Block 2 – Counselling Intern Course – What to Expect
What to Expect from this Block
Block 2 (Week 1) – Orientation & Set-Up
Overview – Week 1
Google Workplace
Accessing Clinic Resources
Jane App Training
Therapy Flow
Privacy Training
Client Intake Process
Environment Checks & Free Consultation Call Practice
Mock Consults
Required Activities
Block 2 (Week 2) – Clinic Policies & Protocols
Overview Week 2
Overview of CCW Service Offerings
Practicum Expectations
Practicum Absence & Time Off
Prohibited Use of AI
Disciplinary Action & Escalation Protocol
Intake & Consent Forms
Initial Session Format
Intake Checklist
Booking, Rescheduling & Cancelling Appointments
Fees & Billing Procedures
No-Show & Cancellation Policies
Sliding Scale Process
Documentation Standards & Record Keeping
Safety & Emergency Procedures
Therapeutic Break Protocol
Refferals
Termination & Discharge Protocol for Clients
Required Activities
Week 3
Overview Week 3
Intake Session – Mock Session
Foundations of Therapeutic Relationships
Understanding and Addressing the Power Difference Between Clients & Therapists
Therapeutic Boundaries
Ethical Decision Making
Documentation of Ethical Decisions
Navigating Dual Relationships
Conflict of Interest
Advertising
Representation of Credentials
Diagnoses & Scope of Practice
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Suicide Risk Assessments
Crisis Intervention Strategies
Required Activities
Week 4
Week 4 Overview
Session 2 – Mock Session
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Single Session Process & Structure
Blog Post
Video Creation
Required Activities