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Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory (edX)

Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory (edX)

Learn about the theories of counseling and psychotherapy on human change through an easy-to-understand overview. Counseling and Psychotherapy Studies seeks to understand and clarify our mind’s pains, sufferings, and illnesses, and to explore and practice various coping methods.

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"Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory " examines both traditional and modern theories of counseling theories through rich case illustrations. This course will provide an easy-to-understand overview of the process of positive behavioral change of human being.

What you'll learn

  • The basic features of counseling and psychotherapy
  • New understanding of client ‘problems’, ‘causes’, and ‘process of change’
  • Various theories of counseling and psychotherapy (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family counseling approaches)
  • A perspective that integrates various theories of counseling and psychotherapy around ‘facilitating factors of positive change’
  • In-depth understanding and application of theories through case illustrations

Syllabus

Week 1: Psychological Pain, Suffering and Counseling
Week 2: Counseling and Human Change
Week 3: Psychodynamic Approach (1) Freud's Drive Theory
Week 4: Psychodynamic Approach (2) Object Relations/Attachment Theory
Week 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (1) Behavioral Approach
Week 6: Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (2) Cognitive Approach
Week 7: Humanistic Approach
Week 8: Family/System Approach
Week 9: Integrating Different Counseling Approaches: Process-Based Intervention Model(PBIM) (by C.Kim)

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