Therapeutic Communication

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This course offers a practical, theoretical, and personal exploration of the basics of therapeutic communication from a multicultural and social justice framework. We will explore foundational counseling skills such as deep listening and empathy, learn how to work with feelings, examine countertransference and personal issues related to this helping profession, and explore the therapeutic relationship. We will also examine related topics, such as working in the moment, presence, intention, as well as being open to issues that emerge spontaneously in the class. The course provides an overview of key concepts and methods in therapeutic communication, integrating a variety of approaches such as psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal, feminist, social justice, liberation psychology, and others. The experiential portion includes role-play and simulations. RESTRICTED TO ICP STUDENTS; NOT OPEN TO ICPW STUDENTS