Deliberate Practice Video Assignment

Thank you for your interest in Sentio Counseling Washington!

The SCW training program involves rigorous Deliberate Practice exercises that go beyond what is required at many other training sites. We want to give you a taste of what Deliberate Practice is like so you can determine if we are a good fit for your training goals, talk about your experience, and ask us any questions you have. You will not be evaluated on your performance; we simply want you to experience Deliberate Practice as part of the application process.

Please follow the instructions below. (Note: The instructions and videos are adapted from the 2022 Therapist Throwdown)

1. There are four numbered video prompts on this page. Each video shows an actor playing a therapy client and the specific therapy “skill criteria” you need to perform in your response to that client. You are only required to submit a response for one of the four videos, but you are welcome to do so for two, three, or all four if desired.

2. Watch the video prompts and practice responding as if you are the client’s therapist. You are welcome to practice as many times as you like.

3. When you feel ready, record yourself responding to the video prompt(s). We recommend this free website for recording: https://webcamera.io. You can also use any other means to create your recording(s), such as Zoom or your phone. Create one recording for each video prompt you complete.

4. Name your recording(s) with your first and last name, plus the number of the video you are responding to (e.g. “CarlRogers1”).

5. Submit your recording(s) via our Deliberate Practice Video Submission form.

Once your Training Program Application and Deliberate Practice videos have been successfully submitted, we will evaluate your materials and contact you about your applicant interview.