Up to 100 hours of your 500 hours of clinical experience may be alternative therapeutic contact. Except for volunteer and UT Health and Counseling Center team hours, hours must be approved by the Program Director. Alternative hours must be face-to-face, systemic, interactional (between you and the clients — not just lecture or presentation in groups), and add diversity to your practicum experience. An informed consent or therapeutic contract with the client(s) must exist that includes a description of the activity, expected outcomes, risks and benefits, limits of confidentiality, and explanations of supervision, taping, and other activities.

 

Psychoeducation and other groups may count toward the basic 400 hours if they meet certain conditions. Consult with your supervisor or the Program Director.