The Successful Internship--Transformation and Empowerment

Abstract

Part I Laying the groundwork: 1. Introduction and overview: welcome to your internship. The Internship Seminar. The Concepts Underlying This Book. Experiential Education. Overview of the Text. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. Appendix One. 2. Understanding yourself. Introduction. Values. Reaction Patterns. Learning Styles. Family Patterns. Your Psychosocial Identity. Your Culture Identity. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. 3. Understanding yourself as an intern. Introduction. Your Motivation Placement. Unresolved Issues. Self Disclosure. Assessment. Authority. Your Life Context. Support Systems. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. 4. Stages of an internship. Introduction. Stage One. Stage two. Stage 3. Stage Four. Stage Five. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. Part II Beginning the journey: 5. Experiencing the what if The Anticipation Stage. Introduction. The Tasks You Face. The Learning Contract. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. 6. The people. Introduction. Clients. Your Supervisors. Co-Workers. Summary. . For Further Reflection. Further Exploration. References. 7. The placement site. Don't Skip this Chapter! Your Placement Site as a System. The Formal Organization. The Informal Organization. The External Environment. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration. References. 8. Your growing edge. Thinking About Growth. Taking Stock of Your Progress. Common Issues For Interns. Facing Realities. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Exploration/ References. 9. Breaking through barriers: the confrontation stage. Introduction. The Tasks You Face. A Meta-Model For Change. Summary. For Further Exploration. References. SECTION FOUR: GOING THE DISTANCE. 10. RIDING HIGH: THE COMPETENCE STAGE. Introduction. Enjoying the Ride. Bracing for the Bumps. Ethical Issues and Concerns. Summary. For Further Reflection. For Further Information. References. 11. THE LAST MILE. Introduction. Seizing the Opportunities. Finishing the Work. Saying Good-bye To Your Clients. Your Supervisor. Saying Good-bye to the Placement. Epilogue. For Further Reflection.