Counseling Theories.

Catalog description

This course explores foundational perspectives and conceptual frameworks that shape mental health and addiction counseling professions. Students will examine key counseling theories, including their historical origins, views of human development, and practical techniques. Emphasis is placed on applying these theories across diverse client populations, incorporating multicultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practices. Students will explore how theoretical frameworks inform counseling with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders, while considering ethical and professional issues relevant to practice in varied clinical settings.