The stated purpose of this text is to assist supervisors and practicum students and interns in their practicum/internship training. This book contains theoretical components which are valuable and essential to the training of student counselors and psychotherapists. In addition to the theoretical aspects presented, training activities germane and necessary to the development of applied counseling skills are explicated. The text responds to major changes that have taken place in the professional, legal, and ethical aspects of training. The first chapter discusses definitions, phases, and standards for internships. The second and third chapters focus on practicum and internship experiences respectively. The fourth chapter discusses monitoring the interactions with the client. The fifth chapter discusses monitoring the professional development of practicum students and interns. The sixth chapter focuses on ethical and legal guidelines, including standards of the American Association for Counseling and Development, the American Psychological Association, and the National Academy of Certified Mental Health Counselors. The seventh chapter discusses models and methods of consultation in schools and mental health agencies. The eighth chapter discusses recognizing and managing critical client problems. The last chapter includes forms for final evaluation. (ABL)