Training Programs

Psychology Training

            The Center sponsors both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training programs for psychologists-in-training in consortium with the Clifford Beers Child Guidance Clinic (located at 93 Edwards Street, www.cliffordbeers.org).  One year positions are available from September 1 – August 30.  Training includes experience in individual, group, couples, and family therapy, direct supervision, and didactic seminars.  The Consortium is a member of APPIC www.appic.org.  Application and description of the Consortium Internship can be downloaded here: Application.

            Practica are also available for graduate students in psychology.  Contact Dr. Johnson at the Center for more information or to apply.

APRN Training

            The Center also sponsors a practicum site for the Yale School of Nursing APRN students, who gain experience in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy.  More information is available from Kristin Hale, APRN at the Center.

Supervision

            Drs. Lubin, Johnson, Giagnacova, Sajnani, and Ms. Hale offer ongoing supervision, individual and small group, for clinicians interested in a trauma perspective on their clinical work.

Drama Therapy Training

           We also offer internships in drama therapy, coordinated by Nisha Sajnani, Ph.D.

Seminars and Workshops

     Seminars on various topics related to treatment of PTSD and trauma-related disorders are offered throughout the year to clinicians.  These will be listed on this website as they are scheduled.