Counseling Theories

Catalog description

Counseling Theories is designed as an overview of major counseling theories and approaches, including post-modern theories/approaches. Students will have the opportunity to learn theoretical foundations in both didactic and experiential classroom formats. The course includes simulated counseling sessions in order to allow students the opportunity to practice skills and techniques associated with major counseling theories. Students are encouraged not only to explore all the major theoretical orientations, but also to examine their personal beliefs and values in an effort to develop their own understanding and/or approach to counseling.