Detailed educational system and various clinical practice

Keywords

clinical psychologist, comprehension of human as a whole, abilities of psychotherapy, research abilities, arts and healings, psychological and social support

This course is designed to provide students who wish to become clinical psychologists by gaining the necessary practical and research skills. This is the number one graduate course for gaining qualified clinical psychologist status, and the classes are provided according to the curriculum set by the Japanese Certification Board for Clinical Psychologists.

Through the practical training in Psychological Counseling Clinic, Institute of Developmental Support and external practical training facilities, the course enables students to enhance their expertise in counseling, play therapy, psychotherapy, and psychological assessment and developmental assessment in order to deal with children and adolescents with psychological or developmental problems. In recent years, members of the younger and older generations as well as families have been facing more and more issues that they need to deal with. Students receive detailed clinical instruction through individual supervision by course instructors and by analyzing case studies. Students are able to enhance their experiences and sensitivity through partnership with the human community creation center, and through voluntary community support activities. A major issue that requires attention is the need for teachers and graduate students to provide psychological and social support for people following the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The course also provides students with access to Hospital Kobe University, schools, childcare institutions, and judicial facilities, in addition to hospitals and schools associated with the Kobe University. People outside the university used Psychological Counseling Clinic for over 1,000 hours in 2010. The counseling room is managed principally by graduate students, and this lively atmosphere has a great deal to offer.