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 FAU Boca Counseling & Psychological Services serves an extremely diverse student body. Triage/ intake assessment, individual, and group therapy are the primary components of this placement. Outreach presentations and experience with couples are also available. Typical client presenting issues include depression, anxiety, relationship concerns trauma, adjustment, and family of origin issues. Supervisors are trained from varied backgrounds and schools of thought. However, each supervisor places value upon seeking social justice and conceptualizing cases systemically, taking into account personal, social, and societal factors that may contribute to client functioning and welfare. 20 hours - Mandatory Training Sessions: Two and a half mandatory orientation days, mid-to-late August 2016 on the Boca Campus. - Required Training Prerequisites: Previous experience providing individual therapy to adults is required. Prior work with depression, anxiety disorders, relationship conflicts, and developmental issues is highly valued. Group therapy experience is desirable. Experience working with diversity (e.g., cultural, social economics status, sexual orientation) is a plus. -Attendance at specific meetings: Weekly supervision times are flexible. Practicum Training Seminar, Case Conference, and meeting with the Training Director occur on WEDNESDAYS at the Boca Raton campus, and are mandatory for all practicum trainees. -Participation in other meetings as needed (e.g., Group Facilitator's, Outreach Committees) -Other requirements: Desire for growth as both a person and therapist, openness to feedback and ability to utilize constructive feedback are essential. Important to possess a non-judgmental attitude toward clients with sensitivity to diversity issues. Good organizational skills/reliability. -List specific evening hours required: Must work until 6:00 PM a minimum of one day per week. -Supervision Requirements (e.g., individual, group, time, day): Will receive a minimum of 1 hour of individual and 1 hour of group supervision weekly. Co-therapy with supervisor for groups may be possible. College Students, Adults Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, ACT, CBT, Humanistic, Integrative ✔ Individual, Crisis Intervention, Group, Couples/Family, Brief Therapy (4-12 sessions) Limited therapeutic assessment may be available 064