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PCO 582: Counseling Techniques – Pre-Practicum COURSE SYLLABUS

Crouch Hall CR

Cincinnati Christian University

Counseling & Family Studies Department

Instructor: David R. Brown, PhD, LPC, BCPCC Section: 01, Mon., 9:00 – 11:40 AM

Office: CCU Counseling Center Office hours: by appointment

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 513-244-8193

REQUIRED TEXT:

Young, M.E. (2009). Learning the art of helping: Building blocks and techniques (4th ed.).

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (5th ed.). Alexandria, VA: Author.

Corey, M., & Corey, G. (2007). Becoming a helper (5th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA:

Brooks/Cole.

Ivey, A.E., & Ivey, M.B. (2007). Intentional interviewing and counseling: Facilitating client

development in a multicultural society (6th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an understanding of the counseling process via basic, therapeutic

interviewing skill building through practice and feedback to develop personal strengths in

counseling. Pursuant to these goals, this course is designed to focus upon the practical

application of basic helping skills in counseling at the CCU Counseling Center. The course

provides the beginning counseling student with an experience of initiating, developing, and

sustaining a professional counseling relationship. Furthermore, students will average 2 hours

per week of group supervision.

COURSE RATIONALE:

CACREP – The material in this course is designed to meet the Council on Accreditation of

Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) curriculum standards for masters

training. The specific standard (Section II. K.5.a-g) states that students are to have "studies

that provide an understanding of counseling and consultation processes."

Ohio – This course meets education requirements for Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) for

techniques 4757-13-01(A)(4)(b), as well as the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) for eligibility for

the LPCC credential: 4757.22(C)(1).


COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Knowledge of basic interviewing, assessment and counseling skills with children,

adolescents and adults from diverse populations: CACREP 2.K.3.d.; CACREP 2.K.5.a.;

CACREP 2.K.5.b.

2. Ability to use developmentally appropriate skills and strategies to facilitate client growth

through the stages of counseling: CACREP 2.K.3.d.; CACREP 2.K.5.a.; CACREP

2.K.5.b.

3. Knowledge of professional ethics and responsibilities with an emphasis on working with

diverse clients in community settings: CACREP 2.K.5.g.

4. Knowledge concerning some typical presenting problems in clients served in community

mental health settings: CACREP 2.K.3.d.

5. Ability to effectively receive and provide individual and group feedback concerning

counseling: CACREP 2.K.5.e.

6. Knowledge of counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence helping processes

including age, gender, religious beliefs, ethnic differences, verbal and nonverbal

behaviors and personal characteristics, orientations and skills: CACREP 2.K.3.d.;

CACREP 2.K.5.a.; CACREP 2.K.5.b.

7. Knowledge of client characteristics and behaviors that influence helping processes

including, age, gender, religious beliefs, ethnic differences, verbal and nonverbal

behaviors and personal characteristics, traits, capabilities and life circumstances:

CACREP 2.K.3.d.

8. Flexibility necessary to engage in the various activities directed toward self-exploration:

CACREP 2.K.5.b.

9. Knowledge and understanding of consultation, including theories, models for delivery of

consultative services and identification of concerns amenable to consultation

interventions, and means of evaluating the effectiveness of consultation: CACREP

2.K.5.a.; CACREP 2.K.5.b.; CACREP 2.K.5.e.

10. Knowledge, understanding and application of theories of counseling as applied to clients

served by community mental health settings: CACREP 2.K.3.d.; CACREP 2.K.5.b.

11. Selection, application, and evaluation of techniques used in individual counseling:

CACREP 2.K.3.d.; CACREP 2.K.5.b.

12. Ability to form, conduct, and evaluate counseling activities: CACREP 2.K.3.d.; CACREP

2.K.5.b.

13. The ability to use technological strategies within counseling and consultation processes:

CACREP 2.K.5.e.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES:

1. Academic dishonesty is an offense that is not tolerated. Students engaging in this

behavior will be punished according to the policies noted in the Student Handbook, and

they will be reported to the Committee on Academic Integrity. Definitions of dishonest

behaviors (i.e. cheating and/or plagiarism) are outlined in the Student Handbook. 2. Students requiring special accommodations should contact the Academic Support Office

(Worship & Ministry Center). Students with documented accommodations should contact

the instructor during the first week of class to ensure their needs are met in a timely and

satisfactory manner.

3. Students are allowed one (1) unexcused absence. Every day missed beyond this one

unexcused absence will result in a letter grade reduction of the final grade. Proof of a

university-approved excused absence must be presented to the instructor. Accumulating

more than two (2) unexcused absences will result in being dropped from the class; an

application for readmission will be required to re-enroll in this course.

4. Attendance and participation in class is REQUIRED. Students are required to be

punctual; tardiness is disruptive and is not appropriate classroom behavior. Each

incident of tardiness is considered a half-absence, and tardiness will be applied

toward the one allowed unexcused absences.

