Required Textbooks:

Craske, M. G., & Barlow, D. H. (2006). Mastery of your anxiety and panic: Therapist guide (treatments that work), (4^th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0195311402 

Mufson, L., Dorta, K. P., Moreau, D. & Weissman, M. M. (2011). Interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (2^nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.  ISBN-13: 978-1609182267 

Foa, E., Hembree, E. O., & Rothbaum, B. O.  (2007). Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD:Emotional processing of traumatic experience – therapists guide (treatment that work) (paperback, 1^st ed). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0195308501

Mueser, K. T., Noordsy, D. L., Drake, R. E., & Fox, L. (2003). Integrated treatment for dual disorders: A guide to effective practice (1^st ed.). New York, NY; Guilford Press.  ISBN-13: 978-1572308503

This course emphasizes using research/professional literature, in combination with an understanding of a client to aid in choosing effective therapy.  The course begins with an explanation of evidence-based therapies.  Four specific therapies will be examined at depth: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders; interpersonal therapy for depressive disorders, exposure therapy for PTSD, and integrated therapy for co-occurring disorders.  A review of those four therapies will include the history of the theory behind the therapy, an explanation of the components of the therapy, evidence for efficacy, and experiential exposure to the techniques and protocols of the therapy.  Core (CSR, D).  3 hours.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

Objectives from 2016 CACREP standards that are directly tied to programmatic student learning objectives:

1. Students will know theories and models of counseling (core F.5.a.), specifically cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, prolonged exposure therapies and integrated treatment for substance abuse & co-occurring disorders.
2. Students will know evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for treatment (core F.5.j; F.5.a. & CMHC C.1.b.)
3. Students will demonstrate essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills (core F.5.g.) and will demonstrate knowledge of the principles, models, and documentation formats of biopsychosocial case conceptualization (CMHC C.1.c.)
4. Students will demonstrate ability to develop relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans (core F.5.h.) and will know some different principles, models, and documentation formats of treatment plans (CMHC C.1.c)
5. Students understand the etiology, nomenclature, treatment, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders (CMHC C.2.b.), specifically anxiety, depression, PTSD & substance abuse D/Os with co-occurring disorders.
6. Students understand the diagnostic process, including differential diagnosis and use of current DSM & ICD classification systems for anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD (CMHC C.2.d.), specifically for anxiety, depression, PTSD & substance abuse D/Os with co-occurring disorders.
7. Students will demonstrate ability to develop measurable outcomes for clients. (core F.5.i.)
8. Students will demonstrate methods of effectively preparing for and conducting initial assessment meetings. (core F.7. b.)
9. Students will understand the uses of assessments for diagnostic and intervention planning purposes. (core F.7. e.)
10. Students will understand appropriate use of symptom checklists, and personality and psychological testing (core F.7. k.) and will know psychological tests and assessments specific to clinical mental health counseling (CMHC C.1.e.), specifically for anxiety, depression, PTSD & substance abuse D/Os with co-occurring disorders.
11. Students will understand the use of assessment results to diagnosis developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders. (core F.7.l.)
12. Students will understand how to identify evidence-based counseling practices. (core F. 8. b.)

Objectives from CACREP standards that are not directly tied to programmatic student learning objectives:

1. Students will understand a systems perspective that provides an understanding of family and other systems theories and major models of family and related interventions. (CACREP – Core – G.5.3.)
2. Students will recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders. (CACREP – CMHC – C.8.)