This specialization introduces the study of abnormal psychology, offering a comprehensive understanding of various mental health concerns from historical and modern viewpoints. Through lectures, readings, and reflective projects, participants will gain insight into how diagnosis and treatment have been applied in the discipline of psychology. The course emphasizes empathic responses to distress and provides tools for effecting behavioral change.
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Abnormal Psychology includes modules on the introduction to psychopathology, the history of mental illness, and creating behavioral change through evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
An intro level understanding of symptomatology, intervention strategies, and relevant contextual factors of broad experiences of psychopathology.
A fundamental understanding of the indications a family member, friend, or colleague may be experiencing distress.
The comfort level required for initiating an empathic, compassionate conversation with a person of concern.
Gain familiarity with the evolution of the modern sciences and professions of abnormal psychology.
Become aware of the cultural and socio-economic factors that have influenced our understanding and treatment of mental illness.
Learn strategies for undertaking close reflection on diagnostic classifications and treatment of mental illness, both past and present.
Fundamental principles of behavior change.
How those principles are applied in evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.
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