Table 1

Apprenticeship Models

Other Apprenticeship Models

Components specific to Apprenticeship in Mental Health Intervention Provision

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

▪ Selection of lay counselors

▪ Selection of supervisors

B) Coursework/training

▪ Initial on-site training in the intervention for counselors and supervisors

▪ Supervisor-specific training

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

▪ Practice groups with local supervision and trainer consultation

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

D) Ongoing expansion of knowledge and skills under supervision

▪ Supervisors: additional coaching on supervision techniques by trainers

▪ Counselors: Supervision groups for expanded number of cases

▪ Balancing fidelity and flexibility

▪ Supervisor monitoring of counselors' fidelity: self-report and observation of sessions.

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

▪ Throughout all steps to account for cross-cultural nature.

Murray et al. International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2011 5:30   doi:10.1186/1752-4458-5-30