The Couples Wellness Experts  

Year 1 or Year 2 Practicum

April- August 2025

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

The Couple Wellness Experts

Location:

1814 Barbertown Rd, Mississauga, ON, Canada, L5M3M5, Details: I have a space on Fridays at Portico church for sessions, meetings and workshops. The rest of the time is virtual.

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

The Couple Wellness Experts is a private practice specializing in couple therapy. Opportunities for learning include observation/being observed and then where possible independently holding client sessions (with client consent), self-study of couple work, and observing videos of sessions and trainings where possible. The Couple Wellness Experts will be opening a wellness clinic, and there may be hands-on opportunities to help facilitate this venture from the ground up, for instance with marketing or networking. Opportunities for workshop development, social media engagement, podcast development, depending on your skills/interests.

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:

For Year 2 Practicums only, 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?

(If yes, please specify.)

Must have comfort working with couples and interest in learning about how to work with couples. Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Most meetings are virtual. There may be some, including workshops, in person on Fridays in Mississauga. My plan is to open a wellness clinic in 2024.

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

mix

Number of practicums offered:

1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Melissa Johari MSW

Application deadline:

March 11, 2025

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

Resume

Accessibility Considerations:

• Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Click to Select

• Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes

• Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium

• Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low

• Is the site wheelchair accessible? Click to Select

• What are the physical demands of the practicum? None, sessions are typically done while sitting

• Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Must have access to private space at your home for virtual meetings, with secure internet connection. Having a good set of headphones will be helpful.

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by March 11, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.

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