The Counseling Practicum and Internship Manual
The Counseling Practicum and Internship Manual

Author: Shannon Hodges, PhD, LMHC, ACS

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2010-08-03

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 082611833X

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For many counseling students, the first experience with a counseling practicum or internship can be daunting. With this manual, students in practicum and internship settings receive the orientation and guidance they need to successfully navigate field placement. In this book, author Shannon Hodges shares over 16 years of expertise in counseling and clinical training. He discusses everything students need to know to fully understand all aspects of the practicum/internship process. The book provides detailed guidelines to selecting and applying for an appropriate practicum/internship, performing responsibly on the job, maintaining ethical standards, and much more. The manual comprehensively covers practicum/internships in all settings, including rehabilitation, school, mental health, addictions, and marriage and family counseling. With this book, students will learn how to: Select, apply to, and interview for the internship/practicum Use the practicum/internship as a means to land a job Create a professional identity and demeanor Navigate ethical, legal, and professional issues Comply with HIPA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Use various new, leading technologies in counseling Write clinical case notes and develop treatment plans Set clear boundaries with clients and deal with difficult colleagues

School Counseling Practicum and Internship
School Counseling Practicum and Internship

Author: Helen S. Hamlet

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2016-10-28

Total Pages: 559

ISBN-13: 1506304893

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School Counseling Practicum and Internship: 30 Essential Lessons combines crucial counselor knowledge with the experience of experts in the field into one practical guide for addressing the real world of school counseling. Drawing on more than a decade of teaching, author Helen S. Hamlet, PhD presents a collection of lessons and techniques that includes forms, websites, activities, and current information focusing on a range of challenging issues. This unique text is a resource that practicum and internship students, counselor educators, and practicing school counselors will keep and refer to for years to come.

A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training
A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training

Author: Jeannine R. Studer

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-05-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1317653343

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A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training, 2nd ed, covers all aspects of the practicum and internship experience, from the initial contact with supervisors to detailed descriptions of students’ different roles. Readers will gain both an awareness of the school culture and the understanding needed to develop an individualized philosophy of school counseling. Specific topics covered include popular counseling theories used by school counselors, strategies for working with special populations of students, understanding the school counselor's role in utilizing the 2012 National Model of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) including the inherent elements and themes, putting the ASCA ethical standards into practice, and administration of day-to-day tasks. Each chapter contains activities, case studies, worksheets, and images to facilitate understanding, and all material presented is consistent with both the accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the school counselor standards identified by the ASCA.

Practicum and Internship
Practicum and Internship

Author: Christin M. Jungers

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-08-27

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 131762548X

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Completely revised and updated, the fifth edition of Practicum and Internship is an eminently practical resource that provides students and supervisors with thorough coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of the practicum and internship process. New in this edition are: an accompanying website with downloadable, customizable forms, contracts, and vitae thoughtful discussion of the DSM-5 and HIPAA guidelines and the most recent CACREP standards expanded analysis of the use of technology and social media in counseling expanded discussions of ethical-decision making and ethical guidelines for informed consent and for supervision contracts in individual settings new and updated materials on case conceptualization, assessment, goal setting and treatment planning new materials reviewing third-wave counseling theories and practices, including MBSR, MBCT, ACT, and DBT detailed presentation of a skill-based model for counseling training and self-assessment questionnaires and guided-reflection exercises for application and orientation to the model.

Practicum in Counseling (First Edition)
Practicum in Counseling (First Edition)

Author: Marianne Woodside

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing

Published: 2019-02-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781516531790

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Practicum in Counseling: A Developmental Guide is designed to guide counselors-in-training through a meaningful practicum experience. The text utilizes a developmental approach to empower students and encourage them to commit to professional growth and the development of their counselor identity. The text is divided into four sections. In Section One, students learn their role in practicum, how to establish a working relationship with their site supervisor, what to expect onsite during the first week, and more. In Section Two, they learn how to make contact with their first client, review basic helping skills, consider ethical and legal issues, explore the role of diversity in counseling work, and learn how to handle critical incidents. Section Three addresses the importance of supervision, self-advocacy, wellbeing, and personal agency in becoming an effective counselor. Practicum assessment and evaluation are also explored. The final section focuses on the conclusion of practicum and the beginning of an internship. Students learn how to transition their responsibilities and terminate work with their clients. They are encouraged to assess their knowledge, skills, and values to shape their goals for their internship. Featuring voices from students who've completed practicum, as well as valuable and highly applicable information from the authors, Practicum in Counseling is a winning resource for counselors-in-training enrolled in a practicum course.

Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling
Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling

Author: Bradley T. Erford

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-03-24

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 1000849562

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This ready-to-use resource provides the practical information and hands-on skills interns and practicum students need to successfully complete their clinical experiences and join the counseling profession with confidence. Designed to accompany students as they advance through practicum and internship, Practicum and Internship Experiences in Counseling helps bridge the gap from theory to practice. It covers the day-to-day elements of practice in agencies and schools that are often missing from the theory-based courses. Chapters are packed with case examples, activities, voices from the field, and self-assessments, including tools for assessing and addressing ethnocentrism, intersectionality, and bias in counseling practice. This resource orients clinical students to the field, while providing them with the day-to-day skills they need to thrive. Special focus on: Expectations and how to get the most out of the supervision process Assessment and intervention with clients in danger and crisis Wellness and developing healthy work and personal habits to carry through one’s entire career. Readers see clearly how to: Apply the laws and ethics in everyday clinical practice Work with special issues (neuropsych and psychopharmacology) and populations Market and position oneself in the job market, with an eye toward growing/marketing a counseling practice after graduation Included in each chapter: Several self-assessment activities encouraging self-reflection and self-assessment on the concepts of the chapter Voices from the field features providing firsthand, in-the-trenches perspectives from counselors who have "been there and done that." Realistic case examples challenging readers to apply knowledge and skills to realistic cases they are likely to encounter in the field Included are separate chapters on: Relationship building Goal setting Record keeping The integration of theory into practice

Translating Theory Into Practice
Translating Theory Into Practice

Author: Justin E. Levitov

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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"Practicum and internship courses are the most challenging and exciting components of a counselor's academic preparation. This hands-on text is the ideal resource for such students as they begin the process of translating counseling theory into effective clinical practice. The authors' clear, conversational approach not only orients students to the challenges of clinical training but also enhances their ability to learn from these experiences." "Translating Theory into Practice covers all aspects of counselor training, from the core relationships that are essential to professional development to workable suggestions on selecting a field site, managing cases, terminating with clients, and networking with other mental health professionals. Vignettes and sample dialogues highlight real-world ethical issues and counseling concerns. The text also includes relevant information on state licensing requirements and national standards as well as several major codes of ethics. With insights gleaned from years of both teaching and professional counseling practice, the authors equip students with the skills they need to reap the full benefits that practicum and internship afford" --Book Jacket.

Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook
Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook

Author: Brian N. Baird

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-11-19

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1351067230

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The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook is a practical guide for interns in the helping professions, with real-world knowledge of the skills students need through every phase of their practicum, field placement, or internship. This text expertly guides students through the essential skills needed for beginning work in the field of mental health and outlines skills that will serve students throughout their academic and professional careers. Skills discussed include how to make a great first impression, understanding the process and content of clinical writing, recordkeeping, working with peers and supervisors, understanding diversity, cultivating self-care, and promoting safety. Every phase of the internship is discussed chronologically: from finding and preparing for placements to concluding relationships with clients and supervisors. Following an evidence and competency-based approach, the latest research findings are reviewed from the fields of psychology, social work, and counseling. The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, faculty, and supervisors engaged in the exciting, challenging experience of transitioning from academia into clinical training in the field. Free online resources available at www.routledge.com/9781138478701 support the text.

The Counselor Intern's Handbook
The Counselor Intern's Handbook

Author: Christopher Faiver

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 9780534528355

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This practical and succinct book guides students through each stage of the often-complicated internship process, offering resources that will prove valuable even after their internships are complete. The text is built on the experience of three established authors known in their fields: Chris Faiver, a supervisor to students in the field for over 25 years; Sheri Eisengart, a clinician, researcher, and former student of Faiver; and Ronald Colonna, a professional and administrator from an agency that frequently serves as a placement site for interns. Because the text can be used from state to state, it also serves as a perfect study guide for certification and state and national licensure examinations.

Case Conceptualization
Case Conceptualization

Author: Len Sperry

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-05-27

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1000074595

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Integrating recent research and developments in the field, this revised second edition introduces an easy-to-master strategy for developing and writing culturally sensitive case conceptualizations and treatment plans. Concrete guidelines and updated case material are provided for developing conceptualizations for the five most common therapy models: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Biopsychosocial, Adlerian, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The chapters also include specific exercises and activities for mastering case conceptualization and related competencies and skills. Also new to this edition is a chapter on couple and family case conceptualizations, and an emphasis throughout on trauma. Practitioners, as well as graduate students in counseling and in clinical psychology, will gain the essential skills and knowledge they need to master case conceptualizations.