PSY* 230 Counseling Techniques & the Paraprofessional

Credits: 3

This is an introductory course in counseling techniques for the paraprofessional. A brief overview of theories will be presented. Major emphasis will be on learning and practicing counseling skills primarily for paraprofessional positions. Such situations as outreach work, crisis intervention, group work, multi-problem families, hard-to-reach clients, and collaborative work with other agencies will be explored.
Prerequisite: HSE* 108