Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes,PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Objectives:

Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 164 Locus of Control and Attributions

• 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.