Advanced Counseling Skills and Contemporary Issues

Catalog description

This clinical course is designed to improve basic counseling skills and provide training in advanced counseling skills. It also provides the opportunity to apply counseling skills and knowledge to address contemporary issues in mental health counseling. It is intended to expand on and consolidate the skills learned in COCO 70100. This course will allow students to apply theoretical knowledge and approaches to interventions, and assess their professional strengths and areas that need improvement. Under the supervision of the instructor, students will receive in-depth training to process their clinical skills and gain additional self-awareness. Students will also expand their conceptualization skills and understanding of appropriate counseling approaches and strategies.