Description

This training program is designed to deepen understanding, consistency, and proficiency in the teaching and assessment of counseling through a structured exploration of the School of Counseling's skills assessment framework. Participants will gain knowledge of functional definitions of the application of counseling skills categorized into macroskills, mesoskills, and microskills. Furthermore, the curriculum includes observation practical examples of how each microskill can be effectively applied within both individual and group counseling settings, followed by interactive activities, ensuring a well-rounded comprehension of counseling techniques and how to assess them. This training aims to enhance inter-rater reliability across the comprehensive counselor-in-training skill development program of studies of the Walden University School of Counseling.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this activity, attendees will:

Acquire knowledge about the developmental framework of the School of Counseling's skills assessment.
Understand the different categories of counseling skills such as macroskills, mesoskills, and microskills and their interrelationship.
Observe practical examples of each microskill applied in individual and group counseling contexts.

Faculty Bios

Dr. Nina Spadaro

Dr. Nina Spadaro completed her Doctor of Education in Counseling & Guidance and MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and at West Virginia University. She is a licensed psychologist with roots in the wellness culture of mental health counseling and serves as the Coordinator of Skills in the School of Counseling at Walden University.

K. Elizabeth McDonald, PhD, LPC, NCC

Dr. K. Elizabeth McDonald completed her Doctor of Counselor Education and Supervision from The Pennsylvania State University and an MA in Community Counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is a licensed mental health counselor and serves as the Associate Dean of Skills and Curricula in the School of Counseling at Walden University.

Accreditation

Omega Zeta chapter of Chi Sigma Iota is presenting this program with Walden University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program’s oversight.

Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this resource provides 1.5 NBCC clock hour; partial credit will not be offered.

ACEP contact information:

100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

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All Level
1.5 NBCC Hour
Estimated 1.5-Hour Workload
Accessible for 180 days

WNBC1038 - School of Counseling Skills Assessment Training