| Section 1: Beginning the Journey -- Surveying the Landscape -- Essentials for the Journey -- Framing the Experience: The Developmental Stages of an Internship -- Understanding Yourself -- Section 2: Discovering the Field -- Experiencing the "What Ifs":The Anticipation Stage -- Getting to Know Your Colleagues -- Getting to Know the Placement Site -- Getting to Know the Community -- Getting to Know the Clients: A Chapter of Special Relevance for Helping and Service Professionals -- Section 3: Facing New Frontiers -- Taking Stock and Facing Reality: The Disillusionment Stage -- Breaking Through Barriers: The Confrontation Stage -- Section 4: Going the Distance -- Riding High: The Competence Stage -- Considering the Issues: Professional, Ethical, and Legal -- Traveling the Last Mile: The Culmination Stage. |