Clinical Training Programs
Developing Future Clinicians. Building Emerging Professionals.
At The Place, we believe that exceptional clinicians are developed through meaningful experience, outstanding supervision, and a supportive professional community.
Our Clinical Training Programs are designed for students and emerging professionals at different stages of their professional journey. Whether you are preparing for graduate studies or taking the final steps towards independent clinical practice, you will become part of a vibrant team committed to learning, excellence, and personal growth.
Both of our programs are built upon the same principles:
- Exceptional supervision and mentorship
- Meaningful client experience
- Integration into The Place Professional Team
- Community engagement and leadership
- Personal and professional development
We meet you where you are on your professional journey
The Place Practicum
Preparing Future Clinicians
mental health professions.
The Place Practicum is The Place’s signature pre-graduate clinical training program, created exclusively for students considering a future career in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, or related helping professions.
Designed to bridge the gap between undergraduate education and graduate training, the Practicum provides meaningful client experience, exceptional supervision, and full integration into The Place Professional Team.
From your very first day, you become an active member of our clinical community, developing the confidence, skills, and professional foundation that will prepare you for graduate studies and a future career in mental health.
“I deeply appreciated being part of a team and
connecting in person in warm and educational ways”
What You'll Experience
As a Practicum student, you will gain meaningful exposure to the clinical world while receiving the support and structure needed to grow with confidence.
You’ll participate in:
Two client contact hours each week, including individual and group experience
Regular supervision, including weekly individual supervision, peer supervision, and intern group supervision
Full integration into The Place Professional Team, with opportunities to participate in workshops, community outreach, and educational initiatives
Professional development opportunities, including research, presentations, mentorship, graduate school guidance, a professional website profile, and access to The Place Professional Resource Centre
Discover. Experience. Prepare.
The Place Practicum is more than an introduction to clinical work. It is an opportunity to discover your strengths, develop professional confidence, and begin your journey toward becoming an exceptional clinician.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you are preparing for graduate studies or taking the next step as an emerging clinician, we would be delighted to welcome you to The Place.
For more information or to register for The Place Practicum or The Place Associates Program, please contact us. We look forward to helping you become the professional you aspire to be.
“I really enjoyed the peer supervision
and connection it offered me”
The Place Associates Training Program
More Than a Placement - Beyond the Clinical Hour
For Master’s students, postgraduate trainees, and recent graduates in the mental health professions.
Whether you are completing the clinical placement requirements of your university or professional training institution, or you are a recent graduate seeking additional supervised experience before entering independent practice, The Place Associates Program provides an exceptional environment in which to grow.
At The Place, we intentionally use the term “Associate” rather than “Intern”. We believe our Associates are emerging professionals who become valued members of our clinical team.
More than simply completing placement requirements, our Associates receive exceptional supervision, meaningful clinical experience, leadership opportunities, and guidance in becoming confident, ethical, and accomplished professionals.
UNIQUE
Become part of something greater than yourself by contributing to workshops, support groups, educational initiatives, and community resources that extend beyond the therapy room. Professional Resource Centre
Enhance your learning through access to professional books, therapeutic resources, treatment materials, and educational tools that support your ongoing clinical development.
Relevant
Associates become integral members of The Place Professional Team, participating in professional trainings, case discussions, team meetings, and the everyday responsibilities of a thriving clinical practice alongside experienced clinicians. Meaningful Client Experience
Work with a minimum of five client contact hours each week through both individual and group therapy, strengthening your clinical confidence, competence, and professional judgement.
Expanding
Your professional growth is supported through three complementary forms of supervision:
- Bi-monthly Peer Supervision
- Weekly Individual Supervision
- Bi-monthly Intern Group Supervision, including case consultation, role-playing, discussion of clinical challenges, and collaborative learning
Develop expertise in an area of professional interest through collaborative research and presentation to the clinical team, strengthening your knowledge, confidence, and professional presence. Your professional growth is supported through three complementary forms of supervision:
Building Your Professional Presence
Professional growth extends beyond the consulting room.
Each Associate receives a professional profile on The Place website, providing an opportunity to introduce themselves and establish their professional identity. Associates are encouraged to write articles on topics of clinical interest, contribute to The Place’s Instagram page, and share their developing voice with the wider community. These experiences foster confidence, creativity, and the skills needed to build a thriving professional practice.
“I also appreciated the supportive clinic environment, where the staff were always willing to teach, answer questions and share their experience”
More Than a Placement
Most clinical placements help you complete your degree.
The Place Associates Program helps you become the clinician you aspire to be.
Our goal is not simply to supervise your placement hours. Our goal is to help you develop the confidence, competence, and professional identity that will support you throughout your career.
Unique in its vision. Relevant to your future. Expanding your possibilities.
Become the Professional You Aspire to Be.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you are preparing for graduate studies or taking the next step as an emerging clinician, we would be delighted to welcome you to The Place.
For more information or to register for The Place Practicum or The Place Associates Program, please contact us. We look forward to helping you become the professional you aspire to be.
What can I say? the most important aspect of a social work degree is a good placement and even more than that an attentive committed supervisor. I know most students are not fortunate enough to have those. I am so blessed to have gotten the combination of a wonderful placement and an even more fabulous supervisor.
Our Interns Speak
“I also appreciated the supportive clinic environment,where the staff were always willing to teach, answer questions and share their experience”
Meet Our Past Interns
Wendy Abrams
Avi Gelfand
Dina Kharag
Lisya Kaspi
Tammy Sigler
Yosef Chaim Akonye
Tzipora Friedman
Ali Begoun
Adina Zwick
Mordechai Levine
2021
Yossi Storm
2021
