Clinical track working primarily with adults and couples in the Family Violence Prevention Program.  Training is based in the practice of Prevention and Education Relationship Program. Students will provide:  Intake Assessment; Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family & Group Therapy; Crisis Intervention; Case Management. Additionally, students will co-facilitate groups onsite, in the schools, and the community.All services are documented utilizing the lens of the Protective Factors. This framework enhances case conceptualization of individuals, couples, and families in accordance with the Department of Children and Family Services.

Various programs in this track include the Family Preservation Program, Partnerships for Families Program, and the Child Abuse Prevention Intervention & Treatment Program – these are available based on request and funding.

Within the Families Services Program:  In collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services, Family Preservation is an integrated,  comprehensive approach to strengthening and preserving families who are at risk of or already  experiencing problems in family functioning, with the goal of assuring the emotional, social, and    educational development of children in a safe and nurturing environment. Students provide the  following: assessments, service plans, case management, supportive counseling, positive parent-  child interactions, crisis intervention, and outcome measures as indicated, through weekly home visits. Students also participate in a multi-disciplinary team aimed at integration and  collaboration. All services are documented utilizing the lens of the Protective Factors. This Strengths Based framework enhances case conceptualization of families in accordance with the  Department of Children and Family Services.

For students seeking a Field Placement that leads to eligibility for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC), and entails placement at one of our three charter schools.  We currently have a middle school (6^th-8^th grades), elementary (TK-grade 5) and a primary center (Tk-2^nd grade).  Training includes supporting with small group interventions; attendance (meeting with parents, conducting home visits, supporting school staff); classroom interventions; presentations; parent workshops; case management and crisis intervention.  Students co-facilitate groups on topics such as social skills, bullying, etc.

This clinical track works with specifically the maternal/paternal caregiver of an infant.  Students are placed in either our Partnership For Families program or Mental Health.  Students receive extensive training in understanding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders which impact our parents and caregivers who are either currently pregnant or up to a year post-partum. Students will provide the following:  intake assessment; individual and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention when needed; and targeted case management, as clinically indicated.  Students will also participate in a multi-disciplinary team aimed at integration and collaboration.