2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: The Renfrew Center is a residential treatment center for women. Focus is on treatment of eating disorders, abuse survivor issues, dissociative disorders, chemical dependency/abuse, depression, and anxiety disorders. Population is primarily English speaking. Treatment includes individual, group, family therapy, and expressive therapy. Orientation will include comprehensive training to The Renfrew Center's treatment model. Opportunity for observing other therapy modalities: Art and Dance-Movement. The practicum student will provide group therapy, meal-time support therapy, and individual therapy. Another large part of this practicum is milieu management and crisis intervention with patients. Students will have the opportunity to work as part of a treatment team and will be afforded the opportunity to participate in weekly treatment team rounds as well as “mini-team” meetings that occur. Students may have limited opportunities to observe utilization reviews (insurance reviews). Limited testing opportunities. 20 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: There is a 1-2 week orientation at the start of the year and this will occur before the semester start date (we do work to accommodate student's schedules as much as possible). Required Training Prerequisites: It is recommended that students have had a clinical (therapy) rotation prior to starting. Working on a team and within a therapeutic Milieu is required. Security Clearance is required PRIOR to starting. Suggested prerequisites: Clinical interview experience, work with personality disorders, personal psychotherapy. Note: Students struggling with eating disorder behaviors should not apply. Attendance at specific meetings: Group supervision on Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 PM is MANDATORY. Other requirements: Students are required to eat meals with the patients, and consume what the patients are asked to eat (any dietary restrictions/allergies need to be discussed during the interview process). Schedule will include 2 full days and one half day at the facility. Hours will be Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, or 9-5p, for full day and 8/9:00AM – 12/1:00PM or 12/1:00PM – 4/5:00PM on a half day. Due to the nature of residential treatment, The Renfrew Center works to accommodate holidays and vacations, however staff may be required to work on holidays and during winter/spring break. Additionally students are not able to take extended vacation / time off during the year due to the intensity of the case loads. Students should have strong interpersonal skills, be flexible, and have the ability to manage time and stress well. This population can be challenging and students will be challenged throughout the year. Students will work with patients with a variety of diagnoses, including personality disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders. List specific evening hours required: Limited Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Group and individual supervision will be provided for a total of 2-3 hours per week. In addition to team meetings, in-services may be provided 1-2 times each month. The Renfrew Center will attempt to meet students’ special interests and provides supervision in those areas. Adolescents, College Students, Adults, Older Adults Trans-diagnostic, Cognitive, Dynamic, Behavioral, Humanistic, Systems ✔ Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Group, Couples, Brief (4-12sessions), Short-term (3-6 months) Personality (limited formal assessments), Behavioral/Cognitive 146