MCCCD Program Description

Therapeutic Intervention Models

Course: BHS205

First Term: 2009 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Familiarization with at least five models of therapeutic intervention. Defines the key concepts, therapeutic process, techniques and procedures of each model

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Compare and contrast the key concepts between the 5 theories. (I) 2. Differentiate between the different roles of the counselor in each model. (II) 3. Identify the client`s role in each model. (III) 4. Examine the difference in therapeutic techniques. (IV) 5. Compare and contrast therapeutic procedures of each model. (IV) 6. Identify and describe a theory that fits one`s personal philosophy. (I-IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Key Concepts A. Psychoanalytic B. Person Centered C. Gestalt D. Behavioral E. Current Theory II. Role of the Counselor A. Psychoanalytic B. Person Centered C. Gestalt D. Behavioral E. Current Theory III. Client`s Role A. Psychoanalytic B. Person Centered C. Gestalt D. Behavioral E. Current Theory IV. Therapeutic Techniques and Procedures A. Psychoanalytic B. Person Centered C. Gestalt D. Behavioral E. Current Theory

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/9/2008

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