Shared this in the phase one thread, so I figured I'd share again here for the person that is interviewing at University of Minnesota Student Counseling Services (SCS).
I am a previous intern at University of Minnesota Student Counseling Services (SCS). I witnessed multiple instances of sexual harassment in staff meetings or office gatherings while I was there as an intern. I never witnessed fellow staff members or the director interject when these comments were happening (mostly people would just laugh and write it off as a joke). I sincerely want you all to have a wonderful internship year. I encourage current applicants to ask how trainee concerns have been addressed. I also suggest talking to interns privately about their relationship with staff and how much power they feel they have to bring concerns forward (e.g. do they feel supported by the TD, the director, the center as a whole). I am willing to share more about my experience in a private message. Your internship year should be one to never forget because it helps you grow in your identity as a psychologist, not because it leaves you traumatized and feeling gaslit.
