PY643 Humanistic/Existential Counseling Approaches (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY613  
The course includes a study of the basic concepts of humanistic and existential psychology, and of well-known contributors to this philosophical and therapeutic approach.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Understand the basic concepts of Existential Humanistic Psychology.
2. Differentiate theories of the three major theorists. (Rogers. Perls. May.).
3. Evaluate the ways theory is linked to practice.
4. Evaluate how the concepts apply to the student’s own professional counseling theory.
5. Develop skills necessary for establishing a therapeutic relationship.