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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines various addictions from a biopsychosocial perspective. Several perspectives on the process and treatment of addictions will be considered with a special emphasis on an Object Relations approach and on process addictions. Focus will be placed on integrating substance abuse treatment with general mental health treatment and dual diagnoses.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to foster students' understanding of the fundamentals of psychoanalytic, or psychodynamic, theory and therapy. The course will focus on developing (1) a substantial understanding of the fundamental concepts in psychodynamic theories of personality, personality development, the therapeutic relationship, and therapeutic techniques, (2) a familiarity with therapeutic techniques and other clinical considerations specific to psychodynamic theories, and (3) practical skill in the basic use of such therapeutic techniques. The course will provide students with opportunities to utilize role-play and other experiential techniques to develop their familiarity and skill with the actual mechanisms of psychodynamic psychotherapy.
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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
A special topics course highlights specific areas relevant to mental health practice such as Treating Domestic Violence, Psychopharmacology, Gender and Sexuality, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, etc. Prerequisites vary with course content.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as a special topics class for counseling students who wish to learn the theory and skills of crisis intervention work. The study of evidenced based theory and practice will be applied to at risk populations with a special focus on vulnerabilities and ethical concerns for these populations. Students will apply theory and intervention to areas such as suicide, sexual assault, violent behavior, substance abuse and grief and loss.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed as a special topics class for counseling students who wish to learn the practice of professional counseling in community mental health agencies with a special emphasis on social justice and multicultural issues. The class will provide an overview of legal, ethical, and professional issues as they pertain to the role of the counselor in communities, prevention, outreach, and systematic issues in community agency settings.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide foundational training to help students work effectively with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) clients in counseling. Information about LGBT individuals, experiences, and communities will be provided through readings, assignments, and lectures.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the place of sexuality in human life, including the influences of cultural, familial, psychological, biological and spiritual factors. The course looks particularly at the interface of sexual issues in clinical work. Special attention is paid to the issues of gender, sexual health and sexual dysfunction from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective. This class will explore the dynamic complexities of sexuality through various learning mediums including text, film, dialogue, debate, writing and experiential exercises. Theory as well as clinical interventions will be given, experienced and discussed in class.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the theories and skills required for family counseling. It will examine the history of family counseling and current research and approaches to treatment, including evidenced based practices.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the theories, techniques and interventions used to treat those who have been affected by trauma. It will also explore how those affected by trauma engage in the process of recovery during treatment.
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