Borden Street Clinic

Location:

Toronto

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

This practicum offers students enrollment n my certification course https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/items/felt-sense-polyvagal-model:-a-certificate-for-treating-trauma-and-addiction . This is a training for therapists to learn how to work with clients with trauma and addiction in a deeply somatic way that is polyvagal informed.

Students will learn how to work in groups with some opportunity to see clients individually.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☒ Covid Vaccinations

☒ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Students should be comfortable with some kind of somatic work. Yoga, mindfulness, et

Familiar with working on trauma issues.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

hybrid

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

Mix of direct and indirect

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Jan Winhall M.S.W.

Application deadline:

May 2, 2025

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Yes, cover letter and resume

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? Fast

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low

Is the site wheelchair accessible? No

What are the physical demands of the practicum? None

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? NA

To apply for this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4pm on May 2, 2025. Applications will be sent to the site.