Counseling Theory and Techniques Practice for Healthcare Professionals

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An overview of the major theoretical approaches to counseling. Key concepts, therapeutic processes, and techniques will be examined along with opportunities for discussion of philosophical and ethical issues in counseling. Examines basic techniques and skills used in counseling diverse populations and settings including the foundational skills of rapport and relationship building, establishing trust, gain consent, active listening, empathy, and the integration of counseling theory into practice.