CAT 546 02 LG GS16    

Clinical I Counseling Techniques   3.00   01/19/2021   05/08/2021   Lecture

This course will focus on the basic skills and beginning level techniques of the counseling process. The development of counseling skills and understanding the characteristics and behaviors that influence the helping process will be featured in this course. Emphasis will be on the therapeutic process as well as the development of appropriate micro skills. The student will be introduced to various client settings and populations and learn the basics of assessment, documentation, and case conceptualization. There will be a 5-hour volunteer clinical component where students will begin to learn group and individual counseling and art therapy practices in a particular setting. Through reading, reflection, discussion, role play, observation, and feedback, students will develop an understanding of the counseling process and the role of the art therapist in different settings so as to begin to develop a personal style of counseling and art therapy. Any student who receives less than a B grade may be required to complete additional hours, repeat the course, or face dismissal from the program. Prerequisite: CAT 500, 501, 505, 591, (519 ,519S, 548 concurrently)

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