CN 744 - Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution

Semester Hours: 3

The purpose of this course is to address two distinct but related topics within the field of counseling and human services. The first topic is crisis intervention. The course will explore the current theory and practice models related to trauma and crisis intervention. The nature and types of crises, methods of intervention, consequences of trauma (cognitive, behavioral, emotional, neurological), and the role of psychosocial factors (age, gender, culture, etc.) will be explored. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to intervene in various types of crises. The second topic is conflict resolution. This course will explore the nature of conflict and methods to resolve conflict by emphasizing collaborative problem solving and mediation. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to mediate in various types of conflict situations.

Pre-requisites: CN 716 - Lifespan Development and Counseling: An Integration and CN 724 - Counseling Methods and Ethics.