SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Skills

1. Describe techniques that can be used to help people manage difficulties with thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based cognitive and behavioral methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 
3. Describe how the skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are necessary in the helping process to lead toward positive change.
4. Explain how the principles of cognitive and behavioral methods and motivational interviewing are useful in a variety of human services settings, and be able to apply skills to various practical situations.