The practicum student can provide individual and group counseling as well as psychoeducational interventions. Given the distance of this setting from Austin, Mr. Porter stated that it is possible for students to work two or three days consecutively and to stay on site. Cedar Ridge is also trying to open a charter school, so guidance activities may be a possibility. A situation is not yet fully developed at this site, but it is a possibility for the motivated student who is particularly interested in this population. It is only acceptable for a second or third placement and does not count as the required academic placement.
Safe place is the domestic violence and sexual assault survival center.
Duties at this site will include working in intake doing clinical interviews, following 1 or 2 ongoing clients and co-leading a group. A student must have had Advanced Assessment and Counseling Theory prior to pursuing this placement.