Basic Skills in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Christine Brems, Brooks/Cole. ISBN: 053454942X
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of the basic skills in
psychotherapy and counseling. This course will also assist the student with the development of
their knowledge of psychotherapy and counseling techniques.
Course purpose:
This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual understanding of a wide range of
psychotherapy techniques. The overall purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge and
skills related to individual psychotherapy and counseling to include competency in the
microskills of psychotherapy and counseling.
Method:
Assigned reading assignments.
E-mail correspondence one on one with the instructor at least once during the eight week
course. Please submit the following information to the instructor as soon as possible: name,
e-mail address, user name, course expections, brief work experience, educational
background and any special interests you may wish to share.
Message board participation for individual and group discussion are available upon request.
Class room (chat room) discussions are also possible if desired.
Exams: Midterm and Final. Each exam is worth 50% of the course grade.
Grading Scale:
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B
C
D
F
100-90% Excellent
89-80% Above Average
79-70% Average
69-60% Below Average
59-below Failing
