art & science of clinical social work practice

This course will start with the common factor theory of psychotherapy in conjunction with an entry-level introduction to evidence-based practice. Specific theories underlying major schools of psychotherapeutic interventions (i.e., cognitive-behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and motivational interviewing) will also be briefly introduced and discussed. In particular, how an individual clinician’s personality, thinking style and personal history may affect the delivery and execution of these above mentioned and other psychotherapeutic interventions will be the focus of the introduction and discussion. Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon their own self, personality, identity, ways of thinking and other characteristics in relation to their future career as a clinician.