Master's and Doctoral Practicum Training

Trainees are introduced to the training program during a week long orientation period which begins August 10^th, the week before the FGCU fall academic semester starts. The orientation includes opportunities for trainees to become acquainted with Center staff, policies and procedures, record-keeping and scheduling system (Titanium), and to learn about the campus offices and other referral resources. In addition, training is provided in the areas of intake assessment and report-writing, legal and ethical issues, and lethality/risk assessment. Finally, the orientation period is utilized for the initial baseline assessment of trainee skills to assist in the individualization of the training structure for each trainee and to facilitate the monitoring of trainee progress throughout the program. Full participation in the orientation week is a requirement to be considered for this internship.

A variety of theoretical orientations are represented by the supervising staff. Individual supervision may focus on review of videotaped sessions, case conceptualization skills, exploration of trainee reactions to clients, caseload management, paperwork tasks, or professional development. Supervision may be educational, supportive, experiential or administrative or a combination of all based on the needs and developmental level of the trainee and the style of the supervisor.