Bases of Counseling Psychology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the field of counseling psychology. Topics addressed include the history of the discipline, professions within it, and how counseling psychology relates to other disciplines in psychology and mental health. Participants learn about the development of the profession, examine the counseling process and the importance of the therapeutic relationship, discuss ethical and professional issues and learn to understand the role of research and science in the field. In addition, students learn basic counseling and communication skills through lectures, small group discussions, role-plays and helpful interviews conducted with others.