20 courses with the subject CMHC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CMHC 1101INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION1
An introduction to the scope and function of the professional counselor, including professional identity, the history of the counseling profession, and standards in the counseling profession today. Specific focus on professional development within the counseling profession, including credentialing and membership in professional associations pertaining to the counseling field.
Introduction to the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention. Types of internal (death, illness, financial, etc.) and external (natural disaster, war, societal, etc.) crisis events will be identified and appropriate interventional strategies for both individual and community-based events will be examined.
Introduction to basic verbal and nonverbal communication skills and professional behavior that is important in the healthcare setting. Students will learn the potential impact of effective communication with clients/patients, families, and other health care professionals, as well as develop sensitivity to diversity within effective communication.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students into actual counseling service delivery under close supervision. Students will receive feedback during supervision via modeling, peer counseling, live observation, and electronic recording of sessions. 52 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
