Rogerian Person-Centered Therapy:Basic Counseling Skills (CCP 550)
Term: 2019-2020 Spring
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
Tue, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM (1/21/2020 - 4/28/2020) Location: CHARL HOOD 1404
Successful completion required for Field Experience I, CCP520. The basis of therapeutic relationships is seen in Carl Rogers? theory of personality with its stress of self-actualization, development of the self, phenomenological field, validation, and conditions of worth is the basis for the techniques that are taught, practiced and modeled in this course. These techniques are empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. These techniques are central to any effective relationship from any theoretical perspective. The student will become practiced at these and related aspects of person-centered theory. Includes the fundamental occupational tasks of assessment, case presentation, case collaboration, team membership and client interaction. This course addresses the following Massachusetts State Standards for School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker: Standard a: Principles of therapeutic relationships.