Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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703 Advanced Humanistic/Existential Approaches 3 Credits<br />
to Intervention<br />
Prerequisite: 336. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed<br />
in the introductory course in humanistic and existential approaches by<br />
developing a more in depth appreciation <strong>of</strong> particular theories and perspectives<br />
in this area <strong>of</strong> practice. The integration <strong>of</strong> humanistic/existential/transpersonal<br />
theories with each other and with other theoretical perspectives will be the<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> the class. In addition, the application <strong>of</strong> this perspective to a broad<br />
range <strong>of</strong> clinical and social issues will be emphasized. Students will be<br />
encouraged to develop their own personal integration <strong>of</strong> this perspective into<br />
their personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional lives.<br />
704 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisites: 623, 338. This course covers advanced intervention strategies<br />
and emerging developments in the treatment <strong>of</strong> children and adolescents.<br />
Approaches to selected clinical problems and special populations are included,<br />
as well as work with diverse child and adolescent populations and evidencebased<br />
practices. Course focuses on advanced therapeutic methods such as play<br />
therapy and nonverbal strategies, group work with children and adolescents<br />
and integrative approaches. Emphasis is on integration <strong>of</strong> science and practice<br />
and the development <strong>of</strong> applied skills and preparation for effective clinical work<br />
with child and adolescent populations.<br />
705 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reintegration 3 Credits<br />
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method <strong>of</strong><br />
therapy used in the treatment <strong>of</strong> trauma. EMDR is a physiologically based<br />
therapy that helps clients process and integrate disturbing material in new and<br />
less distressing ways. This course provides an introduction to the model,<br />
provides empirical research associated with the model, teaches the basic<br />
process and <strong>of</strong>fers space for students to focus on the relationship between<br />
EMDR and specific types <strong>of</strong> trauma.<br />
706 Trauma Focused Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits<br />
This course covers the history, psychopathology and treatment <strong>of</strong> traumarelated<br />
dysfunction, particularly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its<br />
comorbidities. In the course, students learn about the prevalence and incidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> PTSD in civilian and military populations as well as the major risk and<br />
protective factors for trauma-related dysfunction, specialized assessments for<br />
identifying trauma-related pathology in adults and children, and the major<br />
approaches to counseling and psychotherapy for clients struggling with trauma.<br />
Major treatment approaches covered in the course include cognitive-behavioral<br />
therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR),<br />
somatic experiencing (SE), stress management techniques, group treatment<br />
approaches and psychopharmacological interventions.<br />
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