Techniques in Counseling

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the development of a positive therapeutic alliance with clients from diverse backgrounds and presenting issues. Students apply counseling microskills and mesoskills including verbal and nonverbal skills, listening and observational skills, facilitative and influencing skills, multisensory techniques, navigation of stages of a counseling session, and documentation skills. Students in this course evaluate their attitudes, values, and beliefs which can affect the ethical application of counseling skills related to diverse issues and cultures. Pre-requisites for students entering May 29, 2023 and later MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites: None MS in School Counseling None MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites: Pre-requisites for students entering prior to May 29, 2023 MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Prerequisites: MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Prerequisites: Note: Students are required to have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.

Code

COUN 6316

Credits

5

Subject

Counseling