Counseling And Psychological Services

Graduate Training Program

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a multidisciplinary university counseling center with a longstanding commitment to the training and development of mental health professionals who are pursuing advanced degrees. CAPS offers master and doctoral level training opportunities for graduate students in both Clinical and Counseling Psychology as well as Counselor Education programs. In addition, CAPS offers a separate Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology.

CAPS Mission And Population Served

At CAPS we believe that a student's success in college is directly related to her/his general development as a human being. Toward this end, CAPS staff help students reach their fullest potential, improve their quality of life and prepare them to successfully meet the challenges of college .

CAPS serves both the undergraduate and graduate student population at the University of Hartford . Students present with a wide range of clinical issues. Common concerns include depression, anxiety, sexual and gender identity issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, relational and parental conflicts.

Training Philosophy

CAPS offers a structured and comprehensive training experience. Trainees will be exposed to a variety of theoretical orientations with an emphasis in short-term focused clinical interventions.

Training Opportunities

Typically, the training experience at CAPS involves a 16-20 hour a week placement with a caseload of 8-12 clients. Trainees participate in weekly individual supervision as well as group supervision, case conferences and didactic presentations. Opportunities also exist to co-lead psychotherapy and psychoeducation groups, conduct initial assessments, participate in professional development activities and provide outreach to the university community.

Application Procedures

The deadline for submission of all application material is March 1st. A cover letter and CV which includes all relevant coursework and clinical experience should be submitted to:

Dr. Meredith Yuhas
Director of Training
Counseling and Psychological Services, GSU 313
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford , CT 06117-1599

Information may also be emailed to myuhas@hartford.edu or faxed to (860)768-4561.

Review of application material begins in early March. Qualified applicants will be interviewed and selections will be made by mid-April for the following academic year.