Meeting Pattern

Description

In this book study, trade secrets of accomplished practitioners within the field of counseling are reviewed.  New practitioners and veterans will find innovative ways to remain fresh and engaged with clients/students. The assignments will provide an opportunity to reflect upon the skills identified in the book, and then apply them to the book study participant’s personal counseling setting.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

Students who complete this course successfully will be able to:

• Become aware of new methods, innovations, and practical tips regarding counseling skills.
• Utilize the knowledge gained from the text, and apply it to their own individual counseling profession.
• Recognize and self-reflect on personal counseling strengths and weaknesses.
• Create templates for professional use pertaining to counseling techniques.

Required Book:

The Secrets of Exceptional Counselors

·       Can be purchased on Amazon.com

·       Kindle ($47) & Paperback ($39.95) version

Author: Jeffrey A. Kottler 

Publisher: American Counseling Association, 6101 Stevenson Avenue, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22304, www.counseling.org, Copyright 2018, ISBN: 9781556203787

Testimonials

"I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO OTHER COUNSELORS."

"THE BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING AND HELPFUL READ."

"THE ASSIGNMENTS WERE A GREAT WAY FOR ME TO REFLECT ON WHAT I HAVE READ AND LEARNED."

"I REALLY LIKED THE GUIDANCE THAT THE QUESTIONS PROVIDED TO ME. THEY INSPIRED ME TO THINK THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS AND PUT SOME THOUGHT INTO WHY I AM TAKING THE CLASS."

"THE INSTRUCTOR WAS VERY FLEXIBLE AND HELPFUL - SHE WAS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AS THEY AROSE."

"IT WAS A REALLY GREAT BOOK THAT PROVIDED LOTS OF TIPS TO BRING BACK TO MY CAREER."

"ONE OF THE BEST ONLINE COURSES I HAVE EVER TAKEN. I ENJOYED THE TEXT AND FOUND THIS CLASS TO BE VERY HELPFUL. I WILL BE RECOMMENDING THIS COURSE TO OTHER COUNSELORS AND ALSO TO MY DAUGHTER WHO IS ALSO A THERAPIST."

"I LIKED TO HEAR THE DISCUSSIONS FROM OTHER COUNSELORS TAKING THE CLASS. I PARTICIPATE IN A LOT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES WHERE I AM ABLE TO 'BOUNCE' IDEAS OFF OF OTHER COUNSELORS. I LIKED THE COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS."

"IT HAS A GREAT DEAL OF MEANINGFUL CONTENT THAT ALL SCHOOL STAFF COULD UTILIZE AND BENEFIT FROM IN THEIR ROLE."

"I LEARNED SOME VALUABLE TECHNIQUES AS TO HOW TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL COUNSELOR."