Transforming Emotions
Year 2 Practicum
September 2025- April 2026
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
MSW Year 2 Practicum, September 2025 – April 2026
Location:
Transforming Emotions (Private Practice) – Hybrid (virtual/in person)
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Transforming Emotions is a group practice offering psychotherapy to clients in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick with an emphasis on using an Emotion Focused Therapy approach. Transforming Emotions was founded by Dr. Sarah Thompson who has over 20 years of experience as clinician, supervisor and trainer in Emotion Focused Therapy. The practice is comprised of clinicians from multi-disciplinary backgrounds including psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers. Clients’ presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, life stage transitions and grief and loss. Clinicians in the practice provide a safe and respectful environment in which to provide high-quality care grounded in empathy and evidence-based practice.
The student role in this practicum opportunity would involve client intake interviewing, client assessment and treatment planning in collaboration with clients as well as provision of ongoing therapy. Support will be provided through weekly individual supervision, group supervision and participation in training to develop skills in working from an Emotion Focused Therapy approach. This practicum is a hybrid role as the student will be expected to conduct both virtual and in person therapy sessions with an average of 8-10 client session per week (after the orientation period). Timely and confidential documentation of individual sessions with the Transforming Emotions PHIPA-compliant software program will also be a requirement of the practicum. The student will also be provided with resources, literature and webinars which they will be required to review and complete independently in preparation for direct service with clients. This practicum requires that the student has prior clinical experience directly with clients although experience directly using an Emotion Focused Therapy approach is not required. Student applicants for this practicum will be interviewed by the practice owner and the practicum supervisor to confirm fit for both the student and the practice setting.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☐ Covid Vaccinations
☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☐ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☐ Driver’s License
☐ Use of Own Car
☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☐ Evening attendance
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Students will need their own reliable computer, internet access with sufficient bandwidth to provide virtual therapy by video-conferencing, and a confidential and private space to engage in clinical work for virtual sessions. Students may also need to use their own personal cell phone to connect with clients on occasion.
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
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☐ Children and their Families
☐ Social Justice and Diversity
☒ Mental Health and Health
☐ Social Work in Gerontology
☐ Human Services Management & Leadership
Does your practicum require any previous experience? Yes
(If yes, please specify.)
This setting is a practicum that is suited to a candidate who has had a previous clinical experience working directly with clients and is comfortable working remotely in a virtual format in addition to in person at our Bloor/Avenue Road based offices. Students will be expected to engage in clinical intake and direct clinical work. Students are encouraged to share their learning style and needs to best support their learning at Transforming Emotions.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Hyrid – Virtual / In Person (Bloor/Avenue Road)
(1 day per week in person will be required – day to be confirmed based on office and supervisor availability)
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct work with clients
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Norette Rene-Gougeon, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
April 9. 2025
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume and cover letter outlining previous relevant clinical experience. An interview will be required with site supervisor and practice owner.
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? N/A
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm on April 9, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.