Personality and Counseling Theory (CCP 540)

Term: 2019-2020 Summer

Faculty

Sheri L. Damon M.S.Show MyInfo popup for Sheri L. Damon M.S.

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Sheri L. Damon M.S.,ID #248588

Sheri Damon, LMHC, LPCC, LCMHC, NBCC

Senior Faculty

School of Education and Counseling, Counseling Division

Cambridge College

500 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129

Fax #:  617-873-0273

 

Description

This course explores personality and counseling theories from an eclectic standpoint, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses in each theory. Students are encouraged to identify an approach or approaches that are compatible with their history, current philosophy, clients and counseling settings. Insight into modern notions of cultural and family identity enhance counseling skills and provide the ability to accommodate the needs of individuals in diverse settings.
This course addresses the following Massachusetts State Standard for School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker: b: Theories of normal and abnormal intellectual, social, and emotional development. This course addresses the following Massachusetts State Standard for School Guidance Counseling: e. Theories of normal and abnormal intellectual, social, and emotional development.