Counseling and Consultation

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Practicum Training Programs

Training Philosophy

The staff of C & C is committed to the growth and development of new professionals in the fields of counseling, social work and psychology. As such, we strive to ensure that training is provided in an atmosphere of support and collaboration. Endorsing a developmental model for supervision and training, the Practicum Training Program is designed to allow learning to evolve at an optimal pace. Since practicum students bring with them their own unique competencies, our task is to further refine and build upon these existing skills. We believe that the professional practice of psychotherapy is not simply dependent upon the acquisition of skills; rather, it reflects the synthesis of clinical competence, professional ethics and practice, personal integrity, and compassion. These ideals guide our training and supervision efforts. C&C training staff believe that self-awareness and the ability to continually reflect on one’s own personal dynamics are critical to the development of effective professional skills. Towards this aim, trainees may be asked to engage in a process of personal exploration with their supervisors and trainers. In this process, supervisors will encourage trainees to discuss and reflect upon how their experiences, personal qualities, and interpersonal dynamics are related to their professional functioning. Supervisors take care to create a training relationship characterized by trust, safety, and respect. Supervisors also take care to differentiate between therapy and supervision. As such, the focus of the discussion is always directly related to the trainee’s professional functioning and development.

 

Practicum Components

  • Preliminary orientation and training to introduce students to C & C's mission, programs, operations and procedures.
  • Weekly practicum seminar that offers support and collegial interaction as well as specific training experiences. In these seminars students also have the opportunity to gain experience in case presentation.
  • Weekly supervision of clinical work provided by professional staff, including doctoral interns.
  • Individual and group counseling, intake assessment, and treatment planning.
  • Brief individual counseling and group counseling.
  • Provision of outreach presentations.
  • Monthly attendance and participation in "brown bag" educational presentations for trainees and staff at C&C. Practicum counselors provide one presentation during the year.
  • Engagement in individualized reading and self-study to supplement professional growth.

 

Requirements

Counseling and Consultation offers an advanced clinical practicum. A student's readiness for this experience is assessed, in part, based upon the following minimum selection criteria:

 
  • Prior supervised practicum experience

 
  • Interest in working with a diverse student population

 

Commitment to providing a minimum of the following for the academic year:

  • M.C. -- 20 hrs/week
  • M.S.W. -- 16 hrs/week
  • Ph.D. -- 16 hrs/week

 
  • Commitment to attend and participate in the orientation training, weekly seminar, and monthly "brown bag" educational presentations.

 

Application Process

The following must be submitted by February 28, 2009.


 
  • Cover letter
  • Application Form
  • Resume
  • Reference form completed by a recent clinical supervisor

Please print out the 2 forms below, complete them, and submit them along with your cover letter and resume to:

Counseling and Consultation
Arizona State University
Student Services Building, Room 334
P.O. Box 871012
Tempe, AZ 85287-1012

Attention: Daniel Schulte, Ph.D., Training Director

 

 

Personal interviews will be conducted from March 2, 2009 through March 13, 2009.  Final notification will be given by March 20, 2009.