PREMASTER’S TRAINEESHIP

Postmodern Therapy in a Clinical Setting Program

The Postmodern Therapy in a Clinical Setting Program is a specialized training that engages collaborative, client-centered therapy in a diversity of clinical settings. Postmodern therapy leads with a resource-oriented lens, viewing clients as full of possibility, identifying client strengths and working collaboratively toward solutions in the client’s life. Trainees will learn to develop specialized ways of listening and questioning that generate preferred client change and transformation.  Supervision will focus on the practical application of narrative and solution-focused practices in working with individuals, couples and families in the clinical setting.  Throughout the year, trainees will learn to effectively communicate with peers from different theoretical orientations when discussing assessments, DSM diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation and legal and ethical issues. Trainees will work with clients as co-therapists with other trainees and interns and as reflecting team members. Counseling sessions are recorded and reviewed in supervision. Clients are seen at our center, residential treatment centers, outpatient facilities, schools, and in other settings throughout the Los Angeles area, arranged in collaboration with the Counseling Center.

Meeting Times:
Supervision and training will be Monday (11:00 AM-2:00 PM).

Openings Available: 8

Program Director and Clinical Supervisor:
Christina Kousakis, MA, LMFT
Phone:
Email: ckousakis@pgu.edu