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CNSL 501 - Intro to Helping Services

(3cr) This introductory course will provide graduate students with a foundation in the helping professions as they pertain to mental health counseling. Topics include the history and development of helping services; an overview of counseling theories; ethical and professional standards; roles and responsibilities of mental health counselors; and the influence of personal values, boundaries, and cultural factors on the helping process. Students will engage in self-assessment activities; learn basic communication and problem-solving skills; explore the range of human service settings; and examine issues of confidentiality, HIPAA, and the importance of self-care and professional boundaries. The course prepares students to understand their evolving identity as helpers and introduces them to evidence-based practices and career pathways in mental health counseling.


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