Counseling Interventions: Theory & Practice

Catalog description

This course will provide an overview of several of the primary theories of counseling, along with the key concepts and therapeutic processes related to those theories. Students will be guided to demonstrate a working knowledge of the theories presented, to be able to distinguish between different approaches, and develop a preliminary rationale for the use of a particular approach. The main objectives of the course are for the student to develop a working knowledge of the theories of counseling and the practical counseling interventions derived from those theoretical perspectives, and to begin practicing the applications of this knowledge. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Executive Program in School and Mental Health Counseling.