An exploratory survey on empirically supported treatments: Implications for internship training.

Is training in empirically supported treatments (ESTs) necessary for internship? Are all internship sites embracing EST training equally? An exploratory survey reports training practices and attitudes toward use of ESTs in internship sites accredited by the American Psychological Association. Training practices during an internship year varied across type of setting, but only 28% reported offering more than 15 hr of training. Lack of managed care demands, flexibility in session limits, and perceived mismatch between client needs and treatment options were reasons endorsed for not doing more training and supervision with ESTs.