Advanced Therapeutic Intervention

Catalog description

A study of selected current specific techniques used in the practice of psychotherapy. Students will study a set of clinical procedures based on different theoretical models, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution-focused psychotherapy, and others. Emphasis will be on technique with evidence-based effectiveness and practical value in producing therapeutic movement, and students will practice the procedures in controlled clinical settings. They will also be encouraged to develop an articulated practice model of their own. Prerequisites: PSY 508 or consent of program advisor.