach out. Happy to support in anyway I can ❤️

How come no one told me the absolute elatedness that comes with your RAs telling you they got into PhD programs?! 🥳 Best feeling ever to watch them achieve their dreams!

I can’t believe how much I/O psychology I’ve learned against my will this past week 🤣 #EPPP #studying #phdprobs

Hard to knock cancer out without academic medical centers

Just got to my third EPPP practice test and I have been HUMBLED at only 50 questions in.. Someone tell me it’s gets easier 🫠 #EPPP #AcademicChatter #academicproblems #psychology #phdlife

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First conference of the year for the YPSB lab! So proud of everything these fine RA’s have accomplished! Another OU Pediatric Research Day in the books 🥳

Ditto to academics

Can anyone help a fellow researcher out?

Somewhere in the U.S., there’s a scientist staring at their NSF/NIH grant application wondering why they bother. This post is for you. Science and society both need you. Hang in there and know there is a whole community supporting you.

I… and I can’t stress this enough… loathe the EPPP. Why can’t you just let me live, ASPPB!!!!! 🫠🥴

Literally the worst feeling to know you, your colleagues, and all the trainees in the post-doc/internship are all at risk of losing a future we worked so hard for.

Guess who just finished running her first focus group for her study on reducing mental health disparities for families in rural communities?! This gal!! 🥳 #psychology #rural #phd

Going to be spending A LOT of time with Sharon over the next few months… send good vibes my way 🥴 #EPPP

I did it!! I ran my first ever half-marathon in Cali with my better half. Running became a hobby on internship & I’m so excited I accomplished this goal. A reminder to all that you can do hard things 🤩 #running #halfmarathon #runner

First manuscript of 2025 submitted, so fingers crossed! I’ve got a good feeling I’m going to have a productive year 🤩

Officially ALL four YPSB lab members who applied to counseling/clinical PhD programs have received interviews!! Watching and cheering on the future of psychology is becoming my favorite part of my career 🤩

Even in 2025, it is amazing how people still manage to forget to mute themselves in Zoom presentations 🥴

My 1st run of the new year! I think it’s incredibly helpful to have hobbies outside of academia and I’m excited to tackle some big running goals in 2025 😍

Had a total trip down memory lane after being invited to share my path to a PhD with students at my old high school! Fun fact: I graduated with 50 people — man love my small OK town 😊

Drove over an hour to watch our fabulous YPSB lab manager defend (and pass!!) her masters thesis 🥳 She has a bright future ahead of her & I’m fortunate to be a part of the journey!

A 10/10 title. No notes. In awe and want to be friends with them now 🤣

Knocked out my 5 mile easy run in 55 min followed by the most elite post run fuel 🤪

Do you want to start an alliance with us? 🧐

Where’s my child maltreatment folks at?! Join us! 🤗

Anybody created a starter pack for psych folks who run?? I wanna know who else manages this lifestyle 🤪

I tell all our RAs “if you don’t hear from me by the one week mark shame me profusely till I respond” 😅

If you’re looking for a great conference related to sexual behavior in children/adolescents, I highly encourage you to attend the National Symposium on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NSSBY) in Feb! So many leaders in the field will be presenting - and I count myself lucky to be presenting too!

When you’re working on grant apps to give her all the wet food her heart could desire but she won’t stop yelling at you 😼

Me: I’m going to try harder to utilize Bluesky to make/keep connections with other academics Also me: *follows bodega cats*

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the children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) lab killed it with 4 posters at Pediatric Research Day at OUHSC! I’m so proud of how hard they worked 🤗

Margot is just beside herself with her moms post-doc schedule 🤣 Every night I get home this is the face she gives me

Figuring our new platforms is definitely more difficult in your 30’s but happy to be here with all the best academics 🤗