HUED 433/533 - Theories And Techniques of Counseling Students And Their Families

Institution:

Lindenwood University

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Description:

This course focuses on theories and techniques as they apply to the developmental concerns of regular education students and special needs students and their families. The course is designed to give the students an overview of each of the following theories: psychoanalytic, Jungian, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, feminist, Gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, reality, family, brief, and Eastern. Basic techniques and strategies for elementary and secondary counseling will be addressed. Additional topics include: Factors that promote effective collaboration and communication skills with students, parents, school personnel, and community members; strategies for dealing with typical concerns of parents of individuals with disabilities; the development of a team approach to intervention; and the special needs of children dealing with abuse, divorce, death, and chemical dependency. The class will also address legal and ethical issues in the counseling process. ** Seniors who have a cum. GPA of 3.0 may petition the Dean of Graduate Studies to take this course for graduate credit. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Seniors may enroll for no more than 12 graduate credit hours. This course cannot be taken as a Directed Study, credit for prior learning portfolio or as a web course. Three Hours, Fall, Spring

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lindenwood.edu

Phone Number:

(636) 949-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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