Clinical Psychology Practicum

Fall & Spring | 3 credits | Elective
Majors: Anthropology, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology

A companion course for students enrolled in European Clinical Psychology to explore how aspects, theories and methods of clinical psychology are mirrored in Danish mental health settings. Students are placed in various mental health facilities within Copenhagen, including support services which target core groups of isolated, reclusive people. Students will make observations at the practicum site about activities, routines, and behaviors: Do the practices observed and engaged in represent the seminar themes and theories?

The sites span across homeless shelters, employment outreach programs, and social cafés. Each organization uses various forms of social and group psychology to provide support services to people in need. The volunteer positions entail that students will be a part of the daily routines at each organization – engaging in experiential learning activities, which can build, broaden and deepen intercultural skills, knowledge of Danish culture and reflections on the course curriculum.

Please note:  Students are required to individually arrange their practicum times outside their DIS course schedules.  Please see the syllabus for more information.

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Prerequisites

• An abnormal psychology course.
• "Criminal clearance" from state or local authorities prior to leaving the United States (see info box on the right).

Instructors

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  Pernille Juel Andersen

  Cand. psych. (University of Copenhagen, 2001). Licensed psychologist in 2007. Clinical psychologist, Psychiatric Hospital, North Zealand, (2001-2012). Psychotherapeutic experience with schizophrenic disorders, anxiety and personality disorders. Clinical psychologist in private practice since 2010. With DIS since 2012.