COUN 571 - Counseling Theory

Institution:

Southern Oregon University

Subject:

Counseling

Description:

Explores the roles and functions of the professional counselor relative to other mental health professionals. Develops the core ingredients of effective counseling practice, including interpersonal, conceptual, and helping skills that foster movement toward a client’s goals. Addresses the personal qualities of effective counselors, the creation of therapeutic alliances, counseling microskills, ethical practice, and techniques fundamental to contemporary theoretical orientations. Surveys the primary models of counseling and psychotherapy from theoretical, experiential, and personal growth perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate coursework in abnormal psychology.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sou.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 552-7672

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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