COUN 641 - Counseling Special Populations

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Counseling

Description:

This course addresses formulation and application of research-based effective interventions with particular presenting concerns that often present challenges to the mental health counselor. Some of these presenting concerns include: bereavement, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, eating disorders, sex offenders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. Students have the opportunity to discuss difficult cases they are currently seeing and develop individualized treatment plans with appropriate outcome benchmarks based on best practices guidelines.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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