CPSY 8021 - Contemporary Interventions Seminar

Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Counseling Psychology PsyD program
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to contemporary and emerging developments in the practice of counseling psychology. Current journal articles and texts will be examined to expose students to state-of-theresearch on intervention/prevention strategies, and therapeutic techniques. Topics will include an examination of the current common factors research and the role of the therapeutic alliance, effectiveness of mindfulness-based approaches and techniques (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy), trauma-informed approaches to therapy, adjunctive and
complementary therapies, and technology-based interventions (e.g., tele-health, internet-based therapy, use of apps, and AI-aided practices).