Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory

Learn about the theories of counseling and psychotherapy on human change through an easy-to-understand overview.

9,848 already enrolled!

Enroll

I would like to receive email from SNUx and learn about other offerings related to Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory.

About this course

Skip About this course

Counseling and Psychotherapy Studies seeks to understand and clarify our mind’s pains, sufferings, and illnesses, and to explore and practice various coping methods.

"Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory " examines both traditional and modern theories of counseling theories through rich case illustrations. This course will provide an easy-to-understand overview of the process of positive behavioral change of human being.

What you'll learn

Skip What you'll learn

The basic features of counseling and psychotherapy
New understanding of client ‘problems’, ‘causes’, and ‘process of change’
Various theories of counseling and psychotherapy (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family counseling approaches)
A perspective that integrates various theories of counseling and psychotherapy around ‘facilitating factors of positive change’
In-depth understanding and application of theories through case illustrations

Syllabus

Skip Syllabus

Week 1: Psychological Pain, Suffering and Counseling
Week 2: Counseling and Human Change
Week 3: Psychodynamic Approach (1) Freud's Drive Theory
Week 4: Psychodynamic Approach (2) Object Relations/Attachment Theory
Week 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (1) Behavioral Approach
Week 6: Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (2) Cognitive Approach
Week 7: Humanistic Approach
Week 8: Family/System Approach
Week 9: Integrating Different Counseling Approaches: Process-Based Intervention Model(PBIM) (by C.Kim)

Meet your instructors

Seoul National University

HyunRyung Kim

Seoul National University

ChangDai Kim

Professor

Seoul National University

Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain
$49 USD

Official and Verified
Receive an instructor-signed certificate with the institution's logo to verify your achievement and increase your job prospects
Easily Shareable
Add the certificate to your CV or resume, or post it directly on LinkedIn
Proven Motivator
Give yourself an additional incentive to complete the course
Support our Mission
edX, a non-profit, relies on verified certificates to help fund free education for everyone globally

Share this course

Prerequisites

About this course

What you'll learn

Syllabus

Meet your instructors

Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain$49 USD

Official and Verified

Easily Shareable

Proven Motivator

Support our Mission

Pursue a Verified Certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain
$49 USD