BH& 450: Advanced Counseling Techniques

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Class Program
Behavioral Health
Credits
5
Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the major contemporary theories of counseling, as well as their implications for practice. Core topics such as historical background, key concepts, the counseling process, counseling techniques and procedures, multicultural perspectives, and evaluation are examined for each theory. Students are given the opportunity to conceptualize selected case studies, decide on appropriate counseling interventions, and practice a variety of techniques that are commonly used in counseling practice.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance to BAS-BH Program.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

Core Topics

1) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2) Solution Focused Therapy

3) Acceptance and Committment Therapy & Positive Psychology

4) Narrative Therapy

5) Emotionally Focused Therapy

6) Mindfulness-Based Approaches

7) Feminist & Multicultural Approaches