Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

models of psychotherapy (i.e., late Ego Psychology, traditional Object
Relations, Self Psychology, Interpersonal psychotherapy) that focus on
intrapsychic dynamics in the conceptualization of psychopathology and the
treatment process. Contemporary versions that offer an understanding of
diversity, including the role of culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation will
be covered.
335 Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This course will focus
on the analysis of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,
and how to intervene to help clients. Experiential exercises, such as role-play
and self-treatment projects, will facilitate student learning. The course will focus
on outpatient populations with depression, anxiety, and other common
psychological disorders. By the end of the class, students will have tangible
skills to help clients to think more positively, feel better, and change their
behaviors.
336 Humanistic/Existential Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520 (Applies to M.A. students only). Major theories in the
humanistic and transpersonal schools of psychology are reviewed including
existential theory, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Stanislaf Grof, and Ken Wilber.
The integration of psychology and spirituality will be a particular focus of the
class. In addition to examining how these perspectives inform individual
psychotherapy, their applications to resolving social problems and promoting
socially engaged practice will also be discussed.
337 Group Psychotherapy 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520 (Applies to M.A. students only). The history, theory,
methods, and applications of group psychotherapy are examined, discussed,
and demonstrated. The development of competency in group methods is
enhanced through didactic presentation, role-playing, and participation in an
ongoing group. The class meets as a group in an unstructured format. Students
process their experiences in the here and now. The aim is to help students
become more comfortable with themselves, and therefore learn to relate more
effectively and creatively in the group setting.
338 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520, 623 (Applies to M.A. students only). The purpose of
this course is to provide a conceptual framework for interventions with children
and adolescents. The course will focus on interventions and research on the
major psychotherapeutic approaches for children and adolescents, including
psychodynamic, Adlerian, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family
systems, and parent-infant psychotherapy. The importance of addressing
ethical, legal, and advocacy issues will be emphasized. Differences and diversity
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