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: This is a highly intensive and challenging, albeit rewarding, practicum wherein children, adolescents, and adults with psychotic disorders are treated with psychotherapy - twice per week for one year. In addition, family systems oriented therapy is also conducted with these families. An intensive training session is held one month prior to case assignments and includes viewing 11 videotapes of Dr. Karon conducting psychotherapy with a schizophrenic patient (Discussion seminars regarding the tapes will be held). Patients served comprise a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Assessment experiences and research opportunities are available. Monthly Didactic trainings may be included 1st: 10-15 hours, 2nd: 18 hours, EL: 15 hours Required Training Sessions: PSC Clinic Training required Required Training Prerequisites: 1st year students must have a Master's Degree. Coursework or related practicum experience in psychodynamic foundations and family therapy. High level of commitment, motivation, and a great capacity for empathy and interpersonal sensitivity. Must have had some training in psychodynamic psychotherapy such as course work or workshop training Suggested prerequisites: Experiencing writing full battery reports. Psychodynamic therapy I, II courses, play therapy, family therapy. Attendance at specific meetings: Four Training meetings; (2X per week for 2 weeks), during evening for 3-4 hours each meeting. PSED Program meetings. Other requirements: Must dress professionally including no piercings except for ears (and not multiple earrings), no visible tattoos, and only hair color found in nature (e.g. blonde hair OK but not yellow hair, naturally looking red hair color OK but not crayon red).No excessive makeup. List specific evening hours required: Required. Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Group format for 3 hours/week Student must have good standing in the program: has never been released from a previous practicum for poor clinical work or behavior and has never received lower than a grade of "B" Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults Eclectic, Dynamic, Family Systems ✔ Individual, Family, Crisis Intervention, Group, Couples, Short-term (3-6 months), Long-term (6+ months) Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence, Forensic 032