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Training Activities Internship Setting at UHM & CSDC Applying for Internship at CSDC-UHM
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The Psychology Internship at CSDC is designed around several training activities that are designed to provide training that correspond with the ten areas of professional competence. The eight major training activities are listed below:
The correspondence between competency areas and training activities is summarized in the following table: Correspondence between Competency Areas and Training Activities
A. Intern Orientation (in August) Interns are introduced the internship program through a month-long orientation period. The process serves to acquaint interns with the University, the Center, and the Training Program. The orientation period is also utilized for the initial assessment of intern skills to assist in the individualization of the training structure as well as to facilitate the monitoring of interns’ progress throughout the program. The first orientation activity is an around-the-island bonding excursion that brings together the outgoing class of interns with the incoming class. For the new class, it is the start of the self-assessment process that stimulates self-reflection, development of training goals, and sharing of professional goals. The excursion is also critical to the bonding of the intern class, a key component of the training experience. Content of orientation covers topics that prepare interns for basic functioning at the Center. Time is spent with the Interim Coordinator of Training discussing the transition from the role of graduate student to that of intern. Interns take a tour of the campus and meet the staff of student service and academic support programs. Seminar leaders present an introduction of the seminars and begin in-depth training. Faculty psychologists present the specific policies and procedures utilized by CSDC related to intake interviews, case disposition, crisis intervention, and referral. Creative learning activities including cultural team building, mock intake interviews, creation of the ideal training program, and field trips are dispersed throughout the orientation period. B. Clinical Supervision from a Licensed Psychologist (2 hours/week; all year) Interns receive two hours per week of individual clinical supervision throughout the year. This supervision covers all clinical work with clients and the majority of time is spent discussing clients and their treatment. Review of video and/or audiotapes is utilized during this training activity. Supervisors are assigned, with input from both psychologists and interns, at the start of the year and mid-year. Therefore, the interns have the opportunity to experience two different supervisors over the course of the training year. C. Intern Seminar (2 hours/week; all year) The Intern Seminar is a multipurpose forum for interns which emphasizes the integration of knowledge acquired from research literature and theoretical study with experience obtained from practice. The integration of knowledge and experience occurs through discussion between interns and seminar facilitator, information provided by guest speakers, and intern case studies and presentations. Psychotherapy and assessment are two ongoing emphases. Psychological assessment is the Intern Seminar topic once each month. Case consultation occurs once a month and interns present formal case presentation once each semester. In addition to core topics set by the Training Committee, interns assist in the design of this seminar to meet their particular needs, skills and preferences. The Intern Seminar is organized by the Interim Coordinator of Training who facilitates monthly case consultation. Monthly assessment seminars are facilitated by the Coordinator of Clinical Services. D. Multicultural Training Seminar (2 hours/week; all year) UHM offers interns the opportunity to provide psychological services to a very diverse population in terms of culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, religion and other differences. The weekly Multicultural Training Seminar focuses on the development of skill and comfort through in-depth discussions and peer feedback, experiential activities, presentations by interns and guest speakers, and the synthesis of current literature and practice. The Multicultural Training Seminar is facilitated by the CSDC Director. E. Group Counseling Seminar (1 hour/week; Fall & Spring semesters) Group Counseling Seminar is held weekly and is attended by interns and other trainees who lead groups. It is intended to provide a practical supervision and training experience in leading counseling groups that build upon the intern’s previous academic training and experience in providing group counseling. Attention to group process within the seminar also serves as a concrete learning experience for the interns and other participants of the seminar. The Group Counseling Seminar is facilitated by the Coordinator of Clinical Services. F. Supervision of Supervision Seminar (1 hour/week; Fall & Spring semesters) The intern group meets weekly with the Interim Coordinator of Training to receive supervision for the clinical supervision of practicum trainees. This seminar focuses on concepts related to counselor development, supervision focus, and supervisor roles. Videotape, assigned readings, and topical discussions are utilized to review and teach skills, incorporate the role of supervisor into the intern’s professional identity, and provide opportunities for peer feedback. G. Supervision of Internship Experience (1 hour/month; all year) The Interim Coordinator of Training meets with each intern once a month to provide each trainee the opportunity to discuss reactions to the internship program and provide a forum for discussing professional roles and responsibilities. It is also structured as a time for interns to give feedback to the Interim Coordinator of Training regarding the meaningfulness of training activities, supervision received, staff interactions, unmet needs, mentoring, and agency-related issues which impact training.
Intern Support Group (1-2 hours/week; all year) The intern class meets regularly for one hour each week. The intern support group is frequently scheduled adjacent to a lunch hour allowing close to two hours of time together. The purposes of this training activity are to allow interns to share and discuss interests and concerns and to facilitate the development of mutual support and group cohesion. The intern group decides the format and content based on their needs. They may discuss reactions to the internship, process experiences they have had, and address various issues that arise during the course of the week. Intern Project (all year) Interns are required to develop and complete one Center-related project of professional significance during their training year. The Intern Project is linked to the first competency area, Professional Competence and Development. Interns are encouraged to choose a project that is consistent with professional identity and will support professional goals by building experience in an area of professional interest. Projects must meet the approval of the Training Committee and often involve program development, evaluation, or other methods of scholarship. Professional Staff Development In addition to training experiences specifically designed for the internship, interns also participate in monthly staff development seminars. Issues of particular interest to staff are identified and either consultants are brought into present on particular topics, or staff members and interns may present on areas specific to their interest and expertise.
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