Posted by gardenergirl on July 23, 2004, at 17:42:54
In reply to Re: My credentials, posted by fires on July 23, 2004, at 16:53:22
> Please don't call me Dear or Shirley.:)
Sorry snookums, just a habit of mine.
> Actually, all your info. doesn't quite answer my question. What type(s) of therapy are you training in? Which of the several hundreds of types of PT are you receiving training in?
My program is in clinical psychology. It is heavily influenced by CBT-oriented faculty, but we are taught a broad range of therapy orientations as per APA requirements. The broad categories of psychotherapy include behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, and integrative. My program focuses mostly on CBT and psychodynamic orientations. Training in specific models comes during field work and is usually influenced by one's supervisor. My own preference is for self psychology work and I am most influenced by the theories of Kohut, Klein, and Erikson. Specific models I have been trained in during practicums include internal systems theory, DBT, CBT, BT, Kohut, Gestalt, Systems theory, Family systems theory, and Process-Experiential.
I am not aware of any program that requires a psych. eval in order to begin work. Training for psychoanalysts, however, which is undertaken after the doctorate, requres one to undergo an analysis first. Some programs require that students undergo psychotherapy as part of their training. While mine does not, it is strongly encouraged, and I have found my own therapy to be an invaluable learning experience as well as a facilitator of personal growth.
I'm curious...did you have to undergo some kind of fitness eval before you were able to work in your profession or occupation?
Regards,
gg
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