Internship Requirements

• Groups are held at multiple locations therefore reliable transportation is required
• Groups meet on four Mondays and four Thursdays a month.
• Start Internship in Fall (mid-late August) and end their internship at the end of May
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision
• Participation in special events or opportunity to represent Willow House in the community (may occur on a weekend)
• Participate in our Facilitator Training (8 hour training)
• Minimum of one hour of clinical supervision per week

Grief Support Groups

• Participate in Family Intakes and Assessments through observation initially and eventually facilitating intakes independently
• Co-facilitating support groups for children and teens who are grieving the death of their mom, dad, sister, or brother
• Assist with planning for support groups
• Participating in pre and post group briefings with all staff and group facilitators
• Learn about the benefits of expressive arts and participate in our Expressive Arts group
• Learn about and participate in our Survivors of Suicide Loss Group

School and Community Outreach and Education

• Participate in school services as requested
• Researching and providing resources for community members and others calling for support services

Special Events

• Work with staff in the planning and development of special program events for Willow House families, including but not limited to:
• Annual Holiday Candlelight Remembrance Gathering in November
• Annual Walk & 5k Run to Remember
• Annual Spring Benefit
• Special workshops and psycho-educational events for families

Organizational Opportunities

• Participate in staff and team meetings, as scheduling allows
• Learn about the non-profit structure and interact with Board members

Research & Resource Development

• Ongoing research related to group curriculum, the field of grief and youth, and more, as it pertains to current Willow House projects and/or to the students’ course workf