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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

SEXUAL/GENDER IDENTITY ROTATION

(4.5 hours: 3.5 direct service; 1.0 supervision)

Program Description:  This rotation is designed to afford interns the opportunity to gain more in-depth experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ) students 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 GLBTQ Group. 

Program Requirements:  Interns are expected to provide affirming psychotherapy experiences to GLBTQ clients or those presenting with sexual/gender identity concerns.  Interns are also expected to fully engage in the supervision process with respect to their individual clients and the GLBTQ group.  In addition, interns will be expected to read and apply theories pertinent to their work with the GLBTQ population.  The breakdown of the total number of weekly hours for the rotation is as follows:

Total:                                                                            4.5 hours

Training/ Supervision Provided:  Weekly ½ hour for supervision of individual clients and ½ hour for supervision of GLBT Group.

Supervisors:  Richard Lenox, Ph.D.; Staff Co-Facilitator for GLBT Group

 

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE ROTATION

(4.5 hours: 3 direct service; 1 treatment team meeting; .5 hours supervision)

Program Description:  The Ranch at Dove Tree is a privately owned substance dependence treatment facility in Lubbock, Tx.  The Ranch contracts with TTU's Center for Study of Addiction and Recovery to provide its Intensive Outpatient Program.  The IOP provides 15 hours per week of evening treatment for individual in recovery and is located on campus in the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery.

Program Requirements:  3 hours of service delivery per week (6:00-9:00 on evening per week). Intern must be available to co-lead a group on the same night as Dr. Hobbs.

Total:                                                              4.5 hours

Supervision/Training:  Intern will attend a one hour weekly treatment team meeting with Dr. Hobbs and CSAR staff. Intern will also receive half hour of individual supervision per week with Dr. Klint Hobbs.

Supervisor: Klint Hobbs, Ph.D. Coordinator of IOP Program:  Vincent Sanchez, M.Ed.

 

SUPERVISION SPECIALTY ROTATION

(4 hours: 2.5 direct service; .5 supervision; 1.0 supervision prep time)

Program Description: Interns who elect this optional rotation will receive additional experience in clinical supervision, in both individual and group formats.

Program Requirements:  Individual clinical supervision of a 2nd practicum supervisee (one practicum supervisee is required for all interns) for 1.5 hours per week.  Co-facilitation of practicum case seminar for all SCC practicum students for 1.0 hour per week – co-facilitated with Dr. Marie Moerkbak.  1.0 hour per week of Supervision Prep time (e.g., for viewing of video, review of supervisee documentation, etc.) and ½ hour of individual superivison with Dr. Viator.

    Total:                                                         4 hours

Training/Supervision Provided: ½ hour per week of individual supervision with Dr. Lisa Viator

Supervisors:  Marie Moerkbak, Ph.D. & Lisa Viator, Ph.D.

 

EATING DISORDERS ROTATION

(4.5 hours: 3.5 direct service; 1.0 supervision/planning)

Program Description: This rotation is designed to afford interns the opportunity to gain more in-depth experience working with clients who have eating concerns within the college counseling center setting. The rotation places special emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders within the brief therapy model.

Program Requirements: Interns will utilize a variety of treatment modalities pertinent to the college counseling center setting including individual and group therapy and assessment. Assessment will be utilized in diagnosis and treatment planning and will include administration of the EDI-III plus additional inventories determined in consultation with supervisor.  Assessment results will be documented in the form of an integrated report.  Due to the unique nature of eating concerns, interns will consult with other providers including but not limited to physicians, dieticians, and referral sources in the community. The breakdown of weekly hours for the rotation is as follows:

Total:                                                               4.5 hours per week

Training/Supervision Provided: Every week interns will receive one half hour for supervision of individual clients, one half hour for supervision of group, and counsultation as needed.  One slot available per semester.

Coordinator:Lisa Viator, Ph.D.

 

SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT AND PREVENTION ROTATION

(4.5 hours: 3.5 direct service; 1 supervision/planning)

Program Description: This 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, serve on the Sexual Assault Outreach and Prevention Committee (SAPAC), participate on the Sexual Assault/Healthy Relationships outreach team, and assist in planning and implementing Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events. The outreach team and activities do not count toward hours required for the rotation as all interns participate on an outreach team.

Program Requirements:  Interns are expected to provide empowering psychotherapy experiences to sexual assault/abuse survivors.  Interns are also expected to fully engage in the supervision process with respect to their individual clients.  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.  The breakdown of the total number of weekly hours for the rotation is as follows:

Total:                                                                 4 hours per week

Training/ Supervision Provided:  Weekly:  ½ hour for supervision. Consultation as needed.

Supervisor:  Ashlee G. Brown, Ph.D.

 

GROUP SPECIALTY ROTATION

(4 hours weekly: 2.5 direct service; 1 supervision; .5 prep time for readings/mini course)

(Available Fall Semester Only)

Program Description:Group Therapy is a thriving and important component of all intern training, but the optional group rotation is geared to provide more experience and expertise in the areas of co-leading, providing training about group, group administration, and group program development.

Program Requirements: The intern will co-lead a second group with the rotation supervisor (co-leading one group is required of all interns), and co-teach the Groups Mini-Course that is required of all practicum students interested in working with groups. The intern will co-teach this course with the rotation supervisor one hour a week. The intern will receive ½ hour of prep time each week to prepare for teaching the Mini-Course and read selections from the rotation supervisor.

Training/Supervision Provided: one hour a week of supervision with Dr. Bryan Duncan

Supervisor: Bryan Duncan, Ph.D.

 

RELATIONSHIP ENHANCEMENT CENTER ROTATION

(4. 5 hours: 2 hours direct service; 1 hour observation couples therapy; 1 hour group supervision; .5 hours individual supervision)

(Available Spring Semester)

Program Description: This clinical experience occurs once weekly from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and provides a supportive yet challenging atmosphere in which to learn and apply theories of change in couples therapy.  Unique features of this experience include the opportunity to do co-therapy and to observe and conduct couples therapy using a reflecting (observation) team and live supervision.

Program Requirements: Interns are invited to participate in this program as a rotation option. Prior coursework in this discipline or therapy experience with couples is not required. All participants are expected to read and apply a chosen theory of couples therapy. The 3­ hour team meeting includes 1 hour conducting therapy, another hour observing therapy as part of a team, with the last hour spent giving and receiving feedback. Participants are expected to attend all 3 hours each week.  In addition, the intern completes one additional hour of couples therapy per week and receives ½ hour of weekly individual supervision.

Total:                                                                        4.5 hours

Training/Supervision Provided:  Weekly – one hour of team observation of couples therapy; one hour of group supervision; ½ hour of individual supervision.  Additional consultation available as needed.

Supervisors: Mike Iezzi, Ph.D. and another senior staff member