5. Cell phones, pagers, MP3 players, and other electronic gadgets (including laptop

computers) are to be TURNED OFF during class. Student using these items in class will

be required to either give the offending electronic item to the instructor for the remainder

of the class or leave the classroom (considered an unexcused absence).

6. Students are required to complete all readings, in-class activities, actively engage in

classroom discussions, and submit assignments on time (due dates on Course Schedule).

7. All papers and major projects must be submitted electronically via Moodle, unless

otherwise specified to submit a paper copy of the assignment. No late assignment will be

accepted, unless permission is received from the instructor prior to the due date. All

assignments are due at or before the beginning of class.

8. This course also requires participation in a two-hour (2) supervision group outside

of regular class time, as well as periodically record counseling sessions. Students will

sign up for supervision sessions, and they will be required to participate each week.

9. Some assignments require advance planning. It is the student’s responsibility to plan

for these activities in advance. Failure to plan ahead may result in a grade reduction if

assignments are submitted late or not completed.

10. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with your grade (available on Moodle).

11. Is it the responsibility of each student to decide whether he/she can handle the amount of

reading, and other assignments required for this course at this time.

12. The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus throughout the semester. Students

will be immediately notified and will be provided with the new syllabus on Moodle.


GRADING & EVALUATION (more information available on Moodle):

This is a course concentrating on clinical performance. In order to successfully complete the

course, students must demonstrate clinical skills, which, in the assessment by the course

instructor, meet 80% of the expected level of performance. Failure to meet this 80% criterion

will result in the assignment of a grade of “C” or lower for the course. No grade of “A” or

“B,” regardless of academic performance (from written assignments), will be assigned to

any individual who fails to perform at the 80% level clinically. Students who fail this course

(for any reason) will be required to re-take the course before proceeding to Practicum.

Skills / Clinical Demonstration – 100 points total

1. digitally recorded session #1 .............................. 25 points 12½ %




Documentation and Written Assignments – 100 points total

1. session #1 documentation .................................. 10 points 5 %




5. session transcription and video ........................... 20 points 10 %

6. cultural perspectives paper ................................. 20 points 10 %

7. self-awareness questionnaire .............................. 20 points 10 %

Quiz / Exam Information

There will be no quizzes, tests, midterm, or final exams in this course. This course is

designed to be experiential in nature, and all student evaluation will consist of clinical

observation, professional responsibility, and personal reflection.

Graduate-Level Grading Scale

A 95 – 100% 190 – 200 points

A- 92 – 95% 184 – 190 points

B+ 89 – 92% 178 – 184 points

B 86 – 89% 172 – 178 points

B- 83 – 86% 166 – 172 points

C+ 80 – 83% 160 – 166 points

C 77 – 80% 154 – 160 points

C- 74 – 77% 148 – 154 points

D+ 71 – 74% 142 – 148 points

D 68 – 71% 136 – 142 points

D- 65 – 68% 130 – 136 points

F 0 – 65% 0 – 130 points


COURSE SCHEDULE

Week Date Class Topic Reading Due Assignments Due

1 NO CLASS – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

2 09/08 Introduction & Orientation Helping Relationships

Personal Data Sheet*

3 09/15 Counseling Center Intro Technology Orientation I

Chapters 1 & 2

4 09/22 Counseling Center Handbook Technology Orientation II

Chapter 10 Self-Awareness

5 09/29 Attending & Nonverbal Skills

Therapeutic Relationships Chapters 3 & 5

6 10/06 Cultural Perspectives

Personal Differences Chapter 4 Session Video #1

7 10/13 Reflecting Content

Paraphrasing Chapter 6

8 10/20 Reflecting Feeling

Emotions Chapter 7 Session Video #2

9 10/27 Reflecting Meaning

Summarizing Chapter 8

10 11/03 Challenging Skills

Confrontation Chapter 9 Session Video #3

11 11/10 Setting Goals

Solution Skills Chapters 11 & 12

12 11/17 Termination Skills

Outcome Evaluation Chapter 13 Session Transcription

13 11/24 Skills Integration Theoretical Orientation

Special Topic

14 12/01 Self-Evaluation Collaboration & Consultation

Special Topic Session Video #4

15 12/08 Course Wrap-Up Cultural Perspectives

* - denotes assignment will be completed in class

The instructor and the Counseling Academic Committee reserve the right to modify this

syllabus at any time. Students will be notified immediately and provided with a copy of the

modified syllabus on Moodle.


