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2012 Additional Internship/Summer Opportunities!

*In addition to the opportunities listed farther below, the following are some great opportunities for Psych-related internships:

Apply Now for the Eco-Stewards Vermont & Boston Program!!!

Applications are now available for the June 2-9, 2012 Eco-Stewards Program in Vermont and Boston. This program for young adults (age 20-30) will focus on Climate Change & Christian Activism in light of the recent surge in protest movements from Occupy Wall Street to Tar Sands Action to 350.org. Join the team as they meet with Occupy Boston’s spiritual leaders, visit Walden Pond to discuss Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, help with Hurricane Irene relief projects in Vermont, talk with 350.org’s grassroots organizers and discuss individual eco-faith journeys while hiking in the Green Mountains or paddling the Connecticut River.  You can download the application here. Rolling admissions close March 1. Questions? Send an email to revrobmark@gmail.com

For those interested in full summer internships, there will be opportunities for program participants to continue for the full summer! 

Visit http://ecostewardsprogram.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/apply-now-for-the-eco-stewards-vermont-boston-program/  for more info OR download the application for the program (link listed above) and scroll down to hear all about full summer intership possibilities!

*If you would like to speak to a WWC community member regarding this opportunity, David Grace participated in the program and can give his recommendation.  Also, Julie Lehman, our Director of Church and Interfaith Relations, knows many of the leaders of the program and speaks quite highly of them!

Cooper Riis Healing Farm Animal Care-Taker

There is now a full-time volunteer opportunity at Cooper Riis!  This position would deal specifically with animal care, i.e. the animal crew.   Cooper Riis' community is seeking applicants for full-time employment (1 year); however,  summer internships are also a option!  For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cooper Riis, it is a healing community in beautiful western North Carolina where individuals with mental illness and emotional distress learn new ways to improve functioning, gain independence and attain fulfillment in life through a comprehensive program that addresses mind, body, spirit and heart.  :)  If you are interested in being a part of this fun community, contact Jen Mozolic jmozolic@warren-wilson.edu and she will hook you up with Kelsey Chandler, recent WWC graduate and current holder of this awesome position!!!

*Check out the Cooper Riis Lifestyle @ http://www.cooperriis.org/

Florida Internation University Paraprofessional Summer Counseling

This internship opportunity with FIU is a great summer option for Psych and Social Science Majors!  Check out the short blurb below and, if you're interested, click on the links to find out more about the program!  The first link will take you to the main page (with the Summer Opportunity listed under the "latest news category"; the second link will take you to the applications page - with info about the programs and expectations for applicants (it's listed second on the page under "Summer Treatment Program (STP) Internships."

The Summer Treatment Program at the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Florida International University announces summer positions for undergraduate students and recent graduates in           

Psychology, Education, Physical Education, Special Education, Counseling, Premedicine, Child Development, Social Work, and related fields. Students and recent graduates will work as paraprofessional counselors in either the Summer Treatment Program for Entering Kindergarteners (STP-K), Children's Summer Treatment Program (STP), or the Summer Treatment Program for Adolescents (STP-A).  STP-K, STP and STP-A counselors will work with children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder (CD) Oppositional-Defiant Disorder (ODD), learning problems, attention problems or behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children's individual behavioral and learning difficulties and serves children entering Kindergarten through Grade 12.

casgroup.fiu.edu/ccf/
casgroup.fiu.edu/CCF/pages.php

Internship Examples (with final reports)

Diana Diamant, Clinical Internship with StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation, Fall 2011
Kathryn Krolikowski, Counseling Internship with CooperRiis, Spring 2011

Megan Goodman, Wilderness Therapy Internship, Fall 2010
Emma Moyer, Art therapy internship, Spring 2009
Greta Honeycutt, Animal behavior and welfare internship, Spring 2009

IMPORTANT: Internship Agreement

Examples of organizations with which you can work:

Autism Society of North Carolina
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Black Mountain Center
"Black Mountain Center provides services and supports to individuals and families affected by lifelong disabilities and by Alzheimers Disease" For more information, visit their website.

Camp Ramapo
"Camp Ramapo is one of the few residential summer camps serving children with emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. Camp Ramapo provides a safe, predictable, and highly structured environment, which fosters the development of positive social and learning skills." For more information, visit the Camp Ramapo website.

Clemson Research Internship(s)
10 paid summer undergraduate research internships with the Department of Psychology at Clemson University. For more information and application forms, click here.

Cooper Riis
Students can apply for an internship with Cooper Riis, a healing farm community for individuals with mental illness. For more information on how to apply visit the Environmental Leadership center, or visit the Cooper Riis website for information on how to volunteer.

