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Therapeutic Genetic Counseling II
Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
415.630; Must be enrolled in ScM in Genetic Counseling Program
Prepares students to develop an applied theory for genetic counseling practice. Presents a client-centered approach as adapted for short-term therapy related to genetic conditions, using case examples and role-playing to implement concepts and apply them to clinical scenarios; basic attending skills in conjunction with issues of countertransference; and limitations of counseling, particularly for mentally ill clients or those with pathologic grief reactions. Compares and contrasts several counseling theories.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss basic attending skills and assessment of clients' concerns related to genetic conditions and risks
- Practice establishing and acting on a therapeutic relationship in supervised role plays
- Adopt a client-centered approach to counseling genetics clients
- Describe core concepts in existential, cognitive-behavioral, self-in-relation, family systems, feminist and group theories as they relate to genetic counseling
- Develop an applied theory of genetic counseling practice
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 25% Participation
- 25% Discussion
- 25% Paper(s)
- 25% Written Assignment(s)