INTERNSHIPS

Seedlings Interns 2024

Seedling Internship is our Highschool Internship for rising Seniors. Each senior is required to submit a project outline for approval. Projects are evaluated based on their focus for mental health, wellness, recovery, and holistic healing. Interns are to complete 30 hours of community service to families of the center and a project review led by center staff. Interns are awarded a certificate, medal, and reference letter for their service.

Douglas County High

Caela Rascoe

Caela was a very first Seedling. Her project focused on helping to build our Highschool Internship program. She created a orientation packet and program outline for future interns at Nichols Center.

Lithia Springs High

Kaylen Emmerson

Kaylen is focused on health and wellness as she prepares for her future in the Medical field. Studying pre-med she interned for our Youth Development program donating her time to being involved with our youth at the center and in the community.

Alexander High School

Gillian Peavy & Alex Smith

Alex & Gillian interned together over the spring and summer of 2024. They completed over 50 hours individually as they prepared for graduation and their future careers. Alex is attending Jackson State University to study criminal justice and forensics while Gilliam is pursuing a career as an Vet tech.

Giving Tree Internship

Nichols Center offers Master Level Counseling Interns the opportunity to experience an integrated wellness model that blends clinical therapeutic work with community based experience. Our Master's level interns receive 1:1 Clinical Support and group coaching through our multi-disciplinary team model. Our programs bridge the gap for members of the mental health and recovery community giving interns tangible experience in a variety of counseling modalities. Interns are able to receive support while offering group counseling and shadowing individual therapy along with non-profit community experience in prevention and intervention.

Christian Baylis

Christian is a Clinical Mental Health Masters level Intern who donates her time to serve the youth of Douglas County. She has served children & youth by mentoring, working in the school system, and running a local mentoring-focused non-profit for the last 6 years in Douglas County & surrounding areas. She has the heart to see people live to be their best selves holistically and provide support while navigating life's challenges. You can find Christian at the Center on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, assisting with groups, individual sessions, and various tasks around the center.

Jordan Arfanakis

Jordan is a rising second-year psychology student and Stamps President’s Scholar at Georgia Tech, minoring in public policy and mental health. She is a Douglasville native that is passionate about mental health advocacy and hopes to be a powerful voice in government for those suffering from mental illness. In her free time, you can find her reading, watching sports, going to a concert, doing yoga, or finding a way to go to the beach.

INTERNSHIPS

Seedlings Interns 2024

Giving Tree Internship

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