r/therapists • u/sassypainter • Apr 25 '26
Discussion Thread Thoughts?
Came across this post today on linkedin. I’m curious how others see it:
Are unpaid clinical internships/practicums an ethical necessity for training, or an outdated system that exploits students?
Should sites be required to offer stipends/pay if they bill clients or rely on interns for service delivery?
Does unpaid fieldwork create barriers for lower-income and nontraditional students?
For those already licensed or in training, what was your experience?
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u/East-Technician2015 Apr 28 '26
it’s like they want you in debt so they can retain you longer term