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Practicum Training Program Description

Practicum students will have the opportunity to engage in individual and, when available, group therapy and outreach programming. This opportunity will also involve practicum students in assessing and conceptualizing presenting concerns from a theoretical frame-of-reference and treatment planning and implementation. Practicum students will participate in group therapy as a co-facilitator and/or process observer for one of CAPS' interpersonal process groups. Practicum students will also facilitate one of CAPS' psychoeducational workshops.

Typical Weekly Schedule

The week for CAPS Practicum students can be anywhere from 16-20 hours depending on the individual contract developed by each student. Clearly the more hours you choose to contract for will lead to gaining more clinical hours throughout the year. The schedule listed below is a rough approximation of the time that is spent each semester engaging in training, direct and indirect service provision (based on an average of a 16-20 hour week):

CAPS Practicum Training Fall/Spring Schedule
FALL/SPRING SCHEDULE

Activity

Hours per Week

Direct Clinical Service

  Individual Therapy 5-8
  Initial Consultations/Intakes 2
  Group Therapy/Psychoeducational Workshop 2.5

Supervision

  Individual Supervision 2
  Case Conference 1

Other Training

  Case Management/Administrative Time 2-3

Direct Service Opportunities

Last modified: October 8, 2024