The course introduces students to various theoretical assumptions around the counseling-helping relationship. Attention will be given to the basic communication skills needed in establishing an effective helping relationship and the well-being of those involved in the helping profession.The course will also explore and develop an integrative view of professional identity, its roles, functions, and relationship with other human service providers. As well, it will provide a survey of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy as a way introducing students to the variety of approaches available, and to enable conversation with mental health and spiritual care providers.
- Teacher: Hamin Kwak
- Teacher: Rodolfo Nolasco