Cases are assigned that are not only commensurate with the level of training and experience of the extern, but that will also appropriately stretch his or her emerging capabilities. Practicum Program Structure Practicum externs are typically on-site three days a week, for a minimum total of 20 hours a week. On a weekly basis, externs receive 5.5 hours of training and provide 10-11 hours of direct service. The training program begins the first week of September and concludes at the end of the Spring quarter. The total practicum externship comprises more than 650 hours of supervised experience.
Externs receive two hours per week of individual clinical supervision.
They meet one hour a week with a Primary Supervisor who oversees the clinical work, general training experiences and professional growth of the extern. A Secondary Supervisor provides an additional hour per week of individual supervision. Externs meet for small group supervision for 1.5 hours per week to provide case presentations, give peer feedback, and discuss general clinical issues. Supervisors collaborate with the rest of the staff and the Training Committee to guide and evaluate the distinctive progress of all trainees. Each supervisor seeks to promote a challenging yet supportive environment in which to examine the dynamics of the client, the therapist, and the interpersonal interaction between them.