While observing the interactions, I thought, "I hope this is something that
can be included in the MAMFT curriculum." I can't see why any student
would not find this simulation training beneficial to their understanding of
the practice of therapy. I believe this simulation can put trainees at a great
advantage. It can allow the participants to "play out" different scenarios
and apply his/her style and approach to therapy to real-world situations.
And of course, this type of simulation is great because you can fumble
and not cause harm to real clients.
– Student observer
It is more effective for the student than in-class role plays. Especially
helpful for letting students practice intake sessions or informed consent
process. Practice 'crisis' questions – suicidality, mandated reporting –
and learn a process for responding. For online students, it's a chance
to observe a session run by another student and to try a session before
starting their clinical internship.
– Faculty observer
I learned methods and approaches of other MFT students that I found to be
valuable and useful for my own practice. I believe the simulation training
allows for nervous students, with little to no experience, to get through that
initial anxious feeling. Also, the ability to receive live feedback and have
discussion in the moment is invaluable.
– Student volunteer participant
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