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Table 1 Apprenticeship Models

From: Building capacity in mental health interventions in low resource countries: an apprenticeship model for training local providers

Other Apprenticeship Models

Components specific to Apprenticeship in Mental Health Intervention Provision

A) Selection of apprentices who demonstrate interest and aptitude for the profession

â–ª Selection of lay counselors

â–ª Selection of supervisors

B) Coursework/training

â–ª Initial on-site training in the intervention for counselors and supervisors

â–ª Supervisor-specific training

C) Application of knowledge "on the job" under direct supervision and coaching

â–ª Practice groups with local supervision and trainer consultation

â–ª Supervision groups, close supervision of limited cases by local supervisor (and trainer consultation)

D) Ongoing expansion of knowledge and skills under supervision

â–ª Supervisors: additional coaching on supervision techniques by trainers

â–ª Counselors: Supervision groups for expanded number of cases

â–ª Balancing fidelity and flexibility

â–ª Supervisor monitoring of counselors' fidelity: self-report and observation of sessions.

E) Mutual problem solving by trainer and apprentice(s)

â–ª Throughout all steps to account for cross-cultural nature.