PYC - Counseling/Psych Conc

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This course, through the use of the final two stages of Erickson's developmental model, facilitates the development of a framework which is utilized to assess the experiences and needs of the older adult and their families. Course requires a minimum of 25 volunteer hours with older adults.

Study of social, cultural and gender differences and issues related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs and concerns. Includes multicultural counseling techniques.(Cross listed with EDC 7422)

A review of Evidence Based Treatment approaches in behavioral health. The course will cover the current trend in counseling practice to require Evidence Based Treatments. Research in counseling outcomes over the past 40 years will be reviewed. Practice Based Evidence as used in the Client Directed and Arizona Public Behavioral Health Clinical Practice Models will be presented as perhaps the strongest Evidence Based Approach.

This course will focus on the diagnostic issues, developmental aspects, current research and clinical management and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Topics designed around special theories, practices or interests in the field of counseling.

Examines use of standardized tests to study individuals, including test development, selection, administration and interpretation. Includes educational and mental health applications.(Cross listed with EDC 7803)

Focus on theory, research, techniques and tools used in life planning, transitions and career development.(Cross listed WITH EDC 7823 and HRC 7822)

Examination of psychological, social, intellectual, and physical influences on the development of personality and behavior patterns in children, adolescents and adults.

Examination of major theories and systems pertaining to abnormal behavior. Studies implications for psychotherapy and treatment planning and diagnosis using DSM-IV.Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.

Examination of current and classic research linking biological factors to deviation of human development and behavior from what is considered to be the norm. Includes the impact of revolution in neuroscience on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Study physiology of the central nervous system and how it triggers behaviors associated with a variety of DSM-listed disorders including depression, anxiety, addiction, and psychosis.Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate counseling coursework.

Examination of theories of personality development and therapeutic processes. Consideration of techniques for counseling applications and professional consultation.(Cross listed with EDC 7923)

Theories of group counseling. Includes techniques of observation, assessment and leadership in therapeutic groups.(Cross listed with EDC 7933)

Examination of the role of the counselor in elementary, secondary and community college settings including counselor, advisor, educator, advocate and consultant. Study of exemplary models of school counseling programs effective with diverse and changing populations.(Cross listed with EDF 7403)

Development of individual diagnostic and assessment skills using a clinical/holistic approach. Includes use of MMPI-2 as well as other standardized measures of personality.

As a preparation for Clinical Internship, students will expand their knowledge of the multi-axial system, DSM-IV/DSM-IV-TR diagnostic categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Emphasis will also be placed on the clinical interview and other initial assessment techniques, as well as skills critical to selecting and evaluating treatment options.

Examines individual and family shame: its development, reinforcement, effects and treatment.Prerequisite: PYC 8212 or PYC 8112.

Incorporates adult learning pedagogy, service-learning, and role-playing experiences to bridge the theory-practice gap in the preparation of students for practicum/internship/professional practice.

Introdutory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined. Dual listed with EDC 8083.Prerequisite: 15 semester credit hours of PYC/PYF courses.

Exploration of ways to integrate science and ethics of psychology with social, cultural and faith contexts of the Christian mental health professional. Emphasis on historical, philosophical, and theological perspectives of spiritual formation and growth.Prerequisite: 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.

Examination of traditional and contemporary theories of family systems and approaches to marriage and family counseling. Prerequisite: 15 semester credit hours of PYC/PYF courses.(Cross listed with EDC 8113)

Course provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to understand issues related to human sexuality. The course will explore the application of major human sexuality models in different cultures and worldviews.

Examines theories, techniques and applications of play, art, music, dance and other expressive therapeutic approaches.Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.

Introduction to patterns, causes, assessment and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Student begins preparation of required portfolio. Cross listed with SAC 41300. Prerequisite: PYF 7132, PYC 7922

Course reviews concepts in substance abuse assessment, intervention and diagnosis. Theoretical models for understanding and treating chemically dependent and addictive disordered clients, various screening and assessment tools, multicultural and population-specific needs, treatment settings and interventions , are also reviewed.

