PSY8551 - Clinical Consultation Group - Practicum III

(1 unit)

This course focuses on the development of case conceptualization skills in terms of three focal competencies: (1) understanding the person in their environmental, socio-cultural and developmental context; (2) problem orientation; and (3) practice and science integration. Environmental, socio-cultural and developmental context refers to understanding the contextual factors that may be impacting the client and his/her presenting concerns. Problem orientation refers to organizing, conceptualizing, evaluating, and intervening in terms of presenting symptoms and problems. Practice-science integration refers to the ability to apply theory and research to case conceptualization and treatment.