415.631.92
Therapeutic Genetic Counseling II
- Location:
- NIH - Bethesda, MD
- Term:
- 1st term
- Department:
- Health Behavior and Society
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Hybrid In-person and Synchronous Online
- Class Times:
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- Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Lori Erby
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
415.630; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- Description:
-
Prepares students to develop an applied theory for genetic counseling practice. Presents a client-centered approach as adapted for short-term therapy related to genetic conditions, using case examples and role-playing to implement concepts and apply them to clinical scenarios; basic attending skills in conjunction with issues of countertransference; and limitations of counseling, particularly for mentally ill clients or those with pathologic grief reactions. Compares and contrasts several counseling theories.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss basic attending skills and assessment of clients' concerns related to genetic conditions and risks
- Practice establishing and acting on a therapeutic relationship in supervised role plays
- Adopt a client-centered approach to counseling genetics clients
- Describe core concepts in existential, cognitive-behavioral, self-in-relation, family systems, feminist and group theories as they relate to genetic counseling
- Develop an applied theory of genetic counseling practice
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Participation
- 25% Discussion
- 25% Paper(s)
- 25% Written Assignment(s)
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
- For consent, contact: