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Dr. Eva Mika obtained her PhD in clinical-community psychology from DePaul University Chicago.
Tips for students
- Communication is key
- Listen
- Trust
- Show respect
- Be candid
- Be an advocate for yourself – request a 30-minute video call at the beginning of the process and regularly during the process
- Understand that Chairs are busy people; respect their time
- DO NOT IGNORE FEEDBACK
- Ask questions
- Be ok with rejection (see feedback podcast below)
- Cool off before communicating something you might regret later
- Find support outside your Chair (see podcast below)
- Understand that conflicting feedback is a part of the process
- Pause and consider if you really want this
- You chose this so drop the victim mentality (time to leave your program? see the good goodbye podcast)
- A good question to ask when you are getting feedback: Are the bones there? Ask about the foundation of your project.
- Don’t be stubborn
- Be mindful of your topic selection (see podcast on things you should know)
- Ask for what you need, but understand you may be asking for things that aren’t your Chair’s responsibility
- Do your part – step up to the plate and be responsible and accountable for your degree
Tips for Chairs
- Communication is key
- Offer a video call prior to starting the project and regularly throughout; be candid about how you work with students
- Have the conversation about WHY the student is pursuing the degree
- Recognize your role of welcoming the student into the profession - this goes beyond mentoring a dissertation/doc project
- If you have a resistant student, share this podcast
- Be aware of possible burnout - do you need a break or reduced student load to be the best Chair you can be?
- Encourage students to build a support system outside of you (you are not their therapist!)
- Don’t forget about your self-care (see self-care podcast below)
- Build your own system of support
Loyola University Chicago Applied Psychology Program
https://www.luc.edu/adult-education/degree-completion/applied-psychology/
The Doc Journey: Things You Need to Know (that they probably won’t tell you) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/6911234
How to Feel Good about Feedback https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8063165
The Online Doctoral Journey: Building a Community of Support https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8234175
Reality Check: Is a Doc Program for You?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8609514
Should I Pursue a Doctoral Degree – https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/8169838
The Good Goodbye
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