CED 410 - HELPING SKILLS FOR COMMUNITY SETTINGS

College of Education

Credit(s): 3

This course is intended to teach students the helping skills necessary for working in a variety of community settings. The course will focus on communication, problem-solving, and interviewing skills, as well as entry-level techniques such as mindfulness and Mental Health First Aid. Students in this course will receive Mental Health First Aid certification and Koru mindfulness training throughout the semester. Helping skills require a knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the effective use of interpersonal skills. This combination of knowledge and skills will benefit any individual wanting to increase their effectiveness when working with people; emphasis will be on working in settings with people with disabilities.