HSV 520 - Theories of Counseling

3 Credits

This course introduces counseling theories and therapies. A comparative application of various counseling theories and therapies to a case study will be explored. Students will participate in an experiential component in the development of clinical counseling skills and techniques through mock counseling sessions, peer feedback, evaluation, and videos. From intake to termination, students will be immersed in the provision of mental health services through counseling, including informed consent, identifying interventions, development of a personal model, suitability of therapies to certain issues, termination of the therapeutic relationship, and the ethics of self-care.