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This course provides a practical foundation in clinical interviewing, intake procedures, rapport building, therapeutic communication, and ethical practice. Learners will explore essential preparation strategies for initial intake sessions and develop effective approaches for establishing trust and professional relationships with clients. The course also covers key steps involved in conducting an intake session with a new client and gathering relevant clinical information. Additionally, learners will gain awareness of common ethical dilemmas in therapy and strategies for managing them responsibly and professionally.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
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By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Learners should have basic knowledge of introductory psychology and clinical psychology, including the purpose of psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Prior exposure to professional ethics, basic counselling skills, or clinical case formulation is recommended but not essential.
This module is designed for students of Psychology, Counselling, and related mental health disciplines who are developing foundational clinical interviewing and therapeutic practice skills. It is particularly suitable for learners who have basic knowledge of psychology and are preparing for supervised clinical practice, practicum, internship, or simulated client interviews.
Early Tips for an Intake Session
Essential Tips and Preparation for an Initial Intake Session (Video)
Rapport Building
Building Rapport and Therapeutic Communication with Clients (Video)
Intake Session with a New Client
Conducting an Intake Session with a New Client (Video)
Ethical Dilemmas in Therapy
Recognizing and Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Therapy (Video)
Approximately 1.2 Hours
Intermediate
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
