PSYD 802 Person-Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy

This course offers an introduction to the theory, research, practice of person-centered and experiential psychotherapies . Through in-class and peer listening exchanges, students learn skills that build therapeutic relationship and which, at the same time, allow clients the maximum support and freedom to express and explore the meanings of their experience (i.e. by building relationship characterized by genuineness, empathic understanding, and prizing of the client). Particular emphasis is placed on the development of nondirective, process-sensitive empathic skills which will be of value whatever orientation the student ultimately practices. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to ISPP PsyD program. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours