L.MHC 649 - Techniques of Psychotherapy

Credits: 3

This course is intended to review major schools of thought and theories about counseling techniques. The chief aim is to develop the student’s ability to demonstrate competency in selecting and applying appropriate techniques with given specific client demographics and specific diagnosis. The student will also be able to analyze research support for the selection of techniques that are used. A personal/professional philosophy of how to encourage and support therapeutic change by clients in clinical work will also be developed.

Prerequisite: L.MHC 647
Co-requisite: None

Restrictions: Open to degree candidates only.