Duration: 7 days Topic : Introduction to Counseling Psychology
Description:
Objectives:
Define characteristics of effective counselors and counseling.
Describe the important principles of the eleven different theories of counseling.
Determine the effect that self-esteem has on certain disorders.
Topic Material:
Lecture Note1. PSY-460 Lecture 1
Read Lecture 1.
Textbook1. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Read chapters
Lecture Note1. PSY-460 Lecture 1
Read Lecture 1.
Textbook1. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Read chapters 1 and 2.
Website1. National Association for Self-Esteem
Explore the National Association for Self-Esteem Web site.
http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/
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Assignments
Building Self-Esteem Essay
Write an essay (1,000 –1,250 words) on building self-esteem to alleviate a psychological disorder. In order to prepare this assignment, perform the following:
1. Explore the National Association for Self-Esteem Web site located at http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/
2. Find an example of how building self-esteem can alleviate a psychological disorder.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
80.0
Discussion Questions
Module 1 DQ 1
Describe the necessary qualities of a counselor. What are the myths about counseling, and how do they affect a counselor?
5.0
Module 1 DQ 2
Compare and contrast two different theoretical orientations in regards to their strengths and weaknesses towards the type of counseling you may want to do.
