This course introduces counseling in a theoretical, practical, and personal way by familiarizing students with the Client-Centered (Person-Centered) approach to counseling and psychotherapy. Its focus is on counseling theory and on practical, personal learning about counseling.

Topics include: the importance of personal attitudes as opposed to mere techniques of the counselor; the nature of therapeutic empathy, congruence and of unconditional positive regard. Besides learning about the attitudes underlying successful counseling, there will be practical counseling exercises and interviews. These exercises and interviews will be conducted by participants in- and outside of the classroom. Discussions and reflections on the personal counseling experience will help the students to apply theoretical knowledge to elements and processes involved in counseling.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1100, PSYC 3125, PSYC 3775, and 6 credit hours of psychology, or permission of the instructor.
Course Format: Term Course
Interval: 2 years