Education, Consultation, Advocacy.

Catalog description

This course provides exposure to the professional role of psychologists and therapists as teachers, advocates, and consultants. In addition, students will learn how to both give and receive constructive feedback. This course will consist of predominately hands-on learning, including projects and presentations. Consultation skills are emphasized with attention to all phases of the consultation process: entry, assessment, diagnosis, development, intervention, and termination. The course focuses on education efforts with particular attention to multicultural issues and mental health consultation. Other issues covered include: ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, organizational dynamics, and social justice advocacy. Additionally, this course aims to help students develop competencies in working cooperatively with a range of groups including professionals, paraprofessionals, and community groups or businesses which may vary in multicultural, contextual, and demographic dimensions in the context of the settings. Finally, the course will address the role of advocacy for psychologists, mental health professionals, and consultants.