MFT Practicum V: Social Context and Capstone 2

Catalog description

Practicum V will focus on therapist-trainees’ ability to demonstrate knowledge of community mental health and client-centered advocacy. Students will engage in discussions reflecting on social contextual factors while demonstrating cultural humility and creating a safe space for clients to share their lived experiences. As a final project, students will collaborate with classmates to create a community resource manual to provide referrals to diverse and vulnerable populations. Students will complete their Capstone Case Study paper to demonstrate mastery of advanced clinical skills and competencies acquired throughout the program. Practicum courses are to be taken consecutively. In addition, students will be required to present a recorded (audio or video) clinical case demonstrating the application of their clinical skills. Graded pass/no pass. 1.