Serene Minds is inviting final-year Master's students in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Applied Psychology to join the
Wellness Buddy Internship Program
. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in therapeutic support, work with real clients, and build foundational skills essential for a successful psychology career.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide emotional support to clients as a "Wellness Buddy" through structured, confidential conversations.
Engage in live, remote sessions (approx. 2 hours/session, twice a week).
Assist with client communication and maintain accurate documentation.
Apply training from Applied Psychology Skills sessions into real case scenarios.
Uphold ethical guidelines in all client interactions.
Training & Learning Goals:
Bridge the gap between theory and real-world therapeutic application.
Develop therapist soft skills: empathy, communication, and case formulation.
Understand Indian ethical standards for psychological practice.
Get familiar with client documentation and management tools.
Prepare for future internships, jobs, or freelance counseling roles.
Eligibility Criteria:
Final-year student in a Master's program (Clinical, Counseling, or Applied Psychology).
Strong interest in gaining hands-on experience with clients.
Willingness to work on pro bono cases with professionalism and empathy.
Availability for the full 4-week internship program.
3 small batches with 10 students each for deeper interaction
Stipend:
Unpaid (Pro bono work for real client experience)
What You'll Gain:
Certificate of Internship & Participation
Real-time case exposure and soft skills training
Entry point into freelance or full-time roles in mental health care
Priority access to future opportunities with Serene MINDS
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