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.