BHT 120 - Therapeutic Theory, Communication and Skills

3 Credit Hours

This course serves as an introduction to therapeutic theory and communication for behavioral health professionals. Students will develop oral and written communication necessary to succeed in a variety of practice settings and will develop competency in forming therapeutic relationships. Counseling techniques such as rapport building, nonjudgmental listening, reflection, feedback, goal setting, and basic solution skills will be explored. Verbal and nonverbal communication will be considered. Educational topics will include transference, countertransference, empathy, acceptance, genuineness, and respect. Various counseling theories will be reviewed and applied to interpersonal, small group, public, and organizational contexts.

Prerequisites: SSS 100, PSYC 101, ENGL 101 or CMST 101 or ENGL 100, HC 117, MATH 100 or MATH 101 or MATH 103 or MATH 114, BHT 110

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