PSY 440 - Clinical Case Studies

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology or PSY 340 Psychotherapy & Counseling
Focuses on the construction of case conceptualization. Actual clinical cases from the private practices of the instructor(s) and a casebook will be presented. Students will explore cause and precipitating and maintaining influences of a person’s psychological, interpersonal, and behavioral concerns. Conceptualization helps organize the complexities clients bring with them into counseling sessions. Emphasis is on class discussion, deeper understanding of psychological disorders, consideration of practical applications of psychotherapy.