Emphasis Areas

In addition to the generalist emphasis of our program, interns will have the ability to develop and hone an area of clinical interest. This emphasis area can encompass individual clinical interventions, community outreach initiatives and working collaboratively with other organizations on campus. Emphasis areas are largely designed by the intern in consultation with the training director and senior staff members who have the experience and availability to provide supervision in the area of interest. Potential emphasis training areas might include Multiculturalism, Mindfulness, Outreach, Group Therapy, or Body Image/Disordered Eating.

This opportunity to focus on an area of emphasis will occur in the spring and summer of the internship year. This allows the Psychology Training Committee to assess intern competencies prior to engaging in this optional opportunity. Moreover, this allows interns to acclimate to CAPS, UNC, and the internship during the fall semester.