EDUC 664 - Indiv Counseling and Consultation

3 Hour(s)

The theory and practice related to short-term individual counseling and consultation strategies in the school setting are examined during this course. The course analyzes theories of human growth and development across the lifespan as well as the application of counseling theory, methods and techniques that may be used to help students address developmental challenges. Learners will practice individual counseling and consultation interventions used with children, adolescents, educators/colleagues, or parents. Learners will develop basic counseling/ consultation skills, including active listening, attending, rapport building and the demonstration empathy. Skills including observing, interviewing and consulting will be developed. Prominent counseling and consultation theories will be applied to face-to-face interactive encounters and counselor interviews with individuals in counseling dyads. Applications to crisis counseling and life transitions will be analyzed. This course includes face-to-face weekend sessions.