Psychotherapy training is NOT a goal of our program. During the winter holiday vacation in December you are responsible for arranging coverage for any clients you are serving. May. The process of beginning professional tasks in agencies can be emotionally and intellectually challenging. Several supports are provided to help students at this time. Field consultants visit agencies to meet with you and your field work instructor to discuss and approve your learning agreement and to resolve any problems.
Students begin their placements the second week of the semester at three days per week.
Preparation for second-year field work begins in the winter of your first year with discussion of your learning goals in the field work meeting. Through meetings with field work consultants, you will identify settings you wish to visit for placement interviews. After these visits, you will indicate your placement preferences for the upcoming year. In your second year, you will probably be working on a research project linked to your agency setting. Your research seminar will provide support and guidance for this work.