This gives interns exposure to varying presentation styles. Didactic information is presented to provide the intern with program development training. In addition, consultation with the Coordinator of Outreach is offered on an as-needed basis to allow the interns to develop outreach skills and to solidify confidence in their ability to provide psychological services within this modality. Interns have the opportunity to provide ongoing consultation with the University of San Diego staff members by serving as a liaison to a residence hall director. Supervision of such activities is provided by the individual supervisor.
Didactic information is provided about methods of consultation in Intern Seminar.
Further opportunities to develop consultation relationships with on-campus agencies and employees may be available depending on interns' interests and campus needs. An understanding of the impact of culture is integrated into every aspect of the work we do in direct services, training, scholarly activity and research. We define culture and diversity broadly, allowing our definition to encompass racial and ethnic differences, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, acculturation, religious affiliation, and ability status. Comprehensive understanding of the impact of culture is seen by our staff as an integral ingredient of competent psychological practice. Such factors are fully integrated into each aspect of our clinical work, as well as each aspect of the training program.