In the remainder of this letter, I would like to highlight some of the important points of our internship program. During this period, we have developed a solid training program covering the full range of campus mental health services. Nevertheless, the program continues to evolve, reflecting changes in the profession, feedback from interns, and the times we live in. In addition, as our large staff keeps abreast of new developments in professional practice, changes in their interests and energies affect the emphasis of the training program. Thus, the program is a dynamic one, offering both a strong foundation and innovative approaches in the delivery of mental health services to the university community.
Training is a very important and highly valued activity at our center.
Our training programs are enriched with trainees from various mental health disciplines, including counseling and clinical psychology, social work, and psychiatry. In addition, we firmly believe that the internship year is a time for integration of personal and professional growth. The staff at CMHC is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating atmosphere in which people can solidify strengths, take risks, develop new competencies, and integrate skill acquisition with effective use of self. In the program description, you will read about our August Orientation, Training, and Skills Assessment Program. During this unique part of our internship, a variety of presentations, experiential workshops, and social activities are scheduled in order to provide interns with a smooth transition into the center.