This course provides an overview of counseling theories, principles, approaches, and settings, including individual and group counseling, private practice, school counseling, mental health counseling, career counseling, counseling in industry, crisis centers, and counseling on the Internet. Students will become familiar with the contributions and limitations of quantitative and qualitative data to the diagnostic and counseling processes. The ultimate goal is to apply counseling theories and principles in a Brain Education setting.

This course aims to equip students with the theoretical foundation, holistic and practical skills, and transformative mindset needed to become effective coaches in personal, professional, and organizational contexts. It emphasizes the distinction between coaching and other helping professions, explores key competencies, and introduces Brain Education 5 Steps as a BRAIN Model Coaching Framework and various coaching methodologies, emotional intelligence, and advanced coaching techniques.

This course introduces students to core mental health concepts, emphasizing the role of mental health in overall well-being and the integration of mind-body practices. It explores key frameworks, including the biopsychosocial model and holistic well-being, with a focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and the mind-body connection. The course also examines common forms of psychopathology, offering insight into the symptoms, causes, and impact of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Students will explore mindfulness as a tool for fostering self-awareness and emotional balance. The course concludes by reflecting on how mental health contributes to sustainable development at individual and societal levels.

This Hybrid-Intensive course teaches several key concepts from a modern and historical context, principles, practices and the opportunity to expand and integrate the content into everyone’s personal and professional context. The Hybrid-Intensive course is conducted over a 6-week period. Students will be asked to fully participate during the in-person portion of this course through cooperative activities, sharing personal experiences, contributing to generative discussions and reflecting personally and with a learning partner.

Students will engage in learning experiences in the areas of Race, Class, Gender, LGBTQAI and the application to earth management.

This course explores the theory and practice of conflict resolution in various settings, including personal, professional, and communal. Students will learn about the dynamics of conflict, including the causes and effects, escalation, and de-escalation. They will also explore a variety of conflict resolution techniques such as negotiation, mediation, and facilitation. The course will include practical simulations, role-playing activities, and case studies to equip students with the skills to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.