Peak Pre-Doctoral Internship
Developing thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate psychologists prepared for independent practice.
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Welcome to Peak
A gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. The Reset Retreat in the Yucca Valley is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and return to yourself—through guided experiences, restorative space, and time to simply be.
❋ Evidence-Based PracticeDevelop clinical skills grounded in scientific thinking and contemporary psychological practice.
❋ Individualized Training Build upon your existing strengths while developing experiences aligned with your professional goals.
❋ Interdisciplinary CollaborationWork alongside psychologists, counselors, behavior analysts, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals.
❋ Leadership & Professional IdentityDevelop not only as a clinician, but as a consultant, colleague, leader, and future psychologist
The Peak Training Experience
One Internship. Broad Clinical Experience.
Training included:
Comprehensive psychological assessment
Evidence-based intervention
Consultation
Interdisciplinary care
Supervision
Professional development
Ethical decision-making
Cultural responsiveness
Supervision Designed for Growth
❋ Individual Supervision Regular Supervision with licensed psychologists focused on case conceptualization, clinical-decision making, skill development, and professional growth.
❋ Ongoing FeedbackInterns receive frequent, developmental feedback designed to build competence while encouraging increasing independence.
❋ Individual Supervision Supervisors work collaboratively with interns to identify strengths, growth areas, and professional goals and to shape training experiences accordingly.
❋ Didactics & ConsultationStructured educational and consultation experiences supplement direct clinical work and support development across the profession-wide competencies.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.