Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy PSY 560 Reformed Theological Seminary Fall 2017- Thursday 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Instructor Jim Coffield, Ph.D. Phone: 407-278-8828 Office hours: By Appointment e-mail: jcoffield@rts.edu 3 credit hours 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. Objectives When the semester is complete a successful student should be able to 1) Examine the historical connections and themes which shape current thinking and research in the field of counseling 2) Recognize limitations and strengths within each theoretical orientation discussed including affective, behavioral, cognitive, existential, object relations. 3) Apply the major theoretical orientations to case studies and clinical experiences 4) Identify major research and practices in the field as they relate to the various theoretical orientations 5) Develop a personal model of counseling 6) Examine personal qualities that support or hinder the therapeutic relationship 7) Develop basic diagnostic skills that would help to conceptualize client presentation and select appropriate counseling interventions. Requirements Attendance and participation 10% Reading and weekly reaction papers 25 % Final exam 25% DVD reviews 20% Theology of change paper 20% Note: Lab Day may be substituted for the final exam
Required Texts Counseling and Psychotherapy ISBN-13: 978-0801029660 By Siang-Yang Tan Love s Executioner: and Other Tales of Psychotherapy ISBN-13: 978-0060958343 By Yalom Object Relations Therapy: Using the Relationship By Cashdan ISBN-13: 978-0393700596 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 8/31 Introduction Why a theory? 9/7 How to evaluate a theory Chap 1-3 Tan 9/14 Psychoanalytic Theory Chap 4 6 Tan Jungian Theory 9/21 Adlerian, Existential Chapters 5 & 7 Tan 9/28 & 10/5 Discussion of Yalom Entire book Yalom 10/12 Object Relations Chap 1-3 Cashdan 10/19 Reading Week (no class) Read Cashdan 10/26 Object relations Chap 4-9 Cashdan 11/2 Person-centered Chap 8-10 Tan Reality Therapy 11/9 Gestalt Chap 9 Tan 11/16 Behavioral & Cognitive Chap 11 Tan 11/23 Thanksgiving Break Chapter 12 Tan 11/30 Behavioral & Cognitive Chapter 13-14 Tan 12/7 Biblical model Chap 15-17 Tan Change paper due
Theories Worksheet These theories worksheets are to be printed and turned in on the day that we discuss this topic. 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
Course Objectives Related to MAC Student Learning Outcomes Course: PSY 560 Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy Professor: Dr. James Coffield Campus: Orlando Date: Fall 2017 MAC Student Learning Outcomes In order to measure the success of the MAC curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process. Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the contribution of this course to the MAC outcomes. Rubric Strong Moderate Minimal None Mini-Justification 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. Strong Minimal Moderate None Moderate None Strong Reading, Worksheets Exam, Discussions Reading DVD s Reading, Group Discussion Theology of Change Paper SANCTIFICATION Demonstrates a love for Triune God Minimal Class Discussions