Practicum II: Treatment Planning and Clinical Interventions

Catalog description

This practicum course builds upon the skills acquired in Practicum I- clinical evaluation, diagnostic assessment, and crisis intervention. Students will integrate diagnostic skill and application of specific theories including evidence- based treatments to formulate treatment planning and clinical interventions. Students will learn to apply a systemic perspective that considers collaborative treatment services and social, community, family, and cultural systems. The effect of trauma as well as psychological health, resiliency and wellness are considered. Students will learn fundamentals of establishing the therapeutic relationship and beginning stages of therapeutic processes including use of self and therapist self-care concerns.