Master's and Doctoral Practicum Training

Trainees are introduced to the training program during a weeklong orientation beginning in August the week before the FGCU fall academic semester starts. The orientation includes opportunities for trainees to become acquainted with FGCU CAPS staff, policies and procedures, record-keeping and scheduling system (Titanium), and to learn about the campus community and other referral resources. In addition, training is provided regarding intake assessment and report-writing, legal and ethical issues, and risk assessment. Finally, the orientation period is utilized for the initial baseline assessment of trainee skills to assist in the individualization of training each student and to facilitate progress monitoring 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 recorded sessions, case conceptualization skills, exploration of trainee reactions to clients, caseload management, documentation, and 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.