Introduction to PsychotherapeuticIntervention (PSY 5780 00)

Term: 2026-27 Winter

Faculty

Luan K Jackson
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Schedule

Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/12/2027 - 1/12/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/26/2027 - 1/26/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (2/9/2027 - 2/9/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (2/23/2027 - 2/23/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (3/16/2027 - 3/16/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (3/30/2027 - 3/30/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (4/13/2027 - 4/13/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421
Tue, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (4/27/2027 - 4/27/2027) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2421

Description

The basic skills required for effective interventions, with an emphasis on pragmatic elements: basic clinical technique; attending to clinical material on several different levels simultaneously; consideration of the current material in the larger context of the overall case formulation and treatment objectives, as well as the individual's cultural, economic and racial background. Discussion of the process of choosing and combining interventions from various theoretical models. Instruction in what constitutes adequate empirical support for treatment approaches and techniques. Prerequisite: PSY 5100 with a final grade of B or higher.