This lecture and lab course is a study of the interpersonal communication skills that are the foundation for effective professional relationships and developing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship. Students learn and practice therapeutic use of self to facilitate client-centered care. The course includes lectures, discussions, skill building, and role playing with critiquing.

Instructor Information

Faculty Name: Margaret Frye

Faculty e-mail address: fryem@dyc.edu

Phone: 716-829-7882

Office Hours: Thursdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm and by appointment

Office: 347 KAB

Step 1: Read the course syllabus, map, and How Course Materials Provide Value

The course syllabus will provide you with the course schedule, course objectives, explanations of assignments and assessments, grading policies, and instructor contact information. Please read it carefully. You should have a deep familiarity with the schedule and process of the course.

The course map will provide you with an outline of what you will be learning throughout the course along with the course and module objectives.

Read "How Course Materials Provide Value."

Step 2: Student Resources

Visit the Student Resources page to view all resource available to you.

View the Canvas Participant Guide to assist you with the Canvas tools we will utilize in class.

Step 3: Activities

Complete the following activities:

Step 4: Read the technical requirements page

The Technical Requirements page identifies the browsers, operating systems, and plugins that work best with Canvas. If you are new to Canvas quickly review the Canvas Student Orientation materials.

Step 5: Canvas Navigation

On the left side you will notice your course navigation. Read the links and descriptions on what they are and when you should be checking each link. (describe below what each of the navigation pages link to):

Navigation Link	Description	You Should…
Syllabus	This is a digital version of your syllabus for the course.	Check this to refer back to the way the course is designed
Modules	This area contains course content, including lectures, readings, resources, and assignments. This area may also contain a checklist summary of assignments for the module.	Check this area at the start of each module and throughout the module week to review course materials.
Grades	Assignment grades are located in this area.	Check this area to find out your grades for your course assignments.
Tutor.com 24/7 Homework Help	Subject matter specific tutors are available to all students for consultation and assistance. This tool allows you to immediately connect & schedule tutoring sessions with experts in your field of study. Additionally, you may submit written assignments for review.	Use this service if you are in need of additional assistance or if you wish to work through a question that has you stumped. If you finish a paper ahead of the deadline, you may also submit your work for review. Revision recommendation are normally returned within 12 hours... so plan accordingly!
Panopto Recordings	Panopto is utilized to disseminate recorded video and podcast content. Additional features include captioning for the hearing impaired, the ability to toggle the main recorded video with footage from the instructor's screen, as well as content flagging for later review.	Check out this link to access all of your instructor's available audio and video content.

Step 6: Begin course content

You may begin on the course by clicking this link.