Week 1 Readings & Resources
Week 1 Objectives
After successful completion of this week’s module, the student will be able to:
· Discuss the complexities of virtuous and ethical practice within the mental health area.
· Apply the characteristics of a counselor and a professional within counseling practice.
· Recognize how to manage emotions and values within the counseling practice.
· Describe multicultural counseling and how to work within its borders.
· Explain how multicultural elements can influence the therapeutic process.
· Identify good ethical decision-making and what is involved in being an ethical counselor.
· Explain what informed consent means and what its dimensions are.
· Build rapport and apply boundaries in the therapeutic alliance.
Required Readings & Resources
Corey, G. (2024). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.).
· Chapter 1: “Introduction and Overview”
· Chapter 2: “The Counselor: Person and Professional”
· Chapter 3: “Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice”
Gwen Therapy Videos:
· Chapter 1: Intake Session
· Links to an external site.
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· Chapter 2: Multicultural Perspectives
· Links to an external site.
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· Chapter 3: Informed Consent
· Links to an external site.
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Counseling: Becoming a Professional Counselor
Links to an external site.
Growing into Professional Competence
Links to an external site.
The Counselor – Person and Professional
Links to an external site.
Recommended Readings & Resources
Verywell Mind
Part A-
DAY TWO Discussion: Introduction & Views on Theories
Review the DAY TWO Discussion Requirements for this course before responding to the prompt below.
Introduce yourself by giving your name, what state you are in, and why you are pursuing a degree in counseling. Discuss the theory of choice you will use in future practice. Why do you believe this theoretical perspective best matches you and the clients you will work with?