Confidante Psychology Academy

Short-Term Course | Online Clinical Psychology Internship

Mode: Online (Recorded + Live)
Duration: 40 Days
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Certification: Skill-Based Internship Certificate

About the Internship

This short-term internship bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical understanding. It introduces core DSM-5 mental disorders, basic assessment skills, and clinical thinking—make it ideal for students planning a future in psychology or mental health.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Psychology BA / MA/ MSC students
  • UPSC / NET / SET Psychology aspirants
  • Aspiring Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
  • Mental health interns & fresh graduates
  • Anyone seeking a scientific understanding of mental disorders

Key Highlights

  • DSM-5 aligned understanding of mental disorders
  • Practical exposure to Case History & Mental Status Examination (MSE)
  • Simple, student-friendly clinical language
  • Builds a strong foundation for advanced clinical training
  • Improves case analysis & conceptual clarity
  • Guided by an experienced psychology educator

Course Modules (DSM-5 Based)

1. Anxiety Disorders GAD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Selective mutism and it’s relationship with anxiety-related conditions such as PTSD and OCD Real Case Study Discussions, understanding symptoms, diagnosis, fear vs anxiety, causal factors, and real-life indicators.

2. Schizophrenia Spectrum & Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Delusional Disorder and other psychotic Disorders Real Case Study Discussions, understanding  positive & negative symptoms, DSM-5 framework, myths, prognosis

3. Depressive Disorders Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder and different types of depressive mood presentations. Real Case Study Discussions, understanding Core symptoms, risk factors, and functional impairment

4. Bipolar & Related Disorders Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic Disorder Real Case Study Discussions, understanding  Mania vs hypomania, mood patterns, diagnostic clarity

5. Personality Disorders DSM-5 Clusters A, B & C Focus on Borderline, Antisocial & Avoidant PD Real Case Study Discussions, understanding Traits vs disorders, maladaptive patterns, interpersonal issues

6. Substance-Related & Addictive Disorders Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder (overview) Real Case Study Discussions, the  Dependence cycle, psychological & social causes, recovery perspective

7. Somatic Symptom & Related Disorders Somatic Symptom Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Conversion Disorder Real Case Study Discussions, Mind-body connection, diagnostic challenges

8. Causal Factors of Mental Disorders Biological, psychological & social factors Real Case Study Discussions, Diathesis-stress model & protective factors

9. Case History Format (Clinical Skill) Structured format, chief complaints, personal & family history Real Case Study Discussions, Clinical relevance of each section

10. Mental Status Examination (MSE) Appearance, mood, thought, perception, insight & judgment Real Case Study Discussions, Developing clinical observation skills

Why Choose This Internship?

This course doesn’t just explain disorders—it trains you to think like a psychologist.

Makes DSM-5 practical and understandable
Builds early clinical confidence Prepares you for advanced internships, exams and applied work
Serves as a strong stepping stone into clinical psychology

Course Fee

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 Limited-period offer with academic pricing & student accessibility

What You Will Gain from This Internship

This program is designed as a foundation-level clinical psychology internship, not just a set of recorded lectures. It offers structured, DSM-5–aligned understanding of major mental disorders along with essential clinical skills.

You will learn directly from Dr Arti Kandolkar (PhD, Psychology), who has over 18 years of academic and mentoring experience. The course includes recorded sessions and two live, interactive lectures, depending on student preference and participation.—a level of access rarely available at this price.

The course covers core DSM-5 disorders including anxiety, depressive, bipolar, schizophrenia spectrum, personality, substance-related, and somatic symptom disorders, explained in simple, practical language suitable for students and early professionals.

Beyond theory, the internship introduces clinical tools such as case history format, mental status examination (MSE), and causal factor analysis, helping you begin thinking and observing like a psychologist.

With live streaming support on the app and a career-relevant internship certificate, this program offers long-term academic and professional value.

Compared to the cost of individual mentoring or clinical sessions, this internship provides weeks of structured learning and expert guidance at a student-friendly fee.

You are not paying for videos—you are investing in a strong clinical foundation.

Pricing & Access – FAQ

This is a structured 40-day clinical psychology internship, not just recorded videos. It includes DSM-5–based understanding of major mental disorders, practical clinical skills, live streaming support, and two interactive sessions with Dr. Arti Kandolkar. The fee reflects expert guidance, quality content, and career-relevant learning.

The internship runs for 40 days. During this period, you can access all recorded lectures, attend live sessions, and complete the learning at a comfortable pace.

Yes. The course includes two live interactive sessions with Dr. Arti Kandolkar. These sessions will be conducted on pre-decided days and may be group sessions or individual sessions, depending on student preference and participation.

You will study major DSM-5 disorders, including Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance-Related disorders, and Somatic Symptom and Related disorders. The course also covers case history format, mental status examination (MSE), and causal factors of mental disorders, helping you develop clinical thinking skills.

Yes. The content is explained in simple, student-friendly language, making it ideal for psychology students, aspirants, fresh graduates, and anyone seeking a strong clinical foundation.

Yes. All core learning is available through recorded lectures on the app, so you can learn and revise anytime during the 40-day internship period.

Yes. On successful completion of the internship and required assignments within the 40-day you will receive an internship certificate that can be added to your CV, academic profile, or future internship applications.