Foundational Practice Skills for Clinical Psychology

3 credits · Graduate

This course provides an introduction to foundational clinical skills necessary for intervention and assessment practice with clients. Students will learn clinical interviewing techniques and their application with clients across the lifespan. Students will learn how to select techniques and structure interviews to meet specific assessment and intervention goals, keeping with the referral question and the client's developmental status. Students will also become familiar with professional standards of practice, core competencies, and key ethical issues related to clinical practice as a preparation for practicum training. CALENDAR NOTES: Replaces PSYO 6203. New title accurately reflects content and is in line with the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accreditation standards. EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 6203.03 FORMATS: Seminar