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Spiritual Direction & Soul Care: Embracing God’S Presence In Your Practice (Aacc World Conference 2015), John C. Thomas

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Bullying And Victimization Among Children Raised By Grandparents, Oliver W. Edwards

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Increasing numbers of school-age children are being raised by their grandparents. Yet, a dearth of research investigates the children in these families. The few studies suggest the children experience higher levels of academic, behavioral, and emotional difficulties than their peers. These behaviors are often associated with involvement in bullying, but no empirical research investigates bullying among children raised by their grandparents. This current study helps to fill the noted lack of research in this area and the gap in the literature by investigating the intersection of these two important phenomena – bullying and children raised by their grandparents. This study …

Treating Chronic Depression: Using Empirically Supported Treatments That Work, Gary A. Sibcy Phd

Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Ce 622 Syllabus: Family Systems Counseling, Masa Sato

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.

Ce 620 Syllabus: Tests And Measurements, Julie Austinson

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of measurement as applied to psychological testing 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.

Ce 690 Syllabus: Internship, Masa Sato

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides a practical, field based experience in a school or clinical mental health setting. This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an onsite supervisor. A total of six (6) credits of internship work must be completed.

Ce 651 Syllabus: Diagnosis And Psychopathology Of Children And Adolescents, Jo Hittner

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the etiology and classification of mental disorders in children and adolescents as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Students will learn to utilize diagnostic information to facilitate the initiation and implementation of case management strategies, treatment plan development, and therapeutic intervention with children and adolescents seeking/receiving mental health counseling services. Instructional methodology will include lectures, case studies presented in class, diagnosis and treatment planning activities using dyadic and small group activities, and other instructional modalities designed to facilitate the learning process.

Ce 550 Syllabus: Addiction Counseling Introduction To The Field (3 Semester Hours), Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides students with an overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, recovery and the continuum of care, and the process of change from a wide range of perspectives. Students will become familiar with the process for screening clients to determine program appropriateness and eligibility. They will be introduced to program admission, intake, orientation, processes and procedures, case management functions, and record-keeping requirements. Referring clients for additional supports and wrap-around services will be considered.

Ce 570 Syllabus: Addiction Counseling Ethics And Advocacy, Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course will familiarize students to their professional and ethical responsibilities as addiction counselors. They will be introduced to the practice and policies of addiction counseling, case management, consultation, ethical and legal standards, crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Professional organizations, standards, licensure and certification will be examined. Public policy, laws, and regulations regarding addictions counseling and record keeping will be stressed so counselors are better able to serve and effectively advocate on behalf of their clients.

Ce 640 Syllabus: Orientation To Community Counseling, Mary Fawcett

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of the course is to examine the counseling profession including history, philosophy, theory, and professional issues. Emphasis is on different counseling populations, social justice and multicultural issues.

Ce 680 Syllabus: 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 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 690 Syllabus: Internship, Dawnette Cigrand

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides a practical, field-based experience in a school or community setting. This experience must be arranged with supervision coordinated through the CE Internship Coordinator and an onsite supervisor. Students can earn 3 or 6 credits of internship based on the credit hours for which they are enrolled. Prerequisites: (CMHC) CE 601, 615, 630, 633, 640, 650/651, 652, 658, 660, and 680 with a letter grade of B or better. (School) CE 601, 615, 633, 635, 645, 658, 660, 680 with a letter grade of B or better.

Ce 695 Syllabus: Capstone, Robin Alcala Saner

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course structures the completion of a major capstone paper in collaboration with the student’s academic advisor, and serves as a transition from the role of student to that of professional.

Ce 550 Syllabus: Addictions Counseling-Introduction To The Field, Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides students with an overview of the transdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, recovery and the continuum of care, and the process of change from a wide range of perspectives. Students will become familiar with the process for screening clients to determine program appropriateness and eligibility. They will be introduced to program admission, intake, orientation, processes and procedures, case management functions, and record-keeping requirements. Referring clients for additional supports and wrap-around services will be considered.

