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Ce 615 Syllabus: Group Theory And Practice, Andrea Bjornestad

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theory and practice of group counseling. The course will provide students with an academic/theoretical overview of groups and group work as well as the opportunity to develop group leadership skills through applied experiential learning activities.

Ce 620 Syllabus: Tests, Measurement And Research Design, Veronica Johnson

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The course objectives encompass two areas of critical importance to the practice of professional counseling: (1) measurement & assessment, and (2) research design & program evaluation.

Ce 660 Syllabus: Counseling Theory And Practice, Veronica Johnson

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The purpose of this course is to expose students to a wide variety of theories of personality and counseling and to apply those approaches to the practice of counseling. The course provides students with the opportunity to practice those various approaches to counseling in simulated developmental settings and role-playing situations. The purpose is also to provide the opportunity for students to develop a personal theory of counseling, a unique style of counseling, effective techniques of counseling, special awareness and particularly multicultural awareness. All practice is done within a safe setting to give and receive critical feedback relating to the student’s …

Ce 658 Syllabus: Microskills, Gaylia Borror

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This is a practice course that provides a systematic approach to developing basic counseling skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice microskills (e.g. rapport building, attending, paraphrasing, reflecting feeling and meaning, interpretation, modeling, role playing, etc.) on a weekly basis.

Ce Syllabus: Practice And Concepts Syllabus, Mary Fawcett

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Objectives: •Helping Skills - be proficient in the basic career facilitating process •Diverse Populations - recognize special needs of various groups and adapt services to meet needs •Ethical and Legal Issues – follow NCDA code of ethics and know current legislative regulations •Consultation/Supervision – how to seek out and accept suggestions for performance improvement from consultants or supervisors •Career Development Models - understand career development theories, models, and techniques •Assessment - Comprehend and use formal and informal career development assessments •Labor Market Information and Resources - understand labor market and occupational information and trends •Technology - comprehend and use career …

The Relationship Between Counselor Hope And Optimism On Client Outcome, Michelle M. Muenzenmeyer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The counselor is an important contributor to client outcome. Research findings about therapist effects are mixed. In this study positive psychology variables, hope and optimism, were evaluated with client outcome. The sample for this study consisted of 43 graduate-level counselor trainees in the first or second practicum semester and their adult clients in a university’s community counseling clinic. Results revealed no statistically significant relationships between student counselors’ hope and optimism and client outcomes. Post hoc analysis of student hope and their post-graduation expectations, revealed statistically significant relationships. Implications for counselor educators are presented along with areas for future research.

Predicting Client Outcomes Using Counselor Trainee Levels Of Ego Development And Altruistic Caring, Tracy S. Hutchinson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Research suggests that counselor educators continue to debate whether general personality characteristics, relationship building skills, or other knowledge or skills are important in selecting the most effective counselors (Crews et al., 2005). Further, counselor educators continue to rely on measures that have limited ability to predict counseling competence or success in graduate programs. Such measures include GRE and GPA scores along with heavy reliance on the personal interview that is well-known for bias. Moreover, research supports that there is a need for assessments that will assist in determining the most effective counselors and emphasize the importance of measuring those characteristics …

Mental Health Infrastructure And Training Project. Building Community Resilience Through Mental Health Infrastructure And Training In Post-Katrina New Orleans, Benjamin F. Springgate, Ashley Wennerstrom, Diana Meyers, Charles E. Allen, Steven D. Vannoy, Wayne Bentham, Kenneth B. Wells

Steven D Vannoy

No abstract provided.

A Phenomenological Approach To Understanding Early Adult Friendships Of Third Culture Kids, Kyoung Choi, Melissa Luke

Faculty Publications

A phenomenological qualitative approach was used to explore the experiences of six Third Culture Kid (TCK) participants regarding their early adult friendships at one midsize university in the United States. The term TCK refers to a person who has spent a significant amount of his or her childhood outside of his or her own country and culture of origin and who has assimilated these cultures into a third culture. TCK participants identified making friends as the most challenging issue in their adjustment to the United States. Four themes emerged from the participants’ narratives, with four illustrative metaphors drawn from the …

Ce 575 Syllabus: Addictions Counseling: Multicultural Concerns, Andrea Bjornestad

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Multiculturalism is an important concept to examine in relation to addictions counseling. Clients’ age, race, gender identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, or disability status can impact the course of addiction or treatment. In this course, students will examine cultural influences as they converge with the substance abuse and dependence.