Davidson College academic internship
Davidson College sponsors an eight-week summer academic program for undergraduates which includes an internship at Broughton Hospital in Morganton, N.C., a state psychiatric facility serving western North Carolina. Students earn credit for one course from Davidson College as Practicum in Psychology (PSY 290) which includes working in the hospital and weekly classes, times to be arranged once the class arrives in Morganton. This course is taught by the Psychology Department Director at Broughton Hospital as an adjunct faculty member at Davidson College. For more information and application forms,click here.

Eliada Homes
"Founded in 1903, we are a non-profit agency dedicated to our mission of helping children succeed. Located on a historic 200-acre campus in the mountains of Western North Carolina, we serve children and families through a diverse spectrum of programs and services, including residential care, child development services, foster care, community support services, therapeutic recreation, and many others."

Hinds' Feet Farm - Asheville

Hinds’ Feet Farm is a unique and innovative day program for adults with traumatic and acquired brain injuries. Their mission is to maximize the post-injury potential of persons living with brain injury through integrated, unique, and holistic programs.  The goal is to allow members to pursue meaningful activities while developing a sense of belonging at home and in the surrounding community.  For more information, visit their website.

Hospitality House of Asheville
The National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc. is a non-profit corporation serving facilities that provide lodging and other supportive services to patients and their families when confronted with medical emergencies. Each facility assures that a homelike environment is provided to persons who must travel to be with a patient or to receive necessary outpatient care.  You can call them at (828)-225-4999.

Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. offers mental health and life skills building services to individuals by working with horses who themselves often come from difficult and challenging backgrounds. Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. embraces the unique opportunities of each individual, encouraging personal growth, discovery, and healing through the horse and human relationship. Click here for more information.

StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation Center of Asheville
Stone Creek is a facility for long-term care and medical rehabilitation.
Residents have medical conditions and many suffer from psychological disorders too.
Interns will work with residents in a supportive, therapeutic role.  Previous interns
have worked in the art room, conducted yoga sessions, or just provided support and care.
Please contact Dr. Swoap to pursue an internship with Stone Creek.

The Middleton Center
The Middleton Center is a specialized ministry of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Established in 1999, the Center serves church and community members so that they might navigate the turning points of their lives and live more fully and effectively.  It offers a safe place for individuals of all ages to explore, question, and grow, through therapy, spiritual direction, addictions counseling, and support groups.  Everyone is welcomed and financial support is available for anyone in need.

Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
The Puckett Institute (PI) is a research-to-policy organization that focuses on promoting healthy child, parent and family functioning. They offer a wide-range of experiences that cover the entire spectrum of research to practice. For more information, please contact Dr. Kathryn Burleson, Psychology Department.

SUWS of the Carolinas

SUWS of the Carolinas is a wilderness therapy program located outside of Asheville, near Old Fort, North Carolina. The program operates in the Pisgah National Forest. SUWS of the Carolinas has three programs: Seasons, which works with kids, ages 10-13; Phoenix, which is a substance use and abuse focused group with adolescent males ages 14-18; and SUWS which works with troubled adolescents ages 14-18. The program utilizes an outdoor setting to remove distractions, accelerating the process of understanding the issues that are driving negative behaviors. We help you create a plan and process for long-term success and encourage your child or teenager to actively participate and invest in that process, making needed behavioral changes. Internship requirements: must be 21 years of age. Previous experience with at-risk youth and outdoor leadership or education are preferred. For more information, visit their website at www.suwscarolinas.com

Scottie's Place
Scottie's Place is a special needs camp for homeless children. The mission of the camp is to empower, educate and enliven homeless children through programs that emphasize wilderness adventure, pioneer living and community service. While at camp the children undergo mental and physical challenge that is essential for personal growth. The child:staff ratio is 3:1 to ensure that the children receive the attention they need to achieve their potential. Scottie's Place serves urban and rural areas within a five hundred mile radius of the camp. For more information, Contact Stan Cross at scross@warren-wilson.edu.

Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation
An injury rehabilitation and physical fitness center located in Asheville. Work alongside "physical therapists and athletic trainers". A great opportunity for students interested in sports medicine, sport psychology and health psychology. (Nich Hester, 2003) Visit their website.

Summer Research Internship at the Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory, University of Louisville
Selected students will be involved in one or several ongoing research projects that involve testing infants, children of various ages, and adults. Students will receive graduate level training in brain recording techniques. For more information on the application process and deadlines, click here.

Teaching internship

Photo: Kat Slager teaches intro psychology course

The teaching internship provides students with an opportunity to assist in the introduction to psychology course. Teaching interns attend class, hold regular office hours, and teach 2 class sessions.