Title: Discuss the foundations of counseling.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers II (14002-II) > Section: Identifying Mental Health Technician (MHT) Communication Strategies

Discussion should include, but not be limited to,

- an overview of counseling theories (i.e., cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic)
- goal-setting in counseling
- ethical considerations in counseling
- patient-centered approaches
- crisis intervention strategies.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the key differences between cognitive-behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches?
- How do ethical considerations shape one’s approach to counseling?
- What are some scenarios in which crisis intervention would be necessary?