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"Man is a social being. Expressed differently: The human being and all his capabilities and forms of expression are inseparably linked to the existence of others, just as he is linked to cosmic facts and to the demands of this earth." --Alfred Adler

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M.A. in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy Areas of Emphasis:
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The AGS Internship Experience

Adlerian Internship Sites

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Adler Center for Family and Community
Phone: (612) 379-5361
Contact: Mary Maguire
Description: This is a Family Education Center that serves the Minneapolis and Hennepin County areas.  Interns will co-facilitate Adlerian parent groups, in-home counseling, and parent assessment process. Up to 6 interns.
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
3301 7th Av. N., Anoka, MN, 55303
Phone: (651) 431-5262
Contact: Timothy Kuss Email: timothy.l.kuss@state.mn.us
Description: The population is chemically dependant people and thier spouses/partners, parents, siblings or children. The outpatient clients are usually referred by probation. The residential clients are usually in the locked unit on commitment due to endangering thier lives because of alcohol or other drug use that has led to cirrhosis, pancreatitis or other medical conditions, or because their use increases tier depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder to the degree that they have repeated hospitalizations. A dual recovery model is used and education about mental helath conditions and how chemical use itneracts is provided to clients and their familes. A variety of therapeutic approaches are used, including psychodrama, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive therapy, genograms, family constellation and early memories. Interns would need to commit to 3-5 hours of family therapy 1-2 days per week. A short resume of previous family work and related education is appreciated.
Peer/Therapy: No/Yes

Domestic Abuse Project
204 W Franklin Minneapolis MN 55404
Phone: (612) 874-7063
Contact: Andrew John, PsyD, 612-874-7063, ext. 262 Email: ajohn@mndap.org
Contact Method: Fax, e-mail, or mail a cover letter and resume. A follow-up phone call or e-mail is okay, but only after original contact.
Website: http://www.mndap.org
Description: We are an Advocacy for victims of domestic abuse (legal and community), counseling services for men and boys who are abusive, women survivors, and children who have witnessed/experienced domestic violence.  This is a community service, outreach, and education, and we collaboration with other agencies and government. Interns will work 16 - 20 hrs peer week for a minimum of 9 months.
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes

East Side Neighborhood Service (ESNS)
1700 2nd St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (612) 787-4052  
Contact: Connie Lane (Adler Grad)
Website: www.esns.org
Description: Family Violence Dept., Anger Mgmt groups, Family & Community, Marriage & Family hrs. possible, Individual hrs, and occasional children hrs.  We have up to 25 interns any time of year
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes

Family Prospective Resources, Inc.
P. O. Box 3 Big Lake, MN   55309
Phone: (763) 263-7896 
Contact: Daniel Miller Email: familypros@sherbtel.net
OR Kelly Berscheit (763) 360-0583
Descriptions: K-6 adolescent counseling, evening family counseling. Out patient counseling, in-home therapy, elementary school counseling, FGDM and group work. 20-25 hours per week.
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes

Franklin Family Services
5009 Excelsior Blvd. Suite 134, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 925-0109
Contact: Dave Forsell
Description: Peer hours will be earned doing Lifestyles, intakes, and MMPI administration.  Therapy hours will be earned through developing one’s own clients for those who want to go into private practice after graduation. 
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes
 
Jane Sharkey (Private Practice)
Contact: Jane Sharkey Email: janesharkey@yahoo.com
Description: Advanced intern for case management, which may lead to some therapy.
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/No
 
Life Counseling Center (Lord of Life Church)
14501 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey , MN 55303
Phone: (763) 433-0550  Cell: (763) 458-7226  Fax: (763) 427-1058
Contact: Gary Sandberg Email: pastorygarys@comcast.net
Website: http://www.lol.org/adultmin/GetConnected.html#Groups
Description:  This is a faith-based organization that offers full service counseling center and support groups from a Christian perspective. Our specialties are in Marriage therapy, Family therapy, EMDR, and Celebrate Recovery. Interns will lead or co-lead groups such as Celebrate Recovery, divorce care, assist leaders in marriage, parenting groups and others as they are announced. May involve one on one counseling of individuals and families on a limited basis
Peer/Therapy hrs: Yes/Yes

Pathways Psychological Services
7575 Golden Valley Rd. #230, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: (763) 525-8590 Fax: (763) 525-8592
Contact: Rich Graske, MA, LMFT, LPC Email: janan@pathwayspsych.com
Website: www.pathwayspsych.com
Description: Our offices are in Golden Valley, Elk River. 
Christian counseling clinic in a Rule 29 seeing individuals, couples, families, and children. 
Peer/Therapy: Yes/Yes
 
Progress Valley
308 E. 78th St. , Bloomington , MN 55423
Phone: (612) 869-3223
Contact: Catherine Sweeney
Description: Progress Valley is a Chemical Dependence treatment program for women, offering Groups and individual therapy.
Peer/Therapy: No/Yes
 
St. Joseph's Shelter
1120 E. 42nd St. Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone: (612) 827-9387
Contact: Joy Risse, Adlerian Supervisor
Description: We service children in crisis, helping them understand what has happened or will happen, as well as offering support, informational, and anger management groups.
Peer/Therapy: Yes/No

Mental Health Resources--Seward Community Support Program
1821 University Av., Suite 464, St. Paul, Mn 55104
Phone: (651)-523-0333 Fax: (651) 645-7307
Contact: Michelle Gricus, LICSW Email: mgricus@mhresources.com
Description: Interns will learn about mental illness by engaging with clients in recreational and skill building opportunities.
Peer/Therapy: Yes/No

Therapeutic Services Agency
P.O. Box 90 , Pine City MN 55063
Phone: (320) 629-7600   
Contact: Cheryl McHugh, Adlerian Supervisor
Description: Interns will gain therapeutic experience. 
Peer/Therapy: No/Yes

The Village Family Service Center
1201 25th St. S. P.O. Box 9859 Fargo, MN 58106
Phone: (763) 441-3951
Contact: Victoria Johannes-Schmitz
Website: www.thevillagefamily.org/
Description: Interns will work in elementary schools doing groups, assessment, and Family counseling.
Peer/Therapy: Yes/Yes

Wilder Foundation Community Assistance Program
919 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, MN  55104
Phone: (651) 287-2400
Contact: Bill Fullerton Phone: (651) 287-2408
Description: For more information please view the websites below.
Website for Adolescents: www.wilder.org/grograms/CombatingViolence/CAP.html
Website for Children's Domestic Abuse: www.wilder.org/programs/CombatingViolence/CAPChildrens.html
Website for Young Men's Program on Violence: www.wilder.org/programs/CombatingViolence/CAPYoungmen.html
Peer/Therapy hrs: No/Yes

 
Geri Ann Fluegeman
"There are so many learning experiences through the internship sites that are practical and hands-on."
--Geri Ann Fluegeman

 

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