This advanced course in counseling theory and practice provides an in-depth examination of the core principles and applications of major counseling approaches, including analytic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, constructivist, and integrative frameworks. The course emphasizes a critical evaluation of the underlying assumptions, techniques, and cultural relevance of each theory. Students will engage in both theoretical discussions, in-class activities, and experiential learning through counseling labs, where they will practice the application of key concepts and techniques from each approach. Special focus is placed on the role of empirically supported treatments and common factors in therapeutic outcomes, with attention to how these can be integrated into evidence-based counseling practice. This course also guides students in reflecting on their own emerging professional identity and supports the development of a personal integrative theoretical orientation to counseling.
- Faculty: Ayla Ludwig