PSY 669 - Counseling Skills and Techniques

Credit Hours: 3
Essential counseling skills and processes are taught in conjunction with related ethical and legal concepts. Attention is given to foundational listening skills, interviewing techniques, accurate empathy, establishing the therapeutic alliance, case conceptualization, prioritizing client concerns, goals-setting, and treatment planning. Role-play practice in and outside of class is utilized extensively to promote skill development.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 667 and permission of program advisor