Practical training

Students will undergo clinical psychology training at university-affiliated psychological clinical centers, educational institutions and medical facilities both within and outside Yamanashi Prefecture.

For clinical psychology training, we have affiliated facilities outside the school, such as support facilities for students who are not well adjusted to school, high schools, junior high schools, and hospitals with psychiatric and neurological departments. At the on-campus training facilities, under the guidance of a supervisor, students learn about intake interviews and assessments, case assessments, and the planning of provisional treatment methods, and develop the ability to view cases from multiple angles.

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On-campus training

Students can undergo comprehensive training at the Psychological Clinical Center, an affiliated counseling institution located on the university campus.

(1) Relationship with the case

There are three opportunities for practical client contact:

Attending the first interview

You will attend the first interview conducted by a qualified staff member as a recorder and learn how to conduct an interview. By the time you complete the course, you will be able to attend at least two cases.
Psychological testing

You will be in charge of administering psychological tests in cases where they are deemed necessary. By the time you complete the course, you will be able to administer one minimum intelligence test and one projective test.
In charge of ongoing cases

You will be in charge of a variety of cases, from children to adults. You will be able to take charge of at least three cases by the time you complete the course.

(2) Individual guidance (supervision)

Experienced and qualified individuals (mainly faculty members) review cases from a third-party perspective, point out things that may be difficult to see from the individual's perspective, and provide advice on how to proceed with the case. Our university has 14 full-time faculty members and part-time counselors who are qualified clinical psychologists to support graduate students in their training.

Individual guidance on creating presentation materials for cases where you are presenting at the first interview

Participants will receive individual guidance on how to prepare presentation materials for the first interview cases they attended at a conference. They will also learn about the format for presenting cases.
Individual guidance on performing tests and writing findings

When we are in charge of an examination, we provide careful individual guidance when it comes to organizing the results, examining them, and summarizing findings.
Individual guidance on ongoing cases

We provide individual guidance on the relationship with the case you are assigned to. Each person can receive guidance on each interview from a supervisor of their choice.

(3) Conference

All qualified full-time faculty members, part-time counselors, and graduate students participate in the course to assess cases for initial interviews, determine support policies, and conduct detailed reviews of continuing cases. By hearing multiple opinions and advice, it is possible to examine cases from a wide range of perspectives. This course is set up as a "clinical psychology case study" class.

Moderator and Secretary

Participants will be responsible for moderating and recording the conference, and will gain hands-on experience in learning how to manage and conduct case study meetings.
Presentation of the first interview case

Participants will present the first interview case they attended. They will develop the ability to present at case study meetings and to communicate the details of the case to others.
Reporting and review of test findings

Report on the findings of the tests you have performed.
Reporting and review of ongoing cases

Participants will give a presentation on ongoing cases they are in charge of, aiming to view the cases from multiple perspectives based on multiple opinions and advice.

(4) Other

This is practical training in various fields necessary for the operation of a psychological clinical center.

Clerical training

Every Saturday, you will learn about the practical aspects of working at a psychological clinical center (handing over fees, filling out the reception book, etc.).
Telephone reception training

You will gain hands-on experience in answering phone calls from clients, including taking new calls and rescheduling appointments.

Off-campus training

Students will learn about the actual clinical situation at educational institutions and medical facilities both within and outside the prefecture.

(1) Practical training at off-campus institutions

Practical training at medical institutions in the prefecture

You will visit psychiatric hospitals in the prefecture for one to two weeks to observe the actual work of clinical psychologists and receive direct guidance from a clinical psychologist instructor.
Practical training at educational institutions within the prefecture

Throughout the year, students will visit prefectural high schools, facilities for children who are not attending school, etc., to gain practical training on the actual work of clinical psychologists. Students will receive direct guidance from psychological instructors.
Post-completion training at affiliated medical institutions

If you remain as a special trainee, you will have the opportunity to undergo approximately three months of training at an affiliated medical institution.

(2) Volunteer

It is possible to learn clinical practice while volunteering at medical institutions, educational institutions, welfare institutions, etc. within the prefecture.

In addition to clinical psychology training, we also provide information on volunteering involved in clinical psychology.

Volunteer Examples

Counseling staff at private and prefectural high schools
Assistance with consultation services at the Education Center
Volunteer learning at a temporary shelter
Special Needs Education Learning Support Staff

Graduate school