Optional Rotations
Optional rotations provide interns with specialized experience and supervision in working with specific populations and/or presenting concerns. It is possible for interns to participate in more than one rotation simultaneously; because rotations vary in time commitment, participation in simultaneous rotations will be negotiated on an individual basis. Some rotations may be repeated for more than one semester, but breadth of training is encouraged. Optional rotations may vary depending on available supervision and are subject to change. Number of interns that each rotation can accommodate is variable, but most interns find that they can meet all of their training interests throughout the internship year. Consultation with Director of Training is provided in scheduling rotations.
Current Optional Rotations
1)
Sexual/Gender Identity Rotation:
The sexual orientation rotation
is designed to afford interns the opportunity to gain more in depth
experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning
(GLBTQ) students and allies across a variety of treatment modalities.
That is, interns will work with individual clients who identify as GLBTQ
or those presenting with sexual identity concerns/ questions as well
as co-lead the GLBT support group. In addition, interns will serve on
the Diversity Outreach Team and help to facilitate the Allies training
for Texas Tech University Faculty and Staff. Interns will also have
the opportunity to plan, organize and lead various outreach programs
to a variety of audiences having to do with GLBTQ or allies issues.
This in-house rotation totals 6 hours per week for the intern: 1.5 hours to co-lead support group; 2 hours for individual clients; 1 hour for outreach/safe-zone/allies program; 1.5 hours of supervision for group and individual clients.
Program Requirements: Interns are expected to provide affirming psychotherapy experiences to GLBTQ clients or those presenting with sexual identity concerns. Interns are also expected to fully engage the supervision process with respect to their individual clients and the GLBT support group. In addition, interns will be expected to read and apply theories pertinent to their work with the GLBT population and to participate fully in all aspects of a number of outreach experiences related to GLBT issues. Interns who choose this rotation will also be responsible for aspects of the planning and administration of the Safe Zone/Allies programs.
Supervisors: Richard Lenox, Ph.D. and Erin Snyder, Ph.D.
2) Substance Dependence Rotation:
The Ranch at Dove
Tree is a privately owned substance dependence treatment facility in Lubbock,
TX. The Ranch contracts with TTU’s Center for the Study of Addictions
to provide its Intensive Outpatient Program. The IOP provides 15 hours
per week of evening treatment for individuals in recovery and is located
on campus in the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery.
This external rotation totals 4 hours per week: 3 hours of group treatment; 1 hour of group supervision. Available fall, spring and summer semesters.
Program Requirements: 3 hours of service delivery per week. 6:00-9:00 on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening; each evening has a designated treatment modality. Interns can choose the evening/modality that best fits their clinical interests.
Coordinator for Intensive Outpatient Program: Vincent Sanchez, M.Ed.
3) Supervision Specialty Rotation:
Interns who elect
this optional rotation will receive additional experience in clinical
supervision, in both individual and group formats.
This in-house rotation totals 4 hours per week: 2.5 hours of providing supervision (both individual and group); .5 hours receiving supervision; 1.0 hour of supervision prep time. Available fall, spring and summer semesters.
Program Requirements: Specific activities include:
- Individual clinical supervision of a 2nd practicum supervisee (one practicum supervisee is required for all interns) for 1.5 hours per week.
- Facilitation of practicum case seminar for all SCC practicum students for 1.0 hour per week on Thursdays at 4 p.m.
- 1.0 hour per week of Supervision Prep time (e.g., for viewing of video, review of supervisee documentation, etc.)
- .5 hours per week of individual supervision with Dr. Sarah Haley
Supervisors: Marie Moerkbak, Ph.D. & Sharla Boyd, Ph.D.
4) Biofeedback Rotation:
Interns who elect
this optional rotation will gain experience in learning biofeedback software (Freeze Framer & The Wild Divine) and how to incorporate biofeedback into client treatment.
This in-house rotation totals 4 hours per week: 1.0 hour conducting Mind-Body Lab Individual and/or Group Demonstrations; 2.0 hours utilizing biofeedback with individual clinets; 1.0 hour of individual supervision. Available fall, spring and summer semesters.
Program Requirements: Interns will become proficient in use of biofeedback software. Interns will familiarize students with Mind-Body Lab services and policies (in both individual and group introductory sessions). Inters will utilize biofeedback helping students achieve stated goals.
Supervisor: Marie Moerkbak, Ph.D. and Lisa Viator, Ph.D.
5) Sexaul Assault Prevention & Treatment Rotation:
The Sexual Assault Treatment and Prevention Rotation is designed to afford interns the opportunity to gain more in-depth experience working with sexual assault/abuse survivors across a broad range of treatment modalities, as well as experience in sexual assault prevention outreach and program development. Interns will work with individual clients who are survivors, co-lead the Journey to Wholeness Group (JTW), serve on the Sexual Assault Outreach and Prevention Committee (SAPAC), and assist in planning and implementing Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events.
This in-house rotation totals 5-6 hours per week for the intern: 1.5 hours to co-lead support group; 1-2 hours for individual clients; 1 hour for SAPAC activities; and 1 hour of supervision for group and individual clients.
During this rotation, interns are expected to provide empowering psychotherapy experiences to sexual assault/abuse survivors. Interns are also expected to fully engage the supervision process with respect to their individual clients and the Journey to Wholeness Group. In addition, interns will be expected to read and apply theories pertinent to their work with survivors and to participate fully in all aspects of a number of outreach experiences related to sexual assault prevention.
Supervisor: Erin Snyder, Ph.D.
6) Eating Disorders Rotation:
More information coming soon.
Supervisors: Lisa Viator, Ph.D. & Katie Brown, Ph.D.