Narrative Counseling ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course will encompass an overview of historical, philosophical, and ideological aspects of narrative and social constructionist perspectives, with a focus on counseling practices. Topics may include: locating problems in their sociocultural context, opening space for alternative stories, developing stories, questioning, reflecting, thickening plots, spreading the news, and issues of ethics in the therapeutic relationship. Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychology or equivalent.