Clinical Mental Health Counseling Residency Agenda
Friday, March 7, 2025 – March 9, 2025
MHC 660
PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING RESIDENCY SCHEDULE
Attendance and participation are for all activities throughout the Residency weekend. Residency is an orientation and acclimation to the program. It is an opportunity to interact with faculty and peers while enhancing student learning. Residency is designed to fulfill the requirements of the above course. Due to the nature of the learning environment, students must attend all sections as there are components in which the student presents information relating to the class. Residency is a program and course requirement.
Friday, March 7, 2025
Turner Auditorium
Greetings - Faculty will take attendance
8:00 am - 8:15 am
8:15 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am -10:15 am
Presenter: Dr. Dominguez & Dr. Panjwani
CACREP 2024 Standards Section 3.E
Welcome, Overview of Learning Objectives, & Faculty Introductions
Presenters: Dr. Dominguez & Dr. Panjwani, Dean Robertson-Arduengo, Dr. Robert Keiser, all faculty
CACREP 2024 Standards Section 3.E
Ice Breakers & Team Building
Presenter: Dr. Dominguez & Dr. Panna
Objective: Provide students with opportunities to build rapport, improve communication, and build a positive environment.
SELF-CARE BREAK Room 206 after Break
10:15 am -12:00 pm Comprehensive Practice Counselor Examination (CPCE) Overview
Presenter: Dr. Panna
Objective: Understand the importance of professional counseling credentialing, including certification, licensure, and accreditation practices and standards. The Comprehensive Practice Counselor Examination (CPCE) assesses graduate counseling students on core knowledge areas. The CPCE evaluates students' understanding of counseling theory and application, preparing them for professional licensure. Covering eight major content areas, the CPCE ensures
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
students meet the academic and practical standards required for effective counseling practice under the latest CACREP guidelines.
CACREP 2024, 2.C.1 & 3
LUNCH BREAK
Comprehensive Practice Counselor Examination (CPCE): Time Management and Study Tools, Tips and Strategies
Presenter: Drs. Glover and Panna
Objective: Effectively manage time for the Comprehensive Practice Counselor Examination (CPCE) and create a study schedule that breaks down CACREP 2024 core areas (e.g., ethics, human development, counseling skills) into manageable blocks. Use study tools like flashcards, practice exams, and counseling textbooks. Prioritize difficult topics and review consistently. Set realistic goals, minimize distractions, and take regular breaks. Form a study group for accountability and ensure a balance between studying and self-care to avoid burnout and enhance retention.
CACREP 2024, 2.C.1 & 3
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
SELF-CARE BREAK
Comprehensive Practice Counselor Examination (CPCE): Action Plan Activity
Presenter: Dr. Panna
Objective: The CPCE Action Plan activity helps counseling students create a structured approach to prepare for the exam, aligning with CACREP 2024 standards. Students identify the eight core content areas (e.g., ethics, human development) and develop personalized study goals. The action plan includes setting timelines, using study tools (e.g., flashcards, practice tests), and seeking support through peer groups or faculty. Emphasizing self-assessment and regular review ensures mastery of CACREP core standards, preparing students for successful performance on the CPCE.
CACREP 2024, 2.C.1 & 3
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 8:15 am
8:15 am – 8:30 am
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Greetings and Review- Faculty will take attendance
Presenter: All faculty
Move to Turner 206
Welcome & Overview of Learning Objectives
Presenters: Drs. Day, Hamblin, and Panna
Objective: Overview of the clinical file lifecycle and expectations for the two-day residency, including hands-on practice and micro-skills.
CACREP 2024, 3.E
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8:30 am – 9:00 am
Competencies of Professional Counselors
Presenter: Dr. Panna
Objective: Understand the importance of professional counseling credentialing, Individual Liability Insurance, Supervision, Counseling activities, and performance during the clinical experience, including certification, licensure, accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues.
CACREP 2024, 3.E
9:00 am – 9:30 am Clinical File Lifecycle
Presenter: Dr. Panna
Objective: Understand the importance of professional counseling credentialing, Individual Liability Insurance, Supervision, Counseling activities, and performance during the clinical experience, including certification, licensure, accreditation practices and standards, and the effects of public policy on these issues
CACREP 2024, 3.E.3
9:30 am – 9:45 am Intake Process and Initial Documentation
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Discuss intake assessments (demographics, informed consent, presenting issues).
