MACAT 653 - Theories and Methods of Intervention in Art Therapy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy II: Trauma, Loss, Grief and Bereavement

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Through readings, class presentations, discussions, and art-making directives, this course provides information and skill-building exercises that elucidate several aspects of the trauma spectrum. The subjects of trauma recovery, loss, grief and bereavement, vicarious trauma, and the effects of trauma on diverse populations are covered in depth. This course is designed to assist students in expanding their art therapy and counseling knowledge and skills, such as interviewing and intervention techniques. Students learn to formulate treatment goals and intervention strategies integrating theory, assessment, and diagnostic information for a variety of client problems, including assessing and managing suicidal risk and crisis intervention. The course also focuses on students’ application of theory-specific counseling techniques in the context of therapeutic relationships (e.g., stages of treatment, common factors in the change process, and multicultural issues). Students are trained in current record-keeping standards and protocol in clinical mental health settings.