Field Training Positions
» More informationBay Area Family Therapy training Associates (BAFTTA) is an agency that provides both clinical services for clients and training for therapists and interns wishing to learn more about narrative therapy. BAFTTA is internationally reknown as the west-coast center for narrative therapy.
Narrative therapy is a cutting edge approach that values bringing forth people’s own wisdom and knowledges through respectful and collaborative conversations. This work involves a deep commitment to valuing cultural diversity and respecting the complexity of each person’s life experience. We strive at identifying and bringing forth people’s preferred ways of being within the unique contexts of their lives.
Clinical services are offered to individuals, families and schools for a wide range of problems. Individual and family therapy is provided on site by permanent BAFFTA staff while school counseling services is provided by a group of enthusiastic graduate interns in consultation with the BAFTTA staff.
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BAFTTA Services
Field Placement Training
BAFTTA offers a 9 month long field placement training. Interns provide a wide range of services to local schools in exchange for supervision, consultation and training in narrative therapy. Our team consists of licensed clinical psychologists and interns/trainees in psychology, clinical social work and/or marriage/family counselors.
Individual Therapy
We meet with children to address issues such as academic performance, motivation and hyperactivity.
Family Therapy
We meet with families to discuss issues such as substance abuse, tardiness, discipline and abuse.
Classroom Projects
We develop special projects to address common issues sucha s bullying, disrespect and intolerance.
Workshops
We develop workshops to address the needs of teachers. Exampleas of these are stress reduction programs and teambuilding retreats.
School/Agency Liason
The BAFTTA coordinator ensures that school needs are fully addressed through feedback meetings between the school and BAFTTA counselors
Small Groups
We create groups to organize & adddress common problems such as anger, grief, and shyness.