SWK-103 - Counseling Techniques

3 credits

An introduction to the basic counseling skills needed for entry level human services/social work practitioners. Through the generalist practice lens, students will learn the framework to effectively build rapport and trust with clients. Students will practice hard and soft skills as well as a wide variety of interviewing techniques. Motivational, culture-centered, client-centered, and psychodynamic techniques will be explored, including how to facilitate a mental status examination. Using the biopsychosocial model as a foundation, interviewing techniques progress towards assessment and treatment.

Prerequisite(s): SWK-101 or PSY-230