COUN 6400 - Treatment Planning and Advanced Assessment

This course examines concepts of mental disorders, through the lens of the DSM-5 classification systems, to facilitate appropriate and advanced use of assessment and diagnosis. The course allows for students to learn about mental disorders across the lifespan and include the biological, psychological, social and environmental factors implicated in vulnerability and resilience. Students learn treatment planning strategies, which are based in best practice, evidence-based, integrative care, treatment models, that are client-centered, individualized and culturally sound treatment plans for a wide variety of clinical mental health disorders. Prerequisites: COUN 5920 Credits: 3