PY659 Brief Therapy (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY613  
This course provides an introduction to the methods of brief therapy. The focus is on client strengths rather than pathology and on the empowering of clients to develop solutions to problems.

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

1. Understand the assumptions behind brief therapy strategies.
2. Apply strategies currently used in brief therapy.
3. Utilize personal creativity in brief therapy.
4. Evaluate the role of brief therapy in managed care.
5. Analyze strengths and limitations in providing brief therapy.