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Psychotherapy Honoring
Spirituality
Training Facility
Claret Center,
located in Hyde Park one block from Lake Michigan, is
staffed by licensed clinical psychologists and professionally
trained spiritual directors. The Center was founded
to offer an integrated response to the psychological
and spiritual need of persons in the Chicago area. Both
psychotherapy and spiritual direction are available.
Supervision of the practicum takes place at the Center
and is offered by licensed psychologists. Students see
clients at satellite locations in the near Western Suburbs.
Training Process
We accept five students each year for therapy or advanced
therapy practica. Our approach to training is holistic
and communal. Body, Mind, and Spirit are central to
our work with each other, as well as with clients. Together,
supervisors and students form a treatment team, optimizing
available resources for the sake of our clients - and
for each other. From a psychodynamic and experiential
foundation, we are dedicated to nurturing each other
as persons doing therapy. Together we generate a climate
of safety for ourselves. Within this learning community,
the resources needed to serve our clients, and learn
about the process of therapy, become abundantly available.
We create the learning community on Thursdays. Individual
supervision is scheduled in the morning. Each student
gets two hours. We meet as a group for lunch where we
spend time enjoying each other's company. Following
lunch we have an hour of peer supervision. Usually this
involves discussing a case introduced by one of the
students. We also address specific topics as they arise
within the group. The last hour of our group process
is personal time. Supervisors and students share whatever
they choose regarding the physical, emotional, relational,
and spiritual challenges which are affecting work with
clients. The sharing may also include other current
life experiences simply for the purpose of staying connected
with each other.
Each student is assigned as Parish Counselor at a Roman
Catholic parish. Clients are seen in an office at the
parish. Clients remain clients of Claret Center. All
telephone contact and administration happens through
the Center. Supervision takes place at the Center.
Training Opportunities
Therapy: Students are expected to see a minimum of eight
clients weekly. Though the primary modality is individual
therapy, work with couples is regularly available. Some
work with children and families may be found if this
suits a students’ interests. Students are responsible
to write structured intake reports on each client that
they see. Spirituality is addressed with clients to
whatever extent it is an important component of their
self-understanding. Marketing: Students are responsible,
with carefully structured guidelines and support, for
marketing their services at the parish. This includes
establishing relationships with staff (referral sources),
introducing themselves to the congregation, and at times
to various parish groups. It also includes writing service
announcements for the parish newsletter, tailoring a
flyer to match their clinical interests, and generating
any other promotional projects.
Teaching
Students are encouraged to offer mini-workshops as an
educational and marketing component of their experience
at their parish. This may include time limited, topical
psychoeducational or support groups.
Training Period
Training runs from the beginning of August through the
end of June.
Application Procedure
Applications are accepted as of the beginning of March.
A resume and three letters of recommendation are required.
Selected candidates are notified on the Monday in mid-April
designated by the Association of Chicago Area Training
Centers in Professional Psychology (ACATCPP). This is
the timeline in place as of 2002 and may change as ACATCPP
sees fit.
Applications may be sent to:
Allan Schnarr,
PhD.
Claret Center
5536 S. Everett
Chicago, IL 60637
Inquiries are welcome: 773-643-6259
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Tim Calvey
is a fourth year clinical doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Tim holds Master’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola College in Maryland and in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University Chicago. Tim’s clinical background has provided him with many rich and diverse experiences of accompanying individuals struggling at various stages in life’s journey. He has worked closely with individuals coping with interpersonal difficulties, chronic/terminal illness, survivors of childhood trauma, and GLBT identity issues. Tim’s approach to therapy incorporates the insights found in contemporary relational theories of change. By creating and maintaining a safe environment where an individual can experience a new way of relating to self and others, Tim has witnessed how the therapeutic relationship can be a source of healing through deepening levels of inward understanding and outward expression.
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Amy Fox
Amy is an academic scholarship student at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, where she is pursuing her doctoral degree in psychology. She graduated with honors from Calvin College, where she obtained a B.A. in both psychology and theology, with an additional concentration in Gender Studies. She studied theology at Princeton Seminary for one year before shifting her focus to making a difference on an individual level through a career in psychology. As a therapist, she seeks to integrate psychology and theology through a holistic understanding of the human experience, with focus on mind, body, and spirit. She emphasizes deepening understanding of the self with careful attention to how we emotionally experience the world and the information we can glean from our bodies about such experience, as well as the creation of meaning from new awareness of these experiences. She operates from a proven clinical approach which helps empower individuals and couples to use emotional wisdom to find strength, grace, compassion, joy, and health along the journey of self-discovery.
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David E. Nowak
is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University. David brings over two decades of service as an administrator, counselor, teacher, and spiritual director. He holds graduate degrees in Theology and Spirituality from the University of Notre Dame and Duquesne University. He has served as the Executive Director of Mayslake Ministries, a center for spiritual formation; Director of Marywood Center for Spirituality and Minstry in the Diocese of St. Augustine; and Director of Lay Ministry Formation at St. Francis Seminary in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. David is also an author and experienced presenter who has facilitated workshops and retreats on personal growth, spirituality, and leadership. Returning to school to complete a doctorate in clinical psychology reflects his personal commitment to help others find the deepest truth and make the best choices in the midst of the challenges of their everyday lives.
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Jon katz
I believe every individual has the inherent right and potential to live a fulfilled and creative life. When this natural tendencyis blocked, problems can develop, including depression,anxiety, and grief. I feel that through a personcentered/humanistic approach, people can once again learnto honor their inner voice and feelings to develop a life, and away of being which best matches their true self. I prefer tointegrate a mind/body/spirtual/emotional approach in thework. I bring to this process a deep grounding in humanistic andperson centered principles and practices--this includesworking with talk based approaches. However, if the clientprefers I am open to expressive arts, Qi Gong, andmeditation/visualization. I currently hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois school of Professional Psychology, where I am also a Doctoral Candidate. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a history of working in theatre and film, music, andwriting. I also teach and practice meditation, Qi Gong, andmartial arts.
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Rebecca Myhr
Rebecca Myhr is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University and her Juris Doctorate from Stanford University. Prior to pursuing her passion for psychology, Rebecca was an attorney in both the public and private sectors. She is very excited to continue her new career path by working with the Claret Center. She believes that the therapeutic relationship can be a life-changing connection and is committed to helping clients explore their lives and grow in mind, body, and spirit. |
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