Covers biopsychosocial components of addiction, such as risk factors; physiology of cravings, withdrawal, detox; physical effects of substance abuse and other patterns of addiction; dual diagnoses; psychopharmacology and treatment options. Cross listed with SAC 41305. Prerequisite: PYC 8142

Course provides a multidisciplinary/multidimensional discussion. Topics include risk factors, outreach services, pretreatment, community education, referral networks and prevention activities in schools, the workplace, community groups, health care delivery organizations and others. Information is presented on best practices and care for select populations. Cross listed with SAC 41310. Prerequisite: PYC 8142

Integration of counseling foundational coursework and art applications and approaches. Content from individual and group counseling, human development, multicultural awareness, abnormal behavior, assessment and professional ethics and practice. Multi-arts expressions include, but are not limited to, art, play, music, dance/movement, drama, and writing.Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework.

Introduces theoretical and experiential examination of the schools of art therapy, presented in an historical context from early to contemporary practitioners. Includes settings in which art and other expressive therapies are utilized including case studies of typical applications.Prerequisite: 12 semester credit hours of PYC/PYF courses.

Course provides knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles, laws, and regulations relating to the practice of marriage, family and child therapy.

In-depth study of major systems theories underlying family and relationship therapy. Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling coursework. (Cross listed with EDC 8213)

Experiential course covering advanced assessment and therapeutic techniques used in marriage and family therapy.Prerequisites: PYC 8112, 8212

Examination of theory and practice techniques used to identify and treat special concerns encountered in marriage and family therapy, such as step parenting, divorce, addiction, chronic health and loss issues within the family.Prerequisites: PYC 8112, 8212

Includes techniques and applications of Family of Origin Therapy with individuals, families and couples. Students examine their own family dynamics.Prerequisite: PYC 8112 or 8212.

Examination of problems encountered in managed care and other situations when number of sessions for family therapy is limited. Includes development and practice of effective interventions for such situations.Prerequisite: PYC 8112 or 8212.

In-depth study of systems theory applications to family and other therapy groups including brief review of traditional group counseling theories. Participation in group process is a significant part of the course.Prerequisites: PYC 7932 and PYC 8112 or 8212.

Examination of sex-role stereotyping and its orgins and consequences within the family, culture, and society. Includes counseling issues related to sex and gender-based prejudice and discrimination. Dual listed with EDC 8273.Prerequisite: Minimum of 15 semester credit hours of graduate counseling courswork.

In-depth didactic and experiential examination of family system-oriented therapies with children and adolescents.Prerequisite: PYC 8212 or 8112 (Cross listed with EDC 8283)

Study of theories and techniques to foster individual spiritual development drawing from transpersonal psychology and family systems theories.Prerequisite:PYC 8112 or 8212.

Examines principles and techniques for clinical practice of art therapy in residential, out-patient and private practice settings. Includes potential in art for the development of emotional, social, perceptual and cognitive strengths in children and adults.

Study of advanced study of traditional and innovative approaches in Expressive Arts Therapy. Emphasis on advanced applications in individual and group treatment settings.Prerequisites: Admission to Expressive Arts Therapy speciality, PYC 8312.

Examines tools and techniques used in diagnosis and treatment planning in Expressive Arts Therapy. Includes use of the current edition of the DSM-IV in clinical practice and interdependence and team membership between expressive arts therapists and other behavioral and mental health professionals.Prerequisites: Admission to the Expressive Arts Therapy speciality, PYC 8312.

Advanced study of Expressive Arts Therapy assessment, treatment planning and techniques as applied to selected client disorders and issues in education and clinical practice.Prerequisite: Admission to Expressive Arts Therapy specialty, PYC 8312.

