Principles and Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling

This course is a part of:

Associate of Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

This course explores the techniques for establishing a stable working relationship with a client and examines prominent contemporary approaches to interviewing and counseling from theoretical and practical standpoints.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts pertaining to interviewing and counseling. This includes learning about counseling skills, theories, change processes, settings and stages of counseling/interviewing.

• Understand of the APA ethics code, major ethical considerations, and ethical challenges as it relates to counseling psychology and working with others in the helping field.

• Describe the historical background, cultural context and philosophical assumptions which formed modern counseling and continue to shape its contemporary practice.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various DSM V diagnostic categories, as well as an understanding of which interventions are appropriate for a range of mental health issues that clients may present when coming for counseling.