Couples, Group and Family Psychotherapy:<\/em> The Circle community offers the possibility of ongoing group therapy as well as work with families and couples.<\/p>\n Psycho-educational Experiences:<\/em> Students will have the occasion to offer presentations and workshops to the women at the Circle to foster self-esteem, the development of stress reduction, communication skills and personal growth in relationships.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Professional Development Opportunities” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students are also encouraged to\u00a0develop professional marketing skills and are offered opportunities to develop these skills through activities including:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Supervision and Philosophy” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The supervision philosophy of this site is to create a safe environment where students can learn and deepen awareness of themselves in the concrete experience of doing psychotherapy. Thursday will be the required practicum day at The Circle, which will include two individual supervision sessions, professional development discussions at lunch, and two segments of group supervision.<\/p>\n Students may utilize time outside of the individual and group supervision sessions and lunch to schedule clients. Other than the required supervision day, students will negotiate the days on which they will meet clients according to their own schedule, the needs of the clients, and the availability of office space.<\/p>\n Individual supervision: <\/strong>Two hours of individual supervision\u00a0will be provided by two licensed clinical psychologists with considerable experience in both private practice and community mental health. Individual supervision will also give the student the opportunity to expand their therapeutic skills and deepen their understanding of appropriate interventions.<\/p>\n Group supervision: <\/strong>1.5 hours of group supervision weekly\u00a0will offer opportunities for students to review intake and case-presentation material, present case conceptualizations, raise questions, refine and explore responses to clients and learn how to support and cooperate with colleagues as developing professionals.\u00a0Group supervision will also include review of session recordings, role playing, case presentation and discussion of therapeutic issues that present themselves in the concrete experience of the sessions. Students will be encouraged to review their interventions in the light of their preferred theoretical framework and evidenced-based interventions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Application and Selection Procedures” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Circle practicum will begin in mid-late August and will end in mid-June. Students will be expected to give at least 650 hours to this practicum site. Students interested in a practicum at this site should send:<\/p>\n Students best fitting the needs of this site will be called for an interview. This site follows ACEPT guidelines and procedures. Preference will be given to doctoral level students because of the possible need for occasional assessment, however, Masters\u2019 level students are also encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered. Applications will be accepted by email ONLY. Please send all\u00a0materials to memooresh@gmail.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Practicum ExperienceThe core of this professional psychotherapeutic training program is the formation of a learning community of students and supervisors. The administration staff and members of the Brighton Park […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/1\"][vc_column_text]\r\n\n
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<\/a>The Practicum Experience<\/h4>\r\nThe core of this professional psychotherapeutic training program is the\u00a0formation of a learning community of students and supervisors. The administration staff and members of the Brighton Park professional and residential community also\u00a0serve as an ongoing resource for additional learning. The community setting will broaden students experience in the practice of collaboration with psychiatrists for medication, self-help groups, addictions\u2019 programs, or pastors for spiritually based questions and issues.\u00a0From time to time, seminars will take place, offering\u00a0students opportunities to meet\u00a0with experienced clinicians currently working in the field.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\u00a0Clinical Services<\/h4>\r\nThe Practicum\u2019s supervisory staff is dedicated to the professional development of its students. By offering direct services that enable students to practice the necessary psychotherapeutic skills, as well as indirect professional skills, such as marketing and communications, The Practicum offers comprehensive professional development.\r\n\r\nIndividual Psychotherapy<\/em>:<\/em>\u00a0Practicum students will offer at least 8 \u2013 10 or more hours of individual psychotherapy weekly developing skill in intake, risk assessment, case conceptualization and report writing.\r\n\r\nCouples, Group and Family Psychotherapy:<\/em> The Circle community offers the possibility of ongoing group therapy as well as work with families and couples.\r\n\r\nPsycho-educational Experiences:<\/em> Students will have the occasion to offer presentations and workshops to the women at the Circle to foster self-esteem, the development of stress reduction, communication skills and personal growth in relationships.\r\n
Professional Development Opportunities<\/h4>\r\nStudents are also encouraged to\u00a0develop professional marketing skills are are offered opportunities to develop these skills through activities including:\r\n
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Supervision and Philosophy<\/h4>\r\nThe supervision philosophy of this site is to create a safe environment where students can learn and deepen awareness of themselves in the concrete experience of doing psychotherapy. Thursday will be the required practicum day at The Circle, which will include two individual supervision sessions, professional development discussions at lunch, and two segments of group supervision.\r\n\r\nStudents may utilize time outside of the individual and group supervision sessions and lunch to schedule clients. Other than the required supervision day, students will negotiate the days on which they will meet clients according to their own schedule, the needs of the clients, and the availability of office space.\r\n\r\nIndividual supervision: <\/strong>Two hours of individual supervision\u00a0will be provided by two licensed clinical psychologists with considerable experience in both private practice and community mental health. Individual supervision will also give the student the opportunity to expand their therapeutic skills and deepen their understanding of appropriate interventions.\r\n\r\nGroup supervision: <\/strong>1.5 hours of group supervision weekly\u00a0will offer opportunities for students to review intake and case-presentation material, present case conceptualizations, raise questions, refine and explore responses to clients and learn how to support and cooperate with colleagues as developing professionals.\u00a0Group supervision will also include review of session recordings, role playing, case presentation and discussion of therapeutic issues that present themselves in the concrete experience of the sessions. Students will be encouraged to review their interventions in the light of their preferred theoretical framework and evidenced-based interventions.\r\n
Application and Selection Procedures<\/h4>\r\nThe Circle practicum will begin in mid-late August and will end in mid-June. Students will be expected to give at least 650 hours to this practicum site.Students interested in a practicum at this site should send:\r\n
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