Research and publication: reflections on the research writing process during clinical psychology training and on writing for publication once qualified

Abstract

Clinical psychology trainees often do not publish their research thesis or pursue research post qualification. This paper describes the author's reflections on writing for publication following clinical psychology doctoral training. The paper focuses on how this task was achieved alongside other competing demands as a newly qualified psychologist. The paper aims to offer encouragement to newly qualified and final year trainees who may be considering writing for publication.

Keywords:

• trainee
• clinical psychologist
• reflection
• research
• writing for publication