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COUN 699 Topics Sec. A - Neurobiology of Trauma (1 SH)
This course will provide a foundational understanding of the neurobiology of the human stress response and will explore neuroscience as it applies to psychosocial stress, resilience, and the cultivation of well-being. Various heuristics of the brain and central nervous system will be presented. The course will present the frame of Interpersonal Neurobiology as an integrative method of applying neurobiological principles in the field.
COUN 699 Topics Sec. B - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (1 SH)
This course provides a practical introduction to the theory and core skills of interpersonal-relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. Special attention will be given to the role of case formulation and intervention strategies to foster the skill of being deliberate in practice. At the end of the course, students can expect to have an introductory working knowledge of core concepts in interpersonal-relational psychodynamic theory and requisite techniques.