CONFIDENTIALITY & ETHICS INFORMATION

In this course, you are entering an experience which involves a fair amount of role-playing

and practice interviewing. Naturally, in the course of discussion, it is possible for a student

colleague to say something personally important and confidential. It is your duty to maintain

confidentiality and trust. These same principles hold when talking to your clients. Papers

which do not disguise the identity/nature of the individual with whom you are talking will not

be accepted. Students must also consider the legal limits of confidentiality. You have no legal

right to maintain confidence if you are questioned by an attorney in court. It is the student’s

responsibility to adhere to the ethics code, especially in paying attention to issues of

confidentiality and client's rights.

For your own consideration in your own role-plays as client:

You are not permitted to provide personal information. Students will create a

comprehensive demography to use in all role plays. Students are not permitted to create a

persona of anyone enrolled at CCU – or a persona of anyone that may be identified by

other students in this course. Students will provide this information to the instructor to

have permission to use a particular persona. At the same time, if you find yourself not

wishing to engage in the exercises, you may prefer to drop the course. This course, by

its very nature, is experientially oriented.

This is a professional and pre-professional course: As such, we are working with practical material. We seek to regard you as developing

professionals. If you prefer primarily to "think about theory" or do not wish to reflect on

your strengths and weaknesses, skills and abilities, and your development as a counselor,

this is not the course to take.

Christian Component:

Throughout this course we will evaluate the material presented from a Christian

perspective. We expect that you will evaluate all readings, assignments, research, and

lectures from a Christian view.

Guidelines for Course Work:

Written assignments are to be typed, double-spaced and follow the APA (5th ed.) style

unless otherwise noted. Please consult A mini-manual of form and style rules at CCU:

Graduate School edition. This document is available for purchase in the CCU Bookstore,

or online at the CCU Library website. Student are encouraged to purchase an APA style

manual (5th ed.) to use throughout the MAC program; style manuals are available for

purchase at the CCU Bookstore.

Supervision Groups:

Pre-Practicum students are required to participate in a supervision group (outside the

classroom) designed to provide additional assistance in skill development. Issues and

information discussed in these supervision groups is to retain confidential and not be

discussed outside the supervision group. Any questions concerning this policy should be

discussed with the course instructor.


ASSIGNMENTS AND WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION

The following assignments will be completed in this course. All assignments are due at the

beginning of class on the due date listed on the Course Schedule. More information is provided on

Moodle and any questions/concerns about the assignments should be directed to the instructor

before the due date. All written assignments should follow the APA style (5th edition).

Skills Demonstration

Digitally Recorded Session #1

The following skills should be demonstrated in this session recording:

eye contact

body position

voice tone

facial expression

starting a session

establishing rapport

appropriate use of questions

gathering client information

addressing consent

discussion of limits of confidentiality

disclosure of qualifications/training status

session closing



eye contact

body position

attentive silence

voice tone

facial expression

assessing and identifying emotions

appropriate use of encouragers

demonstrate empathy

reflection of feelings

attending to nonverbal cues and content

immediacy

open questions

probing

responding appropriately to client questions

restatement/summary

paraphrasing

reflecting

session closing




eye contact

body position

attentive silence

voice tone

facial expression

session transition

use of encouragers

empathy

opening questions

probing

goal setting

reframing

paraphrasing

reflecting feelings and meaning

providing information/psychoeducational interventions

challenging and confronting

refocusing

identifying client behavior, emotions, and thoughts

session closing

planning



eye contact

body position

attentive silence

voice tone

facial expression

integration of basic counseling skills

awareness of client needs

interpretation/clarification

challenging and confronting

homework/therapeutic activities

introduction of interventions

ability to use therapeutic interventions

feedback about client and treatment progress

assessment

ability to process client’s evaluation

session closing


Documentation and Written Assignments

Session #1 Documentation

intake form

informed consent

progress/process notes

therapist self-evaluation


life history inventory (LHI)




diagnostic assessment form (DAF)




treatment plan



Session Transcription & Video

You will digitally record a session and transcribe the entire session. DO NOT use

client’s name in the verbatim, use CLIENT instead of name. Give a brief introduction

to the verbatim, including the following: client’s age, ethnicity, gender, current living

situation/occupation, etc. Also briefly summarize the presenting problem and the

issue(s) being discussed in this session. Please give a copy of the transcription to your

supervisor as well. The transcription is to be typed, double-spaced. Please carefully

screen how you write to avoid any identifying information or other person’s names.

Cultural Perspectives Paper

Research and write a 1000-1200 word paper on the differences in the values/beliefs

regarding counseling between two cultural groups, one of which is your personal

cultural group. Include some basic information on both cultural groups (such as:

percentage represented in the United States, predominate religious beliefs/practices of

the group, country of origin, etc.) Include a reference page with at least 5 references

cited in your paper. APA style is required.

Self-Awareness Questionnaire

Students will satisfactorily complete the self-awareness questionnaire (available on

Moodle). Responses to the questionnaire are to be typed, double-spaced, 12-point

font. The length of your responses should be sufficient to thoughtfully and thoroughly

respond to the questions.

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