The Internship Playbook: Your Guide to Thriving in Practicum & Internship: Created for CACREP Mental Health Counseling Master’s Level Programs

The Internship Playbook: A Graduate Student’s Guide to Thriving During Practicum and Internship in Mental Health Counseling is an interactive, CACREP-aligned workbook created specifically for master’s level counseling students.Designed to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence, this playbook supports students through every phase of practicum and internship. From tracking clinical hours to strengthening documentation skills and building a professional identity, this resource is a complete tool for students who want to stay organized and intentional throughout their training.Created by Nichole K. DeMoya, LMHC-QS, CATP, a clinical supervisor with years of experience empowering graduate interns, this workbook reflects the real needs of students in the field and the expectations of university programs and site supervisors.Inside, students will find:Clinical and supervision hours tracking logsSOAP and DAP note templates and documentation examplesTreatment planning and case conceptualization guidancePracticum and internship reflection pages for key milestonesA CACREP-aligned competency checklist to monitor growthPrompts for clinical identity development, niche exploration, and goal settingWhether placed in a school, community agency, hospital, or private practice setting, students can use this workbook to organize their internship journey, deepen their self-reflection, and prepare for licensure and professional practice.Perfect for graduate students who want to master documentation, reduce internship stress, and grow into confident, ethical, and effective clinicians. Read more