Overview

In module 3, we move into the second part of the book which covers counseling approaches and practices. This is my favorite unit of the book because we get into the practical nuts and bolts of what it looks like to be a counselor.

This week, we will read chapters 6 and 7. I have provided you with a presentation and as well as some helpful supplemental information included on the resources page.

These chapter provides some terrific case studies and will explore:

The therapeutic alliance and its importance in creating change
Basic and advanced counseling skills, listening skills, and concepts
Personal characteristics of counselors
Termination skills
Theories and approaches to counseling including: Psychoanalysis, humanistic theory, existential, cognitive-behavioral, contemplative, and transtheoretical

All of these themes are vital to the counseling profession and will assist you as you become a professional in this field.

Module Objectives

In this module, the activities, content, and assignments will guide your learning process to ensure you can:

Examine the importance of the therapeutic relationship
Identify basic and advanced counseling skills, concepts, and listening skills
Examine the importance of termination and termination skills
Describe the various theories and approaches to counseling

Module To-Do List

Here's everything you need to do and remember for this module:

Readings - see resource page
Attend the Live Session
Complete the Discussion Board Assignment
Submit Yalom Group Whiteboard Assignment