HSV 220 - Intro to Counseling Theories

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Psychoanalytic Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Psychoanalytic Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Psychoanalytic Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Psychoanalytic Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Psychoanalytic Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Psychoanalytic Therapy
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Adlerian Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Adlerian Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Adlerian Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Adlerian Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Adlerian Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Adlerian Therapy
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Existential Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Existential Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Existential Therapy 
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Existential Therapy 
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Existential Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Existential Therapy
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Person-Centered Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Person-Centered Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Person-Centered Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Person-Centered Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Person-Centered Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Person-Centered Therapy
5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Gestalt Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Gestalt Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Gestalt Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Gestalt Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Gestalt Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Gestalt Therapy
6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Behavioral Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Behavioral Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Behavioral Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Behavioral Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Behavioral Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Behavioral Therapy
7. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Cognitive Behavior Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
8. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Choice Theory/Reality Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy
9. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Feminist Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
   1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Feminist Therapy
   2. Describe the historical development of Feminist Therapy
   3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Feminist Therapy
   4. Describe how mental health professionals use Feminist Therapy in the treatment process
   5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Feminist Therapy
10. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Postmodern Approaches as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
    1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Postmodern Approaches
    2. Describe the historical development of Postmodern Approaches
    3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Postmodern Approaches
    4. Describe how mental health professionals use Postmodern Approaches in the treatment process
    5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Postmodern Approaches
11. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Family Systems Therapy as used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
    1. Explain the major terms and concepts associated with Family Systems Therapy
    2. Describe the historical development of Family Systems Therapy
    3. Explain the theoretical perspective of Family Systems Therapy
    4. Describe how mental health professionals use Family Systems Therapy in the treatment process
    5. List the advantages and disadvantages of Family Systems Therapy
12. Compare and contrast the major therapies used by mental health professionals in the treatment process
13. Demonstrate academic self-discipline
    1. Meet assigned deadlines
    2. Attend class regularly
    3. Participate in class activities and discussions in a meaningful way
14. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend reading material in mental health counseling theories
    1. Read all the assigned material
    2. Use the terminology and concepts associated with the individual theories in discussion and writing assignments
15. Demonstrate logical and analytical thinking
    1. Write essays using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    2. Write essays that answer questions and address issues in a clear and comprehensible manner, that are well-organized, and that distinguish between fact and opinion
    3. Write essays in which both facts and opinions are supported with evidence and/or reason, and in which conclusions follow the evidence presented