This course explores the techniques for establishing a stable working relationship with a client and examines prominent contemporary approaches to interviewing and counseling from theoretical and practical standpoints.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts pertaining to interviewing and counseling. This includes learning about counseling skills, theories, change processes, settings and stages of counseling/interviewing.
Understand of the APA ethics code, major ethical considerations, and ethical challenges as it relates to counseling psychology and working with others in the helping field.
Describe the historical background, cultural context and philosophical assumptions which formed modern counseling and continue to shape its contemporary practice.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various DSM V diagnostic categories, as well as an understanding of which interventions are appropriate for a range of mental health issues that clients may present when coming for counseling.
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
