STMC 5510 - Advanced Relationship and Pastoral Therapy Skills

3 credit hours
Formerly - STMC 551

This course provides advanced skill formation for therapists. Theological, systemic, and family therapy theory will be integrated to provide competent and ethical practice. The course will utilize theological reflection, theory, and research. Role-plays will afford students the opportunity to demonstrate skills such as active listening, reframing, and questioning. Students will learn how to develop, maintain, and terminate clinical relationships, establish goals, design intervention strategies, evaluate therapeutic outcomes, and write intake, treatment, and safety plans. Majors only.

Prerequisite Course: STMM 5530, STMC 5500, and STMC 5720