Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy PSY 560 Reformed Theological Seminary Fall 2013- Thursdays 9am – 12 noon 8/21 – 12/2

3 hours

Instructor Jim Coffield, Ph.D. 407-366-9493

Office hours: By Appointment e-mail: [email protected]

Course Description & Purpose This course surveys the current theoretical approaches to counseling and demonstrates how they related to the practice on counseling. The historical development of the major counseling theories is examined for their continuing impact on counseling models.. The intended audience for this course is Masters level graduate students in mental health counseling programs. This class is designed to meet the Core CACREP requirements.

Objectives When the semester is complete a successful student student should be able to… 1) Examine the historical connections and themes which shape current thinking and research in the field of counseling (CACREP; 1. Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 1.a,b,g; 2. Social and Cultural Diversity 2.c,e,f; 5. Helping Relationships 5.a,b,d) 2)

Recognize limitations and strengths within each theoretical orientation discussed including affective, behavioral, cognitive, existential, object relations. relations (CACREP Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 1.a ; 5. Helping Relationships 5.a,b,d ; Research and Program Evaluation 8.e

3) Apply the major theoretical orientations to case studies and clinical experiences (CACREP 2. Social and Cultural Diversity 2.c, 5. Helping Relationships 5.a,b,c,d)

4) Identify major research and practices in the field as they relate to the various theoretical orientations ( CACREP 8.Research and Program Evaluation 8. a,e) 5) Develop a personal model of counseling (CACREP Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice b,j; 5. Helping Relationships 5.a,b, d; 8.Research and Program Evaluation 8.e)

6) Examine personal qualities that support or hinder the therapeutic relationship (CACREP Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice 1.b,d; 5. Helping Relationships 5.b) 7)

Develop basic diagnostic skills skills that would help to conceptualize client presentation and select appropriate counseling interventions. (CACREP 2. Social and Cultural Diversity 2.c,e,f

Requirements Attendance and participation Reading and weekly reaction papers Final exam DVD reviews Theology of change paper

10% 25 % 25% 20% 20%

Note: Lab Day may be substituted for the final exam

Texts Required: Counseling and Psychotherapy By Siang-Yang Tan

ISBN-10: 0-8010-2966-0 Baker Academic

Love’s Executioner: and Other Tales of Psychotherapy By Yalom Object Relations Therapy: Using the Relationship By Cashdan

ISBN-10: 0060958340

ISBN-10: 0393700593

Format Lectures, small group activities and presentations will all be utilized. The instructor reserves the right to change the class plan, schedule and strategies if the class goals are not being met.

Academic policies
Computers are a welcome educational tool and your use of a lap top computer during our class time is encouraged. However, please do not distract yourself or others by using wireless internet to check e-mail or surf the net during our class time. Do not play games on personal computers during class time.
Late papers lose a half letter grade.
This class has been designed to meet the CACREP guidelines for counseling theory.
Do not put sensitive communication in reaction papers or other assignments. Any communication which is timely or needs immediate action should be communicated to me directly.
Please keep a personal copy of all of your class work.

Grading Scale A (100-95)

A- ( 94-93)

B+ (92-91)

B (90-85)

B- (84-83)

C+(82-81)

C (80-77)

C- (76-75)

D (74-70)

F (Below 70)

Tentative Schedule

Date

Topics

Assignments

8/22

Introduction Why a theory?

8/29

How to evaluate a theory

Chap 1-3 Tan

9/5

Psychoanalytic Theory Jungian Theory

Chap 4 – 6

9/12

Adlerian, Existential

Chapters 5 & 7

9/19 & 9/26

Discussion of Yallom

Entire book Yallom

10/3

Object Relations

Chap 1 -3 Cashdan

10/10

Fall Break

Read Cashdan

10/17

Object relations

4-9 Cashdan

10/24

Person-centered Reality Therapy

Chap 8 -10

10/31

Gestalt

Chap 9

11/7

Behavioral & cognitive

Chap 11

11/14

Behavioral & cognitive

Chap 12

11/21

Biblical model

Chapter 14 & 15

11/28

Thanksgiving

Chap 16 & 17

12/1/13

Change paper due/reading pledge due

Course Objectives Related to Master of Arts in Counseling Degree Program Student Learning Outcomes Course: 2PSY560: Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy Professor: James Coffield Campus:

Orlando

MAC Degree Program In order to measure the success of the MA curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes (SLOs) of the student learning process. FOUNDATIONS Understands and applies the basic knowledge needed to be an effective counselor including: the history and philosophy of counseling/soul care, a variety of counseling models and theories, ethics and professional standards of practice, and a psychological, biblical and theological framework for counseling/soul care. COUNSELING, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION Able to describe and apply the principles of mental and spiritual health, including prevention, intervention, consultation, education, and advocacy, as well as the operation of programs and networks that promote mental health in a cultural/global society. DIVERSITY AND ADVOCACY Understands and demonstrates how living in a cultural/global society affects clients who are seeking clinical mental health counseling services, as well as the effects of sin such as racism, discrimination, sexism, power, privilege, and oppression on one’s own life and career and those of the client. ASSESSMENT Understands and applies various models and approaches to clinical evaluation and their appropriate uses, including diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, symptom inventories, and psychoeducational and personality assessments, and is sensitive to the complications of diagnosis and interpretation of formal and informal evaluation. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION Understands and demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate research relevant to the practice of clinical mental health counseling through a biblical worldview. DIAGNOSIS Knows and applies the principles of the diagnostic process, including differential diagnosis, and the use of current diagnostic tools, such as the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and evaluates them through a biblical and theological framework. INTEGRATION Integration of biblical & theological concepts with counseling practices. SANCTIFICATION Demonstrates a love for Triune God

Rubric Strong

Moderate

Mini-Justification

Minimal

None

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Class will explore the history and research concerning counseling theory

x

Various theories will be evaluated as they relate to the counseling process

Multicultural issues will be discussed as they relate to each theoretical perspective.

x

X

Not a major focus of this class

Current trends and research into the concept of empirically driven therapy process.

X

X

X X

Not a major focus of this class

Lecture and reading will explore the way the various theories view issues of faith. Students will participate in and reflect on their own counseling experiences.

Theories Worksheet Psychoanalytic Jungian Object relations Existential Therapy Adlerian Therapy Person-Centered Family System

Gestalt Therapy Behavioral Therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Reality Therapy Narrative Therapy Feminist Therapy

Who?

Concepts and ideas…

Basic nature of people

How people get in trouble (what causes problems?)

How people get better

Integration issue