Crisis Counseling

Catalog description

An examination of diverse crisis situations and the assessment and treatment strategies used by mental health professionals to assist individuals, groups and organizations manage and resolve those crises. The purpose of this course is to prepare you for dealing with the inevitable crisis you will encounter as a mental health professional. We will spend time reflecting on how people deal with crises, exploring your own crisis experiences, and starting to develop your skills in crisis intervention. However, your major focus throughout the course will be on learning the practical skills of helping people in crisis.