Practicum Experience 1

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the beginning application of the MHSU course theory into clinical practice:
    o    PSR approach and Recovery Model of mental health care
    o    Trauma informed practice
    o    Therapeutic relationships
        -    Demonstrate the beginning stages of a therapeutic relationship
        -    Develop caring therapeutic relationship
    o    Therapeutic communication skills
        -    Listening and attending
        -    Nonverbal communication
        -    S.O.L.E.R.
        -    Empathy, warmth, respect, and genuineness
    o    Caring client-centered practice;
2. Demonstrate safety, respect, and accountability in adherence to Douglas College and agency policies and procedures;
3. Promote and support clients' rights and responsibilities while following ethical standards of practice;
4. Demonstrate client confidentiality;
5. Demonstrate self-awareness through use of a clinical practice self-evaluation tool;
6. Understand the multidisciplinary team approach within the clinical setting.