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Introduction to Counseling

Course Description: This course explains the concept of psychological counseling and the difference between it and psychotherapy, the historical development of counseling psychology, the reality of psychological counseling in some Arab countries, the most important methods of collecting information in the counseling process and its various procedures, the most important counseling methods and diagnostic tools in the counseling process, and the most important areas of psychological counseling.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

The concept of psychological counseling and the difference between it and psychotherapy are known.
• Understands the historical development of counseling psychology and the reality of psychological counseling in some Arab countries.
Recognizes the importance of psychological guidance and counseling.
• Knows the most important goals and foundations of psychological guidance and counseling.
• Utilizes information-gathering methods in the counseling process.
• Defines interview and observation procedures and their types in the counseling process.
• Understands the concept of case study and its procedures in the counseling process.
• Knows the most important types of diagnosis in the counseling process and understands their usage mechanisms.
It identifies the most important guidance techniques in behavior modification.
• Knows the most important areas of psychological counseling.

Course outputs :

Understanding the Difference Between Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy.
Knowledge and understanding of advanced terminology, concepts, and practices related to the field of psychological counseling.
Understanding the Foundations of Psychological Counseling and Counseling Methods in Behavior Modification
Identifying modern approaches, trends, and theories in the study of topics related to the field of school counseling.
Understanding the information gathering methods used in the counseling process.
The ability to communicate effectively, gather information, and prepare specialized reports in the field of psychological counseling.
The ability to apply and critically evaluate knowledge, skills, and concepts in the field of psychological counseling.
Utilizing technological communication means efficiently and effectively in the field of psychological counseling.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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