Course Description
Supervised psychological counseling practice in a setting consistent with the student's professional goals.
Athena Title
INDIV CNSLG PRACT
Non-Traditional Format
Practicum.
Prerequisite
ECHD 7040 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
To enhance counseling skills and the application of techniques in practical settings. To increase awareness of personal abilities, behaviors, values, and attitudes and the ways in which they impact counseling. To develop and/or refine the ability to assist clients; problem exploration. To help students acquire proficiency and gain confidence by applying theoretical knowledge and integrating skills with the assistance of an experienced supervisor. To explore problematic clinical issues, ethical dilemmas, and other professional concerns relating to the practicum experience. To increase critical thinking skills and the ability to provide helpful feedback to others through class interaction and group supervision. To learn how to do a formal case presentation. To explore personal/professional development throughout the semester.
Topical Outline
Intake interviewing Intake/Report Writing Suicide/Homicide Assessment Beginning Therapists Questions/Answers Client Fears Therapist Fears Ethical/Legal Issues Difficulty Clients Diagnosis Debate Termination Multicultural Issues
Syllabus
Public CV