[bellaluvluv]

Hello everyone
I'm a graduate student studying psychology it's my last year. One of the requirements in my program is that I become a MFT trainee for about 10-12 months. I am extremely nervous about doing this I studied hard to get this far. My question is how would I prepare myself for my MFT traineeship in the fall? I just want to do a good job.

[Travelinglady]

Pardon me for showing my ignorance, but what does MFT stand for? I got a Ph.D. in Social Psychology in 1980, so I didn't have to do any training. Are you getting a degree in counseling or clinical?

[Perna]

Have you read all the State-mandated stuff? http://www.bbs.ca.gov/app-reg/mft_requirement.shtml

I don't think you can "prepare", that's why you are in a practicum, to learn this stuff. The requirements look new; I'd ask your therapist about them, if you have one, or a professor you know/trust, etc.?

[Harper601]

Good luck, I am sure you will succeed.

[bellaluvluv]

Originally Posted by PAYNE1

Pardon me for showing my ignorance, but what does MFT stand for? I got a Ph.D. in Social Psychology in 1980, so I didn't have to do any training. Are you getting a degree in counseling or clinical?

I am sorry for not clarifying but MFT stands for marriage family therapist and I am getting my degree in counseling psychology.

[bellaluvluv]

Originally Posted by Perna

Have you read all the State-mandated stuff? http://www.bbs.ca.gov/app-reg/mft_requirement.shtml

I don't think you can "prepare", that's why you are in a practicum, to learn this stuff. The requirements look new; I'd ask your therapist about them, if you have one, or a professor you know/trust, etc.?

Thank you for your comment it was really helpful. I did read over all of the requirements. I think I'm just nervous about become a therapist in training for the first time.

[Travelinglady]

I'm sure you'll do fine. Note that "practicum" seems to come from the same root as "practice." And I have no doubt that you'll have someone as a "mentor," who will be encouraging you along the way and making suggestions, as needed. Just think, you'll finally actually be DOING what you have been training for!

[bellaluvluv]

Originally Posted by PAYNE1

I'm sure you'll do fine. Note that "practicum" seems to come from the same root as "practice." And I have no doubt that you'll have someone as a "mentor," who will be encouraging you along the way and making suggestions, as needed. Just think, you'll finally actually be DOING what you have been training for!

Thank you your very right that very encouraging of you to say that made me feel alot better about going into practicum.