In addition to and concurrent with course work during each year at the school, a variety of practical experience is expected of each student. All new students must enroll in one of the seminars during their first year in the program. The seminars consist of practical training in assessment and intervention. The center is an integral part of the school and includes interview, play therapy, and group therapy rooms as well as necessary supplies and equipment. Clients of diverse ethnic, racial, social, religious, and individual backgrounds and life styles are seen by students for assessment and intervention.
Referrals come from private and public sources throughout the community.
Approximately 200 clients receive services each week. Center clients are generally assigned to students through the professional seminars. PPC client cases are supervised by faculty members, seminar co-leaders, and individual community professionals, many of whom are GSPP alumni. The content of the orientation includes the history of clinical psychology, PPC policies and procedures, GSPP policies, and ethical standards for psychologists. Students carry no less than two PPC therapy cases at all times and are expected to adhere to the Ethical Principles of Psychologists published by the American Psychological Association.