FSU School Psychology

We have another awesome alumni alert!! Stephan Mitchell wrote this important book and we encourage you to check it out! It’s available on Amazon. Congratulations, Stephan!!

Awesome Alumni Alert‼️We are SO proud of Ashley and her success as a school psychologist. She is featured in a recent edition of the NASP Communique!!

Today is Advocacy Action Day of ! Promote your path and make your voice heard by contacting your federal and state legislators and asking them to support school psychologists and the students and school communities they serve. https://buff.ly/JetLeK8

School psychologists provide services that connect mental health, behavior and learning, with school, home, and community services.
It can be hard to describe this comprehensive role, but this resource can aid you in communicating the importance of all facets of being a school psychologist. https://buff.ly/suxOd8y

Happy School Psychology Week! 🥰

As National School Psychology Week begins, we thank school psychologists for all the work they do to help students who are finding their path! Tips and resources to celebrate , can be found at: buff.ly/JjYBk6B

We are hiring! Our department is seeking a Clinic Director for our Assessment, Learning Evaluation, & Counseling (ALEC) Center. This 12-month faculty role focuses on clinical supervision and training of doctoral students in our APA-accredited Combined Counseling & School Psychology PhD Program.

👉 Apply here: https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs
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Congratulations to Dr. Lyndsay Jenkins on being named a fellow of the American Psychological Association! The honor is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the field of psychology. It's reserved for members who have made an impact that extends beyond their local area, state, or region.

As a scholar in school psychology, Jenkins works to improve the lives of youth who have been affected by bullying. Her areas of focus include peer victimization, cyberbullying, and racial microaggression in schools.

Please join us in celebrating her incredible achievement! 👏

Our intern spotlight this week is Travis Coleman! Travis is completing his internship in Walton County, FL.

Here is what he had to say about his experience so far:

What do you like most about internship?
"The chance to build connections with the people at my schools has been a great experience. I've gotten the chance to work with different teams acrost three schools, each providing experience with different age groups and sets of problems. The knowledge I've gained from working with everyone, from teachers to school counselors to my own supervisors, has been invaluable as I've continued through internship."

How did the FSU M.S./Ed.S. School Psychology program prepare you for internship?
"The practicum experience available at FSU had me prepared to jump right into a school environment. Getting experience at FSUS as well as the multidisciplinary center helped me gain skills that would directly translate to the school environment. I also believe the chance to work with so many other people and students within the program prepared me for the amount of teamwork that happens in the schools."

What advice do you have for current students?
"Don't be afraid to ask questions and work in situations that make you uncomfortable. I've had amazing support throughout my internship, but my supervisor also hasn't been scared to throw me into the deep end (with her a phone call away for that support haha). Even though it has been hard at times, I also think that it has been incredibly rewarding as well."

Thank you, Travis, for your hard work!

If you know of a middle school student who has been bullied, please share this flyer with their caregiver! We are offering 8-week groups in the spring for middle school students to learn how to deal with bullying and learn coping skills. Group participants receive a $75 gift card for completing the program. If you are interested, visit bit.ly/ivyinterestsurvey

Our intern spotlight this week is Carley Still! Carley is completing her internship in Gainesville, Florida. Here is what she had to say about her experience so far:

What do you like most about internship?
"So far, my favorite part about internship is being able to be in the school every day and getting to get to know and work with different kiddos! I have also loved being able to be hands on in the mental health aspect of school psychology. I have already learned so much and am looking forward to the rest of the year!"

How did the FSU M.S./Ed.S. School Psychology program prepare you for internship?
"The FSU M.S./Ed.S. school psychology program allowed me to get a lot of practicum experience that I have been able to apply to directly apply internship even early in the school year. I have been able to confidently go into internship feeling ready for various types of academic, behavioral, or social/emotional cases."

What advice do you have for current students?
"I would tell current students to be engaged in practicum and get all the experiences you are able to. Enjoy the last year when you and your cohort are all together and keep in touch over internship."

Thank you, Carley, for your hard work!

If you know of a middle school student who has experienced bullying, please share this information with their caregiver!!