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Diary of an ACS Intern – Being a Therapist while Sheltering in Place

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Anxiety / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern / Mental Health / Parenting by Adolescent Counseling Services March 30, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Casia Ravi, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program attending to every verbal and, especially, nonverbal cue while sitting in someone’s presence is a significant part of the role of a therapist. Sheltering in place because of the coronavirus has offered those of us working in mental health the opportunity to quickly get […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services February 19, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Paul Wright, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program after years of floundering around in dead-end, soul-sucking jobs, I concluded that I can still change the direction of my life and choose something that is more fulfilling. I talked with several people, did some research and realized I’ve been reading about psychology most […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services January 22, 2020January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Brittani DeCloedt, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program A DAY IN THE LIFE of an ACS intern… I wish I could say it’s easy but it’s not. However, the experience and the knowledge make the challenge so rewarding! Working as a clinical trainee has made me learn so much about myself, and […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services December 4, 2019January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Casia Ravi, MFT Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program AFTER YEARS in another career that I loved and while pursuing a second master’s degree in counseling psychology, I summoned up the courage to fully lean into the field of psychotherapy this past year. I am in my final year at Santa Clara University, […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services June 19, 2019January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Tarra Symons, AMFT at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program What is the typical day like as an ACS intern? Hmm, well, first of all, that’s hard to say because no two days are the same! You can do your very best to plan, be very well-organized, and feel prepared, but sometimes you just need […]

Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services June 12, 2019January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Sean Vallor, AMFT at ACS, Community Counseling Program “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act or rebellion.” – Albert Camus As counselors, it is critical to be aware of systemic factors that adversely affect our clients and their […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern / Mental Health / Stress Management by Adolescent Counseling Services March 27, 2019January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Marcus Randolph, MFT Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program A typical day for me starts at 4 am, when I begin my morning routine. This routine includes prayer, reading my Bible, reading other spiritual literature, meditation, journaling, then I’m out the door by 5:00 am to work out at the gym with my […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services February 8, 2019January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Aishwarya Subramanian, MFT Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program it is a cold, foggy morning, the last day of school before the weekend. As I walk onto the campus grounds of La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park, all bundled up in layers, I am reminded of another cold foggy morning from years […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services December 5, 2018January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Dara Gray Tynefield, AMFT at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Some of the best advice I received as a graduate student was about practicum and supervision. I was told be very careful and very selective with both. While the three thousand hour requirement toward licensure seems onerous at times, it is truly an amazing […]

Diary of an ACS Intern

in ACS Institute of Psychotherapy & Training / Diary of an ACS Intern / Intern by Adolescent Counseling Services November 28, 2018January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Briana Rodriguez, ACS Trainee & Psy.D. Student, ACS’ On-Campus Counseling Program Hello to whoever is reading this! My name is Briana Rodriguez and I am a third year doctoral trainee at Adolescent Counseling Services. I began working at ACS this year and will be here for one year as part of my training. […]