CPC 502 Systemic Theory: Diversity and Cultural Psychology
This course offers an introduction to the theory, ethics and practice of counselling diverse populations. Students will critically analyze the sociocultural context of counselling and the influence of both counsellor and systemic bias on case conceptualization and treatment planning. Therapeutic cultural competence is developed through rigorous exploration of students’ culture-bound identities, experiences, values, and beliefs. Topics examined include culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, intersectionality, power, privilege, and ethics.