STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define and discuss the meaning of the term therapy.

 II.     Define and discuss the term therapist and explain the responsibilities of a therapist.

 III.    Name and give the distinguishing characteristics of the major therapeutic systems.

 IV.     List and discuss reasons for these client behaviors

 V.      Choose the most effective therapeutic system or combination of systems for this client.

 VI.     Explain how the therapist would help the client identify, clarified and express their feelings.

 VII.    Compare and contrast the key concepts of the following therapeutic systems.

 VIII.   Articulate the issues involved in delivering effective psychotherapy.

 IX.     Describe the ethical issues involved in counseling.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction: An overview of Therapeutic Systems

         A.      Therapy Defined

         B.      Role and Function of Therapist Defined

         C.      Major Counseling Theories

 II.     Therapeutic Case Study

         A.      Analyzing Client Behavior and History

         B.      Rationale for Client Behavior

         C.      Establishing Therapeutic Goals

         D.      Selecting and/or Integrating Therapeutic Methods

 III.    Developing Client/Therapist Relationship

         A.      Identifying Client Feelings

         B.      Clarifying Client Feelings

         C.      Facilitating Expression of Client Feelings

 IV.     Therapeutic System Defined

         A.      Psychoanalytic

         B.      Existential

         C.      Person-Centered

         D.      Gestalt

         E.      Transactional Analysis

         F.      Behavioral

         G.      Rational Emotive

         H.      Reality Therapy

 V.      Technique Related Issues

         A.      Diagnosis

         B.      Testing

         C.      Grief and Loss

         D.      Psychopathology and Personality

         E.      Development of Counseling Skills

 VI.     Ethical Issues in Counseling

         A.      Therapist Responsibility

         B.      Therapist¿s Competence

                 1.      Criteria for Determining Competence

                 2.      Training and Supervision

                 3.      Continuing Education

         C.      Client/Therapist Relationship

                 1.      Factors Affecting Establishing

                 2.      Social and Personal Relationships

                 3.      Sexual Involvement

                 4.      Role of Touching

         D.      Confidentiality

         E.      Therapist¿s Values and Philosophy of Life

                 1.      Influence of Therapist¿s Personality Needs

         F.      Guidelines for Ethical Practice.