Capstone course in which participants develop a professional portfolio demonstrating both a process of assessment and evaluation and create a product from the experience as evidence of their completency as reflective practitioner. This portfolio will integrate and utilize concepts, theories, trainings and specialization gained in previous Expressive Arts Therapy courses as well as within the Practia and Internships. Prerequisite: Completion of all core courses in the Expressive Arts Therapy program.

Strategies will be studied for understanding, assessing, and counseling adults in young to middle adulthood, with attention to social, emotional and physical stressors specific to these adult life cycle stages and the transition between stages. Emphasis is placed on the individual within a systems context (family, organization, community, culture, etc.).

Specific strategies will be studied for understanding, assessing and counseling adults in late adulthood. Emphasis placed on social, emotional and physical stressors specific to this adult developmental stage and related transitions, as well as on understanding the individual within a systems context.

Course covers the clinical processes of select brief therapies (e.g., assessment, treatment planning and techniques); the application of specific brief therapies (e.g., Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Redecision Therapy, Narrative, Hypnosis and Strategic Therapy); and implications for the measurement of success while using brief intermediate therapy throughout the life cycle. Prerequisites: MAPC student with a minimum of 20 hours completed in graduate counseling/psychology course work.

This course incorporates the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Behavioral and non-behavioral methods and strategies are explored. Other topics include sexual abuse treatment with children and adults, medical factors related to sexuality andsexual functioning, and dynamics of interpersonal intimacy.

This course delineates theoretical and practical integration of eco-developmental approaches to psychological trauma. Consequences of early traumatic experience are mapped in the context of psychosocial developmental processes, including attachment, social interaction, emotional expression, and cognitive construction of worldview. The impact of repeated trauma in the lives of children and adolescents is explored in the context of developmental transformations and in relationship to psychopathology, gender, and bio-physiology.

Integration of traditional theories of personality, pathology and dysfunction emphasizing a model for understanding the effects of trauma, abuse and deprivation in children and adults.Prerequisite: Admission to Trama, Abuse and Deprivation specialty.

Examines techniques for assessing emotional health, pathology and dysfunction and time-sensitive techniques for treatment. Includes student observation and participation.Prerequisite: Admission to Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation specialty.

This course prepares the student to carry out complex assessment and interventions within a family setting and with children. The primary focus is to stimulate reflection on and discussion of clinical work with traumagenic families, gain experience of and confidence in formulating and facilitating constructive clinical interventions. Topics also include strengthening the theory-practice link and increased skill in effective traumagenic family collaborative recovery.

Continuation of PYC 8412. Examines contemporary time-sensitive clinical theory for mental health therapists. Includes applications for families and couples, sexual dysfunction and addiction, other addictive behaviors, and pathologies including violent offenders.Prerequisite: Admission to Trauma, Abuse and Deprivatoin specialty.

Focus on advanced techniques and resources for assessing and treating the effects of trauma, abuse and deprivation on children and adults. Emphasis on holistic approach to recovery and growth.Prerequisite: Admission to Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation specialty.

Course examines health promotion models, preventive management techniques, and models and techniques for behavior change. Comprehensive inquiry focusing on psychological processes, and individual behaviors and lifestyles which affect a person's physical, emotional and social health. Topics include stress and illness, personality and disease, high-risk populations and behaviors, and gender and cultural issues.Dual listed with EDC 8452.

Exploration of issues, policies and practices related to employee assistance programs in business, education, health care, and other settings. Includes consideration of counseling theories and relevant counseling techniques for employee assistance programs.

Advanced elective graduate topics in the field of Counseling.

An examination of the communication process as the central agent in counseling psychology and mental healing; application of communication theories, processes, strategies and techniques to normal and pathological communicative behavior.

An investigation of current applications of EEG biofeedback technology to selected non-psychotic physical, intellectual and emotional disorders.

Course includes review of procedures for program development and evaluation, preparation of a proposal and evaluation plan, and initial development of tools for a project.