Special Topics in Therapy II

Graduate

Supervised practical experience in applying the specific therapeutic theory and techniques introduced in the linked PSYC-8683 offering. (Prerequisite: PSYC-8683.) (3 seminar hours a week, plus practicum.) (May be repeated for credit if therapy modality is different.) PSYC-8685 Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy I This course focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to practice brief psychodynamic therapy. Students will be instructed in a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy (BPP) method through readings, didactic training, and role playing. The chosen relational approach is to be specified by the instructor at the time of course selection by students. After this didactic training period, students will engage in the practicum portion of this course with at least one client with whom they will practice the BPP method taught in this course. Weekly supervision will be provided to guide students in the application of BPP to their therapeutic work. (Prerequisites: PSYC-8674; PSYC-8581; consent of instructor and Director of Clinical Training.) (3 seminar hours a week; seminar and supervision plus practicum).