Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

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The foundation of counseling knowledge is an in-depth understanding of established theories of counseling. Students would perform a comprehensive study of the prominent theories of counseling and psychotherapy, issues related to their application involving diversity, the roles of spirituality and wellness as it relates to mental health and addiction clients, and how to apply the theories based on individual issues and needs practically. The study of the theories includes personality theories, theories of motivation, theories of change, and ways to analyze case studies to make high-quality clinical decisions for treatment. Students would experience a special focus on theoretical reasoning in both explaining the theories and fully elucidating case examples in order to develop an integrated foundation upon which the more detailed study of the counseling field would build.