Ce 620 Syllabus: Tests, Measurement And Research Design, Dawnette Cigrand

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This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of measurement as applied to psychological testing, research design, and program evaluation. Knowledge of and practical experience in the use of standardized psychological tests in counseling for personality assessment, evaluation, and career and life decisions will be provided. Current methods of research design and program evaluation in counseling practice and school settings will be discussed.

Ce 690 Syllabus: Counseling Internship, Mary Fawcett

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The faculty regard the internship as a summative experience of a training program leading to a Master's degree in Counseling. Prior to commencing the internship students will have completed a basic core of counseling courses and extensive practicum counseling experiences.

Ce 625 Syllabus: Career Development And Appraisal, Mary Fawcett

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to career counseling as it relates to the work of counselors in school and community counseling settings.

Counselor Education And Counseling Psychology 2011 News, College Of Education And Human Development

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• Doctoral candidate presents at marriage and family therapists conference
• Counselor education and counseling psychology students and faculty present at APA conference
• WMU College of Education and Human Development well-represented at International SELF Research Conference
• Professor Mary Louise Anderson's text on Counseling Adults in Transition published
• Governor appoints commissioners
• Doctoral students present at annual American Psychological Association convention
• Annual department awards presented
• Professor, students have article published in Michigan Family Review
• Faculty, students present at annual Michigan Association for Marriage and Family Therapy conference
• Students present at Counseling Psychology Great Lakes Conference
• Students receive Research and Creative Scholars and Teaching Effectiveness …

Perceived Satisfaction Of Counseling Doctoral Students With Their Dissertation Chairperson: Examining Selection Criteria And Chairperson Behaviors, Cheryl Warren Neale-Mcfall

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

The relationship between doctoral students and their chairperson has been linked to students' successful completion of their dissertation and program of study (Gardner, 2009; Lovitts, 2001). It is often the case that failure to complete the dissertation is what prevents doctoral students from completing their degree. When students do not successfully complete their degrees, attrition rates rise and programs and students feel the burden, both financially and as an investment of time. (Bair & Haworth, 2004). Studies indicate that many students fall short of completing the dissertation, or take much longer than expected, due to a lack of supervision or …

The Impact Of A School-Based Cultural Awareness Program On Students' Ethnic Identity And Self-Esteem, Charley Alexandria Braswell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the influences of a school-based cultural awareness program on ethnic identity and self-esteem in fifth grade early adolescents. The development and implementation of a school-based cultural awareness program was intended to offer students a basic foundation for the development and/or enhancement of ethnic identity and self-esteem. 106 fifth grade early adolescents participated in this study. All participants were recruited from one elementary school in the southeastern part of the United States. Participants completed a research packet including the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) both before …

Ce 680 Syllabus: Individual Counseling Practicum, Jo Hittner

Counselor Education Syllabi

To enhance the counseling skills and conceptualization processes acquired through direct counseling experience, supervision and classroom interaction. The course is designed to prepare counselors for the upcoming internship experience and development as independent professional counselors. The evidence provided through the quality of the course requirements, demonstration of maturity, personal insight and professional presentation as appropriate to the counseling profession, will determine the course grade.

Ce 615 Syllabus: Group Theory And Practice, Dawnette Cigrand

Counselor Education Syllabi

In this course students are introduced to the theory and practice of group counseling. The course will provide students with an academic/theoretical overview of groups and group work as well as the opportunity to develop group leadership skills through experiential learning activities.

Ce 645 Syllabus: School Counseling Practice, Dawnette Cigrand

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School Counseling Practice is a graduate level course designed to provide students with the opportunities to learn practical knowledge and skills needed for the delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program. These skills include creating a developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum; identifying, assessing and intervening with individual students with specific problem behaviors; and creating systemic interventions (e.g., group counseling, mentor programs, policy modifications) for students with similar concerns. The focus of the course will be developing competencies needed for the school counseling practicum and internship sequence. The course content will be delivered using a combination of lecture, discussion, experiential activities and …

Ce 622 Syllabus: Family Systems Counseling, Jo Hittner

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the theory, assessment techniques and intervention strategies used in the practice of family systems counseling. The focus of the course will be on building a theoretical base for understanding and applying family systems counseling strategies and techniques. Didactic and experiential learning will provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills gained through reading, lectures and videos.

