The purpose of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and skill in the cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling with applications to mental health counseling and marital & family counseling. Students examine theoretical foundations, research findings, basic principles, assessment techniques, and the intervention strategies of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with particular emphasis on a family systems perspective. The practical applications of this therapy are examined, and executive skills required of the cognitive behavioral therapist are instilled. Students will demonstrate skills in this approach of counseling in class. These examinations are applied to a wide variety of problems in living and are framed within a Christian theological context.
Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Third Edition: Basics and beyond by (Online) Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Third Edition: Basics and beyond by 
The Clinician's Guide to Exposure Therapies for Anxiety Spectrum Disorders: Integrating techniques and applications from CBT, DBT, and ACT by (Online) The Clinician's Guide to Exposure Therapies for Anxiety Spectrum Disorders: Integrating techniques and applications from CBT, DBT, and ACT by 
(Online) Culturally Responsive Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Practice and Supervision by 
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT exercises for learning mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance by (Online) The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT exercises for learning mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance by 
CBT Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Youth by 
(Online) CBT Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Youth by Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A practitioner’s guide, Second Edition by (Online) Cognitive Therapy Techniques: A practitioner’s guide, Second Edition by 
Integrative Psychotherapy: Toward a comprehensive Christian approach by (Online) Integrative Psychotherapy: Toward a comprehensive Christian approach by 
Cognitive Therapy of Depression by 