CONTEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN GENETICS COUNSELING

GENECSLR 743

Advanced topics in clinical communication skills for the genetic counselor. Emphasis on different counseling strategies and approaches including counselor self-reference, facilitating family communication, shared decision-making, crisis counseling and, applying techniques from select counseling models to GC practice (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy).

GENECSLR 741

Emphasis will be on the tasks necessary to complete a genetic counseling session including, contracting/goal setting, history gathering, education, psychosocial assessment and support, clinical documentation and session management.

GENECSLR 714

Provides additional opportunities to develop and improve skills in interviewing, data collection, case management and counseling. Develop skills through didactic work and observational and experiential clinical activities. Activities include clinic observation according to a structured format, and fieldwork participation.

GENECSLR 713

Provides opportunities to develop skills in interviewing, data collection, case management and counseling through didactic work and observational and experiential clinical activities. Activities include clinic observation according to a structured format, and fieldwork participation.

GENECSLR 748

Advanced topics in the discipline of genetic counseling. Emphasis will be on advanced practice topics including setting boundaries, delivering life altering news, developing a socially responsible practice, moving from a novice to master counselor, and the job search.