HSSR 2211-Counseling Techniques
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I.COURSE TITLE:Counseling Techniques
COURSE NUMBER: 2211CATALOG PREFIX: HSSR
II.PREREQUISITE(S): HSSR 2210
III.CREDIT HOURS: 3LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS:0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course builds on the basic counseling and interviewing theories studied in HSSR 2210, with emphasis on learning basic counseling skills that are appropriate to the counseling process in generalist practice and chemical dependency settings.Topics include techniques related to attending skills, facilitating growth, active listening, nonverbal behavior, action responses, motivational interviewing, and determining personal style. Special needs of diverse populations will also be featured.
V.ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers
By: Sherry Cormier, Paula Nurius, and Cynthia Osborn
8th edition, 2016, Cengage
ISBN: 978-1-305-27145-6
VI.COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course students will be able to:
1.Understand the components of an effective counseling relationship.
2.Increase awareness of self as helper.
3.Utilize fundamental methods of counseling and observational skills.
4.Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, tools, strategies, and techniques needed to understand and conduct effective counseling sessions.
5.Demonstrate effective listening and action responses.
6.Develop basic assessment skills and demonstrate ability to aid clients in selecting and defining outcome goals.
7.Identify various methods and counseling strategies that will effectively assist clients in reaching outcome goals.
8. Utilize counseling skills necessary for working with resistant and unmotivated clients.
9.Identify and understand various cultural and socioeconomic barriers when interviewing various populations.
VII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Students will participate in twelve (12) practice sessions in the lab setting. Specific counseling and interviewing skills will be role-played under supervision of instructor.
VIII.GRADING:
The grading scale will follow the policy in the college catalog:
A = 100 – 90
B = 89 – 80
C = 79 – 70
D = 69 – 60
F = 59 – 0
IX.SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:
Week:
1.Introduction to course
2. Nonverbal Behavior
Client nonverbal behavior
Counselor nonverbal behavior
3.The Effective Helping Relationship
Facilitative conditions
Transference and countertransference
The working alliance
4.Listening Responses
Clarification
Paraphrase
Reflection of feeling
Summarization
5.Influencing Responses
Questions
Interpretations
Demonstrating empathy
Information giving
Immediacy
Self-disclosure
Confrontation
6.Assessing Client Problems and Concerns
Assumptions about assessment
ABC Model
Antecedents and consequences
7. Conducting an Interview Assessment
Intake interviews and history
Handling sensitive subjects
Mental status exams
Eleven categories for assessment
8.Working with Resistant Clients
Motivational Interviewing
Rolling with resistance
Normalizing ambivalence
Emphasizing autonomy
9.Identifying Client Outcome Goals
Purpose of outcome goals
Defining outcome goals
Sub-goals and action steps
Barriers to goal achievement
10.Imagery and Modeling Strategies
Participant modeling
Covert modeling
Guided imagery
11.Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Problem Solving
The process of reframing
Cognitive modeling and cognitive self-instruction
Applications of problem solving strategies
12.Cognitive Restructuring Strategies
Use of cognitive restructuring
Using cognitive restructuring with diverse populations
Six components of cognitive restructuring
13.Stress Management Strategies
Stress and coping
Breathing and stress
Diaphragmatic breathing training
Stress inoculation
Spirituality in counseling
14.Meditation and Relaxation Strategies
Purposes and uses of meditation
Meditation and relaxation with diverse clients
Basic meditation
Processes and uses of muscle relaxation
Steps of muscle relaxation
15. Course review
16. Finals week
X.OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
As assigned by the instructor
XI.EVALUATION:
Students will be required to conduct a live 10 minute intake interview or mental status exam with a role-play client. The live demonstration will be critiqued by the class and graded by instructor.
Students will be required to demonstrate, in a 20 minute counseling session on videotape, appropriate utilization of basic counseling skills with a role-play client. Videotape will be reviewed and critiqued by the class and graded by instructor.
At the discretion of the instructor, evaluation may also be based on any or all of the following: final exam, mid-term exam, chapter tests, quizzes, term papers and themes, class projects, attendance, class participation, and other assignments.
XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Student Responsibilities: To meet the objectives of this course, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, study the text, complete assignments, contribute to class discussions, and act as responsible adults. Students are responsible for making up work missed due to absence as permitted by the instructor.
Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor will enhance and expand the meaning and application of the subject matter covered throughout the course. At the beginning of each quarter, the instructor will distribute syllabi listing all course requirements. The instructor will facilitate class discussion and be available for individual student conferences.
XIII.OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.
PREFERRED INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:Masters Degree in counseling required, L.P.C. or L.P.C.C. preferred