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3.00 Credits
SU, WI, SP Focuses on the basic developmental tasks of individuals throughout the lifespan, and how these tasks relate to stages of the family life cycle. Students also examine stressors common to contemporary American families and their effect on the family life cycle. Prerequisite: PSYC492: Lifespan Development.
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FA, WI, SP Presents current theories and perspectives on the development of gender identity and gender role across the lifespan. Within an interdisciplinary perspective, students explore the psychological, interpersonal and societal issues related to gender in Western culture. Particular attention is given to students' individual experiences.
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3.00 Credits
FA, WI, SP Focuses on psychological aspects of human sexuality and the development of interpersonally intimate relationships, including sexual attitudes and values, sexual issues in intimacy and communication, and the influence of social contexts in the meaning and experience of sexual behavior.
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1.00 Credits
FA Exploration of various meditations and aspects of being which are related to meditation practice. Investigation into the psychological benefits of meditation and how to use these practices as therapeutic interventions take place during the second meeting. Practice of the meditations in class and between classes is integral to course content.
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1.00 Credits
SP Presents a practitioner-oriented framework for addressing diverse cultural influences in therapy, an overview of the key concepts and principles in the field of Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy and opportunities to practice CBT with fellow students and in relation to case examples of culturally diverse clients. Students learn cutting-edge research from Culturally Responsive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( 2006), co-edited by the instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC506: Communication and Counseling Skills.
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3.00 Credits
FA, WI, SP Provides a practical understanding of the resources and tools available to career development practitioners. Contemporary issues that relate to career in an individual's life are examined in the context of both historical and emerging career development paradigms. There is a $20 lab fee for supplies. Prerequisite: PSYC506: Communication and Counseling Skills.
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3.00 Credits
FA Provides an integrated perspective on forms of abuse, including sexual, physical and emotional. Explores the relational dynamics commonly found in such situations, examines the experiential and interactive patterns shared by participants in abusive systems and discusses the treatment implications and models for intervention.
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3.00 Credits
SU, SP Covers assessment, referral and intervention in addictions and substance abuse, based on current theories of etiology and treatment. It includes special topics such as children of alcoholics, women and addiction, family dynamics of addiction and family intervention, community resources and prevention.
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3.00 Credits
WI Explores the experience of loss and grief from a variety of perspectives - personal, socio-cultural, psychological, therapeutic, symbolic and spiritual. Emphasis on increasing awareness of one's own grief process and its potential impact on counseling work as well as on developing an understanding of principles and practices involved in grief counseling and grief therapy.
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3.00 Credits
FA, WI, SP Addresses the law, theory and practice of assessing, treating and monitoring domestic violence. Covers the application of professional criteria and techniques to infer the presence of abuse in a relationship and to develop practical skills and group treatment strategies to work with both court-referred and voluntary domestic violence clients.
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