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Building Essential Skills for Therapy (B.E.S.T.) Clinical Psychology Lab

Earners of this digital badge will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic skills in interviewing clients in a clinical psychology context including multicultural clinical situations. They will be able to execute introductory skills in clinical case formulation/conceptualization. They will demonstrate an 

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Building Essential Skills for Therapy (B.E.S.T.) Clinical Psychology Lab

understanding of potential ethical violations in a variety of clinical situations and be able to apply ethical decision making strategies. Learners will have explored a range of careers for graduates with undergraduate psychology degrees and have enhanced their teamwork and interpersonal skills in the pursuit of the badge.

How to Register

For more information about joining the lab and earning the digital badge, contact Deborah Mater or Evan Lopes.

Completion Criteria

The learner must have attended and participated in the activities associated with all 12 of the microskills described above. They must have been active participants in discussions, watching videos, role plays and assignments as determined by the facilitators. While the intention is for in person activities, there may be some portions that could be completed on-line.

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Completion-Based Learning

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Students

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