MODERN THERAPY IN A CLINICAL SETTING

Supervision will focus on the practical applications of Solution Focused, Narrative and Collaborative Language System ideas. Postmodern therapy approaches invite us to see people as resource laden and full of possibility, not pathology. Interns will learn how to engage clients in dialogue that generates meaningful change and more useful life narratives. Throughout the year, interns will learn how to effectively communicate with peers from different theoretical orientations when discussing assessment, DSM diagnosis, treatment planning, documentation and legal and ethical considerations.

Interns meet on Wednesdays (10am - 3pm) for training and group supervision. Additionally, interns are required to see clients two evenings or one evening and one Saturday per week. They may also see clients at other times as desired. Clients are seen at our counseling center, adolescent residential treatment centers and in other settings as may be arranged by CalFam.

Interns must enroll in, or have completed, the Phillips Postmodern (2 semesters) intensive training course (#650A and B). Our class will focus on exploring the philosophy, ideas, practices and applications of Postmodern Therapies through experiential exercises, readings, reflecting teamwork and videotapes. Registration for the class is through the Continuing Education/Extension Division of Phillips or for academic credit through the Registrars Office. The training course (650 series) taught by Frank Baird will be on Monday (3pm-6pm).

Program Director, Diane J. Lee, M.A., (818) 386-5614, or email dlee@pgi.edu
 
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CHILD THERAPY IN A SCHOOL SETTING

Child Therapy in a School Setting Program has been an on-going program at CalFam for over twenty-five years and provides school-based counseling services to local schools. The program specializes in child therapy within a systemic perspective of the child's school and family. One component of this program is The Social Skills / Violence Prevention Program. Interns provide social skills training to groups of children in addition to providing individual counseling to children and their families. Interns may also co-facilitate support groups on a variety of issues including substance abuse, grief, divorce, conflict resolution, and anger management at the middle and high school levels.

Interns meet in the summer on Tuesdays for training (10am -2pm). In the fall and spring, Interns meet on Mondays 2pm - 5pm or 4pm - 7pm for training and group supervision, and one (1) five to six hour day during the week at their assigned school.

This program provides children and family hours for MFT as well as MFT/PPS and MFT/Art Therapy Interns

Program Director and Social Skills Coordinator : Fereshteh Mazdyasni, M.A., (818)386-5676 or email fmazdyasni@pgi.edu

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LATINO FAMILY THERAPY
 
The Latino Family Therapy Program is an integral part of the Spanish-speaking services provided by CalFam to the predominately Latino communities in the San Fernando Valley. Interns need to speak Spanish since the therapy and supervision are conducted in Spanish. Interns are able to raise their proficiency in Spanish and learn clinical use of the language. Clients of the program are seen through a collaborative approach that includes co-therapy care, direct observation and feedback by the supervisor and the use of reflecting teams. The emphasis of the program is in the clinical application of family systems theories with Latino families, and the cultural aspects of family dynamics and personal behavior.

Interns meet Wednesday evenings (5:15pm - 10pm) for training, clinical observation, group supervision and client service.

Additional daytime, evening or Saturday hours are required to see clients. Clients are seen at our counseling center, adolescent residential treatment centers and in other settings as may be arranged by CalFam.

Program Director: Jose Luis Flores, M.A., (818) 386-5651 or email jlflores@pgi.edu

Clinical Supervisor: Caren Jinich, M.A., (818) 386-5600, ext. 495

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Interns are given the opportunity to gain skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency and other addictions with special emphasis on the treatment needs of those with one or more co-occurring mental health disorders. Training focuses on building case presentation skills through structured case presentation in supervision group, where interns are encouraged to work collaboratively with other interns in designing treatment and relapse prevention plans. Interns have an opportunity to work with substance abusers, their partners and families.

Estimates are that three out of ten persons diagnosed with a mental health disorder also have a substance use disorder some time in their lives and about 64% of drug abusers in treatment also meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis. Mental health practitioners can no longer afford to dismiss the needs of such a large treatment population without severely limiting their skills set.

Supervision group is scheduled for Mondays (4:00-6:30pm). Clients are seen at our counseling center, adolescent residential treatment centers and in other settings as may be arranged by CalFam.

In addition to supervision class, interns must enroll in, or have completed, the 600 Series of classes which meet Monday evenings from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive substance abuse education. As a WASC accredited institution, these courses meet or exceed the educational requirements for most chemical dependency certification programs (such as CAADAC).

Interns are required to complete an introductory course, such as Phillips PSY521 as a prerequisite or concurrent course with this internship.

A minimum of one year’s sobriety is required of those who identify as recovering from alcohol and/or drug dependency.

Program Director and Clinical Supervisor: Susan L. Musetti, M.A., (323) 344-1488