The Relationship Between Patterns Of Relating And Academic Self-Concept, Ji Woong Yang

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between patterns of relating to both parents and academic self-concept. Also, this study examined the differences between academically high-achieving college students and academically at-risk college students in patterns of relating and academic self-concept. One hundred sixty one college students participated in this study. Of the 161 participants, 90 were recruited from an academic support program and 71 were recruited from an honors college. Participants completed a research packet including the Adult Scale of Parental Aattachment (Snow et al., 2007), Self Description Questionnaire III (Marsh, 1992), and the Demographic Questionnaire. Results …

Assessing The Needs Of Students Identified With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder At Minnesota State University, Mankato, Jenny A. Goff

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A considerable number of students with a diagnosis of ADHD are represented within the Minnesota State University, Mankato student population. Research indicates that college students with an ADHD diagnosis face unique and challenging experiences in the collegiate environment. In addition to these unique stressors, research indicates that college students with ADHD may benefit from supportive services that can be offered in a University Counseling Center. A survey of the perceived needs for counseling services and utilization of counseling services among students identified with ADHD at MSU, Mankato is useful in determining current trends and informs future Counseling Center service planning.

A Qualitative Investigation Of The Use Of An Art-Based Technique In Counselor Group Supervision, Cheryl Shiflett

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

While the counseling community embraces the use of creative approaches in counseling and supervision, few researchers have attempted to empirically describe the process of including an art-based technique into counselor group supervision. A grounded theory design guided the exploration of the factors and processes of including one art-based technique into six counselor supervision groups. Six doctoral-level supervisors who were trained in an art-based technique known as the visual case processing method introduced the method to their group supervisees who were completing a semester-long practicum or internship. Data collection methods included individual and focus group interviews, observations of visual case presentations, …

Cultural Mistrust Of Mental Health Professionals Among Black Males Transitioning From Foster Care, Lionel Scott

Lionel Scott

No abstract provided.

Beyond Tolerance: Consciously Using Universal Energy Laws, Discernment, And Harmonious Relationship Principles, Carroy U. Ferguson

Carroy U "Cuf" Ferguson, Ph.D.

Every day we, as human beings, maneuver through a myriad of circumstances in our individual and collective life spaces. Central to our experiences is the nature, kind, and quality of our relationships. When we encounter differences (racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, economic, sexual orientation, the mentally and physically challenged), a common issue that often emerges in our experiences is the extent to which we use tolerance in relating to other people and circumstances. For this reason, I want to discuss the nature of tolerance and its limitations, and how to move beyond tolerance by consciously using Universal Energy Laws, discernment, and …

An Analysis Of Beliefs Of Ncaa Division I Academic Advisors On The Impact Of The Increased Percentage Toward Degree Requirements, Jennifer Kulics, Alan S. Kornspan, Mark Kretovics

Alan S Kornspan

No abstract provided.

A Phenomenological Approach To Understanding Early Adult Friendships Of Third Culture Kids, Kyoung Mi Choi, Melissa Luke

Kyoung Choi

Using Supervision To Prepare Social Justice Counseling Advocates, Harriet L. Glosoff, Judith C. Durham

Department of Counseling Scholarship and Creative Works

Over the past several years, there has been an increased focus on integrating not only multiculturalism in the counseling profession, but also advocacy and social justice. Although the professional literature addresses the importance of cultural competence in supervision, there is a paucity of information about social justice advocacy in relation to the process of counseling supervision. In this article, the authors share a rationale for Integrating a social justice advocacy orientation in supervision, discuss the connection between diversity and social justice advocacy counseling competence, address challenges faced by supervisors, and suggest specific strategies for use in supervision to prepare counselors …

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Educational Services For Students With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Susan Davies

Susan C. Davies

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