Internship & Training in Clinical & Counselling Psychology

This internship aims to cover the fundamental concepts of counselling and clinical psychology. We’ll emphasise therapy skills, providing an introduction to becoming a practising psychotherapist while exploring various mental health concerns and disorders. The series is designed to offer the best of both worlds from clinical disorders, assessments, counselling skills, to therapy modalities.

Topics Covered

1. Counseling Skills Training: A foundational understanding of micro-skills is essential for every practitioner, covering how we speak, what we say, and how we conduct ourselves, including body language and eye contact.
2. Queer Affirmative Therapy: This lens affirms the queer community and aligns with Karma Centre’s beliefs and missions. We’ll have detailed discussions on gender, sexuality, and how to be queer-affirmative in our practice.
3. Mood Disorders: Exploring conditions characterised by significant changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and mania will be covered, highlighting their impact on daily functioning.
4. Grief and Bereavement: Addressing grief involves comprehending it as a multifaceted concept, recognizing symptoms, and understanding varied responses. Techniques for supporting the grieving process and fostering resilience will be explored, providing a comprehensive approach to grief therapy.
5. Self-harm, Suicide, and Risk Assessment: Focused on working with clients experiencing self-harm and suicidal ideations. The sessions will include foundational theory on risk assessment, followed by case discussions to enhance practical understanding.