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Clinical Psychology: An Introduction I. A Profession in Movement - Clinical psychology is a profession in flux and ferment – it is constantly undergoing change.

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Women in Clinical Psychology More women than men are receiving their doctorates in psychology, especially in clinical psychology with the ratio of 3:1 According to American Psychology Association (APA), there are several reasons why the number of women receiving doctorate in clinical psychology have increased so dramatically. o Increased demand for psychologists’ skills o Increased access to to graduate training in psychology for women o Decreased number of men entering psychology graduate programs due to societal and economic pressure  Other professions like other sciences and businesses offering economic incentives

 Filipino Women Clinical Psychologists 1. Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim (1917-2006) - the first Filipino Clinical Psychologist in the Philippines. - Received her undergraduate training in Philippine Women’s University. - Obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology from University of Michigan in 1942 2. Dr. Margarita Go-Singco Holmes - Popularly known as Dr. Margie Holmes - created the first-ever Philippinebased show to deal with

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psychological issues, entitled No Nonsense with Dr. Holmes Popular psychologist specializing in sex therapy Earned her Ph.D. from Atene de Manila University.

3. Dr. Margaret Helen Udarbe-Alvarez - Director of research and development center in Silliman University - President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. 4. Dr. Violeta Bautista - PAP (Psychological Association of the Philippines) Board Member - Head of UP Diliman Clinical Psychology Program

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Training Models in Clinical Psychology

1. The Scientist –Practitioner Model (Ph.D.) - Also known as the Boulder Model - Created in 1949 at a conference in Boulder, Colorado by directors of clinical psychology training programs - Emphasizes both practice and research - Graduates must be able to competently practice (e.g. therapy assessment) and conduct research

2. Practitioner – Oriented Model (Psy.D.) - Also referred to as the Vail Model or Practitioner-Scholar Model - Created in 1973 in a conference in Vail, Colorado - Emphasizes skills in psychological assessment and intervention rather than in clinical research

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Most students earn Psy.D. (doctor of psychology) degrees.

3. Clinical Scientist Model - Emerged in 1990’s as a reaction against the Vail Model - Focuses more on training researchers rather than practitioners 4. Combined Professional-Scientific Training Programs - Combined specialty in counselling clinical, and school psychology.  Earning a Ph.D. in the Philippines 1. Ateneo de Manila Admission Requirements: - MA in Psychology or a graduate degree. - Statement of Research Interest Program Requirements: (Total units: 48) - Undergrad pre-req courses: 11 units - Core courses: 9 units - Major courses: 12 units - Electives: 9 units - Psych Compre 400 Comprehensive Examinations - Internship: 6 units - Dissertation: 12 units 2. University of the Philippines – Diliman Admission Requirements: - Possession of a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree - Intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies and research - Language proficiency - A health certificate and other additional and special admission requirements Program Requirements (Total Units: 90) - *Prerequisite requirements: 19 units

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Concepts and Methods Core Courses: 12 units Breadth Courses: 9 units Major Area Courses: 33 units o Required courses: 9 units o Elective: 24 units Minor Area Courses: 12 units Practicum: 12 units Dissertation: 12 units

*For entering graduate students who did not obtain their undergraduate training from the Department of Psychology, UP Diliman....