HSV 225 - Counseling Techniques

3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Counseling Techniques is an introductory counseling course. This course examines the theoretical foundations of Psychoanalysis, Existentialism, Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational-Emotive, Gestalt, and Family systems. Students study and practice various counseling techniques and skills such as establishing rapport, developing empathy, active and reflective listening, how to appropriately use open and close questions, clarification, summarizing, and understanding discrepancies. Students have the opportunity to study different counseling situations, effective communication, and participate in experiential activities that can be directly applied to varied client populations.