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Counseling and Effective Communication (460-0-1)

Instructors

Stephanie Boron

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1421: Mon, Wed 8:00AM - 9:20AM

Overview of class

Exploration of the concepts of counseling as applied to therapeutic relationships in SLP, with a focus on the SLP's role in supporting the client's acceptance, growth, autonomy, and decision making. Emphasis on clinician self-awareness as a requisite component for effective counseling. Opportunity for practice of skills during structured exercises.

Class Materials (Required)

None - All materials provided.

Class Notes

Counseling in communication sciences and disorders is designed to provide the emerging professional with a solid theoretical and practical foundation through which to build effective client/patient engagement in a variety of clinical and educational settings. Students will gain an understanding of the need for effective approaches to counseling, and integrate these with principles of ethical practice. Students will be able to describe philosophical and theoretical constructs of contemporary counseling approaches be able to apply critical thought to their application within CSD. Students will have the opportunity to describe and practice therapeutic counseling strategies, rapport building strategies and interview techniques in simulation. Eco-developmental as well as intercultural perspectives on client/patient counseling will help to frame exploration and discussion of counseling strategies for specific contexts and populations.