Walking the Middle Path with Locus of Control and Attributions (4 Hours)

Course overview

Contact Hours: 4 Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Objectives: -Define Locus of Control (Empowerment vs. Powerlessness) -Explore how both an extreme internal or external locus of control can increase stress, anxiety, anger and/or depression. -Learn how basic fears and past trauma may contribute to use of an extreme locus of control -Define/review attributions -Explore how extreme attributions can increase stress, anxiety, anger and/or depression. -Learn Individual and group activities that can help clients walk the middle path in terms of attributions and locus of control. -Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 164 Locus of Control and Attributions