The MPC Fellowship is a 12-month, full-time training program for three postdoctoral psychologists, focusing on advanced clinical competencies and specialized training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Fellows receive weekly individual and group supervision, funded Gottman workshops, protected time for case consultation, and support to meet state licensure requirements and Gottman certification prerequisites.

1) Gottman Specialization

Our Gottman pathway integrates a Level 1 workshop, weekly Gottman consultation with a Level 3 trained licensed psychologist, supervised recorded cases, fidelity review, and portfolio support for Gottman certification:

- Level 1 completed

- Weekly Gottman consultation (1 hr/week)

- Supervised Gottman cases (target 20+ couples)

- Recorded sessions & fidelity reviews

- Supervisor letters & portfolio support

- Level 1 Training Brochure

2) Curriculum & Timeline

- Bullets: Clinical service, Supervision, Didactics, Gottman training, Research/QI

- Sample timeline (Months 0–6): Orientation & ITP → Level 1 workshop → Begin Gottman recorded cases & weekly consultation → Probationary review at 3 months → Level 2 by month 4–6 → Midterm evaluation at 6 months

3) Admissions

- Eligibility: Doctorate in clinical/counseling psychology, completed internship, eligible for post‑doc supervision in state of licensure

- Application: CV, cover letter (interest in couples therapy), 3 references, transcripts, internship verification, sample case write‑up

- Selection: Interview panel, demonstration of couples interest/competence, diversity & cultural competence considered

- Timeline: Applications accepted [dates]; interviews scheduled [dates]; start date [month/year]

4) Fellow Resources

- What fellows receive: fellows earn 90% of service fees, professional development funds, workspace, EMR access, recording equipment, and malpractice coverage

5) FAQs

- Q: Will the fellowship support my Gottman certification? A: Yes — workshops, weekly consultation, supervised cases, recordings, and supervisor letters to support certification submission.

- Q: How many direct client hours? A: Ramp from 10–15hrs/week to ~20–25hrs/week by six months.

- Q: Is this APA‑accredited? A: This is an APA‑aligned post‑doctoral fellowship; confirm accreditation language per your state and specify if applying for APA site visit.