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Equips graduate students enrolled in the JHU/NHGRI Genetic Counseling Program with an applied psychological paradigm for genetic counseling. Defines and illustrates goals and the process of genetic counseling. Teaches students skills to assess clients' cognitive and affective responses to the genetic contribution to disease and risk. Defines components of a therapeutic relationship. Allows opportunities to practice establishing and acting on a therapeutic relationship.