An Introduction to Counseling Strategies

This course is designed for students to explore the basic counseling strategies and techniques used in the counseling field. Students will obtain knowledge of the tools necessary to effectively provide counseling services. Students in the course will be paired with CMHC graduate students and participate in mock counseling sessions throughout the semester. Students enrolled in this course will be provided an overview of the counseling process beginning with the intake session through the termination session. Students will obtain opportunities to observe the practice of counseling skills and the execution of counseling techniques in a safe environment.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0