Are you curious about mental health and the treatment of mental illness? This introductory course will provide you with a roadmap of modern psychotherapy approaches. No prerequisites are required for this class. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe multiple therapy approaches, including the philosophy and techniques that characterize and differentiate the approaches. Classes will include didactic material, discussions, guest lectures, and experiential learning practices. For their main project, students will choose a therapy not already covered in class and present the approach to their peers.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-SMA
Are you curious about mental health and the treatment of mental illness? This introductory course will provide you with a roadmap of modern psychotherapy approaches. No prerequisites are required for this class. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe multiple therapy approaches, including the philosophy and techniques that characterize and differentiate the approaches. Classes will include didactic material, discussions, guest lectures, and experiential learning practices. For their main project, students will choose a therapy not already covered in class and present the approach to their peers.
Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.