2/3 hours. Prepares students to conduct intake interviews, maintain appropriate documentation and conduct effective treatment planning, and maximize the supervision process. Special attention given to use of the DSM-5 for diagnosis, treatment planning, and practice. Emphasis placed on increased awareness of self/personality and the core conditions of a therapeutic relationship; practice of basic counseling skills in role-play; ethical issues; management of crises; making appropriate referrals; and other topics relevant to the counseling process including information on licensure and credentialing and professional involvement in the counseling profession through ACA and its associations such as IAMFC, ASERVIC and AMHCA. Information given on societies such as APA, AAMFT, and CAPS. Minimum grade for successful completion of this course is B-. Students must receive approval for continuance on the Clinical Qualifying Evaluation. Advisor may recommend or require additional courses or other remedial work.
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