CPSY 8020 - Advanced Theories and Practice in Counseling Psychology

Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Psychology PsyD program
Description: This course is designed to provide a critical understanding of the role of theory in effective counseling practice and the key concepts and processes of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy in use today. Theories are examined and contrasted in terms of their underlying philosophical assumptions, core psychopathology and health constructs, postulated change mechanisms, specific and common factors, particularly the role of the therapeutic relationship and alliance, and the broad strategies and specific techniques that bring each theory to life in actual practice. Original source readings, an examination of the empirical literature, discussion, and experiential activities will be employed.