WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Counseling and Personal Development
Course Descriptions |
Counseling and Personal DevelopmentCounseling and personal development courses cover a variety of areas including anger management, assertiveness training and stress management. Courses in Counseling and Personal Development as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Counseling and Personal Development main page. | Courses |
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102B |
Career Exploration |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none
Acquaints students in choosing a career suitable to them. Involves a systematic approach to making a career choice, covering self-assessment, decision making techniques, and current occupational information. Appropriate for those undecided as to a career direction or who wish more career information prior to focusing their academic studies. |
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116 |
Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers topics related to substance abuse in our society: identification of substance, reasons for abuse of alcohol and of drugs, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, and approaches and techniques recognized as effective in substance abuse counseling. |
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117 |
Introduction to Counseling |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none. Recommended: PSY 101
Presents an overview of basic communication and counseling skills and the foundations of the helping relationship. Includes experimental situations such as role playing and group exercises. |
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129B |
Assertiveness Techniques I |
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Credits: 1–3. Prerequisites: none
Teaches an alternative to being too passive or too aggressive. Students learn skills to become more assertive and communicate effectively. These skills can be used on the job, in relationships, or in any situation with people. |
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130B |
Stress Management Techniques I |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none
Surveys personal lifestyles to identify areas of stress and present ways of coping. Sample alternative methods for stress reduction and develop an individual plan for relief. |
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131B |
Anger Management Techniques |
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Credits: 0.5–1. Prerequisites: none
Acquaints students with techniques and strategies to manage anger in constructive and non-threatening ways. Includes skills in communication and dealing with people in a variety of situations. |
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