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5
9:45 am – 10:15 am Intake Process and Initial Documentation Practice
Objective: Role-play an intake session in pairs. One student acts as the counselor, the other as the client. Focus on initial rapport-building and informed consent
Microskills: Active listening, open-ended questions.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5; 3.E.1. & 3.E.21
10:15 am – 10:30 am SELF-CARE BREAK
10:30 am – 11:00 am Assessment and Diagnosis
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Discuss psychosocial assessments, initial diagnostic impressions, and risk assessments.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Assessment and Diagnosis Practice
Group practice on completing assessments using the case they will use for their case conceptualization beginning in Week 11. Have students work on developing diagnostic impressions.
Microskills: Questioning, summarizing client’s history, clarifying information
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5; 3.E.1. & 3.E.21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Treatment Planning
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Review how to develop a treatment plan with the client collaboratively.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Treatment Planning Practice
Objective: Students will create a treatment plan based on the case they will use for their case conceptualization beginning in Week 11.
Microskills: Collaboration, goal setting, motivational interviewing.
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2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00 pm -3:15 pm
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
CACREP 2024, 3.E.2., 3.E.8.-3.E.10., 3.E.12., 5.C.1., 5.C.4., & 5.C.5; 3.E.1. & 3.E.21
Progress Notes & Ethical Documentation
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: SOAP/DAP notes, documenting interventions, and ethical/legal considerations.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.16.& 5.C.9.
Progress Notes & Ethical Documentation Practice
Objective: Write SOAP and DAP notes using the case they will use for their case conceptualizations beginning in Week 11
Microskills: Clear communication, critical thinking.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.16.& 5.C.9.; 3.E.1. and 3.E.21
SELF-CARE BREAK
Practicing Crisis Intervention Documentation
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Handling and documenting crisis situations (e.g., suicidal ideation).
CACREP 2024, 3.E.16. & 5.C.9.
4:15 pm–4:30 pm
8:00 am – 8:15 am
8:15 am – 9:00 am
DEBRIEF, WRAP UP & CLEAN UP Turner Auditorium
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Turner 206
Welcome & Overview of Learning Objectives
Presenters: Drs. Day, Hamblin, and Panna
Objective: Review key takeaways from Day 1 and outline goals for today, which focus on discharge and advanced skills, including hands-on practice and micro-skills
CACREP 2024, 3.E
Mid-Treatment Adjustments & Client Review
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Discuss adjusting treatment plans based on client progress or setbacks.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.3., & 3.E.13.-3.E.15
9:00 am – 9:45 am Mid-Treatment Adjustments & Client Review Practice
Objective: Work in groups to revise the treatment plan after 6 weeks of therapy using the case they will present on their case conceptualization beginning in Week 11.
Microskills: Flexibility in planning, feedback, client reassessment.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.3., & 3.E.13.-3.E.15; 3.E.1. & 3.E.21
9:45 am – 10:15 am Discharge Planning & Termination Documentation
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Proper documentation for discharge, summarizing progress, referrals.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.3., & 3.E.13.-3.E.15
10:15 am – 10:30 am SELF-CARE BREAK
10:30 am – 11:30 am Discharge Planning & Termination Documentation Practice
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Objective: Students will conduct a simulated final session and write a discharge summary.
Microskills: Summarizing progress, closure, and preparing for aftercare referrals.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.3., & 3.E.13.-3.E.15; 3.E.1. & 3.E.21
11:30 am – 12:00 am File Retention & Legal/Ethical Considerations
Presenter: Drs. Day and Hamblin
Objective: Legal retention of files, ethical practices, and audits. Large group discussion on managing legal and ethical dilemmas related to documentation.
Microskills: Analytical thinking, ethical decision-making.
CACREP 2024, 3.E.5., 3.E.6., & 5.C.3.
12:00 pm -1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Advanced Microskills Workshop
LUNCH BREAK
Objective: Refine advanced counseling skills, focusing on empathy, confrontation, and immediacy. Roleplaying complex cases involving difficult clients or ethical concerns. Focus on applying microskills in real-time interactions.
Microskills: Empathy, confrontation, reflection of feelings.
CACREP 2024 Standards E.2, E.10, & E.15
Final Review: Putting It All Together
Objective: Review the full lifespan of a clinical file, emphasizing best practices. Students refine their client case conceptualization file that they will be using to present beginning in Week 11 from intake to discharge, including all stages. Presentation of this file to the group for feedback will begin during Week 11.
Microskills: Integration of clinical skills and documentation.
CACREP 2024, 3E
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Closing Remarks
Presenter: All faculty
DEBRIEF, WRAP UP & CLEAN UP Turner Auditorium
Objective: Reflect on key insights from Residency.
CACREP 2024, Section 3E
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