FOR 8405 - Treatment VI: Mandated Treatment

(1 unit)

Providing psychotherapeutic services to court-mandated populations requires consideration of a variety of ethical and clinical issues specific to these situations. This course will engage the student in exploration of various types of court-mandated treatments, a review of evidence-based practice and ethical concerns including consent, confidentiality and conflict of interest. In addition, the course will address clinical challenges such as client’s resistance to treatment, establishing therapeutic relationships and appropriate communication with the legal system around the client’s progress in treatment.