A survey of the major theories and techniques of individual psychotherapy, and the application of these techniques in a structured clinical setting. Examination of the development, implementation, and maintenance of therapeutic and psychoeducational groups. Includes a training group experience and the implementation of a psychoeducational workshop. The course provides students with an introduction to systems theory, marriage and family therapy concepts, the genogram, and marriage and family theory. Families are looked at both from a family life cycle and individual perspective.
Students apply the material to case studies throughout the semester.
Theory and practice in the use of personality assessment procedures, including interview, objective and projective techniques. Consists of 150 clock hours of work and study in an approved setting which provides psychological services such as a Community MHMR Center, a psychiatric hospital or a counseling center. This work and study is to be supervised by a licensed psychologist. A continuation of Practicum I consisting of 150 clock hours of work and study in an approved setting which provides psychological services such as a Community MHMR Center, a psychiatric hospital, or a counseling center. This work and study is to be supervised by a licensed psychologist.