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This course will address the different levels of clinical skill acquisition. Students will be expected to carry 5-6 client contact hours per week concurrent with 10 hours of clinical supervision per semester. Videotaping of student therapy session...

Practicum combines supervision, class work, and the practical utilization and critique of individual and group counseling techniques learned in COUN6541. These will be demonstrated through field work, case conferences, and student videos. Course is...

This course is designed to enhance students' diagnostic and treatment planning skills. The class includes a focus on crisis assessment and management, telehealth, preventative strategies, and best-practice research in clinical treatment. 

This course is an introduction to the major categories of clinical psychopharmacology that are encountered as mental health professionals work with clients.  Categories will include agents used for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, sleep...

This course is the first step towards becoming a Trauma Informed Counselor, providing a strong foundation in attachment theory, childhood trauma and PTSD, as well as the impact of mass disaster, domestic violence, suicide, sexual assault, and...

This course is the next step towards trauma competency focused on the treatment of PTSD and complex trauma. Students will learn a variety of leading-edge interventions with a special focus on IFS or Internal Family Systems and a strong introduction...

The intimate nature of grief counseling requires an authenticity that can only be gained through a strong emphasis on students' personal exploration of loss, grief, disenfranchised grief and bereavement. Moving beyond the limitations of a "stage...

Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and non-DSM-5 Disordered Eating are frequently linked to underlying trauma. Students will understand these complex issues and learn effective interventions for treatment. Fee: Additional fee required.

Loss of Intimacy, Betrayal Trauma, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Emotional abuse, Narcissistic partners, Addictions, Grief, the list goes on. Understand the role of underlying trauma and the healing journey for traumatized couples. Fee: Additional fee...

This course builds on the IFS skills introduced in COUN7583 including working with exiles and the unburdening process. An emphasis is also placed on the counselors growing ability to maintain Self Energy. Extensive practice opportunities will be...