Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

in treatment, adapting treatment for clients with disabilities, and issues related
to child abuse will also be covered.
339 Biofeedback 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This class presents the
theory and application of applied psychophysiology (biofeedback) as it is
practiced today within mind/body medicine. A review of the components of the
autonomic and central nervous system underlying common used
psychophysiological measures (EEG, EMG, HR, etc.) will be presented. The class
will examine common applications of biofeedback and the evidence of its
efficacy to specific disorders. The class will examine common
psychophysiological assessment procedures, personality testing, and interview
techniques employed in deciding upon the proper treatment methods for each
client. The historical, cultural, philosophical, and spiritual contexts of
biofeedback practice will also be examined to discuss important diversity related
considerations in treatment planning.
344 Historical and Theoretical Perspectives of Art Therapy 3 Credits
This course introduces the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of art
therapy within counseling psychology. The fundamental elements of art therapy
established in the U.S. and internationally are addressed with attention to the
influences of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices. Learning in this
course will be attained through experiential exercises, lectures as well as
written and oral assignments.
345 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning 3 Credits
in Art Therapy
This course introduces purpose (functions), issues, and process of clinical art
therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. History, information
and skills of art therapy assessments, psychological diagnosis and treatment
planning are presented. The main categories of art therapy assessment, the
tools of report preparation and treatment planning are addressed with attention
to the influences of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices. Experiential
art activities, lectures, and regular written assignment offer the primary means
of learning for this course.
346 Use of Art in Group Therapy 3 Credits
This course offers models, approaches and skills in group art therapy with
culturally diverse groups and clinical populations. Through readings,
presentations, art making activities, and class discussions students gain
understanding and experience to facilitate individual expression and change in
group art therapy.
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