10 episodes

What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way to establish my own views on mental health, and prepare myself for my future career as a psychotherapist and overall mental health advocate! I'll be talking about my journey entering the field of mental health, work I've done, and views I've gained.

Andrew in the Gap Years Andrew

    • Science

What happens when you drop a psychology/mental health enthusiast into a pre-graduate school gap year period? You get "Andrew in the Gap Years!" Having recently gotten my B.S in Clinical Psychology, and facing 2 years of waiting before I can pursue a degree in Social Work, I am using this as a way to establish my own views on mental health, and prepare myself for my future career as a psychotherapist and overall mental health advocate! I'll be talking about my journey entering the field of mental health, work I've done, and views I've gained.

    Ways to Volunteer in Behavioral Health

    Ways to Volunteer in Behavioral Health

    In this episode I talk about some of the many ways you can gain experience helping people in the realm of behavioral health and social services.
    I was interviewed on the Bold Adulting Podcast, check it out here or on itunes: https://www.boldadulting.com/blog/podcast-season-2-episode-23
    Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: masha@boldadulting.com or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears" or mentioning Andrew in the Gap Years!

    • 18 min
    Words for "Talk Therapist"

    Words for "Talk Therapist"

    In this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com.

    • 9 min
    Three Important Ideas in Mental Health Work

    Three Important Ideas in Mental Health Work

    In this episode I discuss mental/behavioral health concepts that have really informed my current views on treatment. Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :) Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: masha@boldadulting.com or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears" or mentioning Andrew in the Gap Years!

    • 12 min
    Choosing a Mental Health Counselor in the U.S

    Choosing a Mental Health Counselor in the U.S

    Find my guide, that describes what you should consider when picking a counselor/therapist at https://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy/get-stuff , including the $3.00 version, which you can purchase if you'd like to support me and the podcast :)

    Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: masha@boldadulting.com or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears" or mentioning Andrew in the Gap Years!

    • 30 min
    Leaving Clients Behind

    Leaving Clients Behind

    In this episode, I reflect on my first experience of leaving mental/behavioral health clients behind as I move on to another employment.
    Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: masha@boldadulting.com or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears" or mentioning Andrew in the Gap Years!

    • 15 min
    Intro to Conceptualizing Mental Illness

    Intro to Conceptualizing Mental Illness

    In this episode I compare the Categorical and Spectrum approaches to conceptualizing the difference between someone who has a mental illness, and someone who does not.  Answer the prompt at the end of the video on my twitter,  or website! Prompt: What would it be like if we didn't use diagnostic categories (Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, etc) in the U.S mental health system. What could we gain, and what might go wrong? I'll read your answers next episode!
    Check out my website ttps://andrewinthegapyear.wixsite.com/aitgy and twitter https://twitter.com/AndrewITGYears. You can reach me at andrewinthegapyears@gmail.com To contact Masha Evpak about a coaching session: masha@boldadulting.com or www.boldadulting.com. Save 20% on your first confidence coaching session with Masha by using the code "gapyears" or mentioning Andrew in the Gap Years!

    • 15 min

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