Ce 565 Syllabus: Addiction Counseling Theory And Practice, Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides students with an overview of various theoretical orientations, models, and methods for delivering client education and treatment from both and individual and group perspectives. Students will be introduced to evidenced-based treatment approaches, including motivational interviewing/ enhancement therapy, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and 12-Step facilitation, and others. Working with clients in crisis and with co-occurring disorders will be emphasized.

Ce 590 Syllabus: Addiction Counseling Internship, Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides a practical, field-based experience of between 130-200 hours in an addiction counseling setting for Master's Degree Counselor Education Department students seeking "dual licensure" (LPCC & LADC). These are students who have completed CE 680: Practicum, are enrolled in or have completed CE 690-Internship, and need the extra hours to accrue the 880 hours required for addiction counseling licensure.

Ce 590 Syllabus: Addiction Counseling Practicum, Mitch Moore

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course provides a practical, field-based experience of 880 hours in an addiction counseling setting as required by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (MBBHT) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor [LADC], and the Minnesota Certification Board’s (MCB) Board Certified Counselor (BCC) requirements (IC&RC). This experience may be arranged with supervision coordinated through the practicum course instructor and an on-site supervisor. A total of six (6) credits—two sections—of practicum work must be completed.

Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Dawnette Cigrand

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course introduces students to the profession of counseling, and basic counseling skills. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the Counselor Education Department.

Ce 601 Syllabus: Foundations Of Counseling, Robin Alcala Saner

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course introduces students to the profession of counseling. Through scholarly research and writing, students will examine the role and function of counselors in a variety of settings. Current trends and issues in counseling also will be addressed. Throughout the course, major emphasis will be placed on the learning and practice of basic helping skills in a supervised setting.

Ce 611 Syllabus: Lifespan Development, Jodi L. Saunders

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of perspectives on the normal development of children, adolescents and adults. Major theories, issues, eras, and trends in lifespan development will be addressed.

Ce 633 Syllabus: Ethical Practice And Social Change, Robin Alcala Saner

Counselor Education Syllabi

This course introduces students to the legal, professional and ethical issues that affect the practice of counseling and psychotherapy and the methods and ethical basis for counselors to be agents of social change. Students will become familiar with legal mechanisms and the ethical codes that impact the counseling profession. Students will learn to use a model for ethical decision-making and apply it to case studies in mental health, school and addictions counseling. Also, students will be presented with models for social change in their function as leaders, change agents, collaborators, and risk takers. In addition, students will explore the social …

Ce 635 Syllabus: Orientation To School Counseling, Robin Alcala Saner

Counselor Education Syllabi

Orientation to School Counseling is a graduate level course designed to introduce students to current school counseling models and effective practice. The focus is on practical issues faced by school counselors as they implement an effective school counseling program, work with students, colleagues and families, and manage role responsibilities effectively. The course content will be delivered using a combination of lecture, discussion, experiential activities and individual and group projects. Field-based learning is also an important aspect of this course.

Ce 650 Syllabus: Diagnosis And Psychopathology Of Adults, Masa Sato

Counselor Education Syllabi

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the etiology and classification of mental disorders as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Students will learn to utilize diagnostic information to conduct diagnostic interviews, conceptualize the presenting problem, and write diagnostic assessments in order to facilitate case management, treatment plan development, and therapeutic interventions with people seeking/receiving mental health counseling services. Instructional methodology will include lectures, case studies presented in class, diagnostic activities using dyadic and small group activities, and other instructional modalities designed to facilitate the learning process.

Ce 658 Syllabus: Microskills, Masa Sato

Counselor Education Syllabi

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

Ce 680 Syllabus: Counseling Practicum, Mary Fawcett

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 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 680 Syllabus: 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 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.

Infusing Postmodernism Into Counseling Supervision: Challenges And Recommendations, W. Matthew Shurts

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

In this manuscript, two postmodern approaches to counseling supervision are examined: Narrative supervision and solution-focused supervision. Postmodernism is defined, key themes within the postmodern supervision literature are identified, a brief review and critique of the literature on both supervision approaches is provided, and implications for the practice of supervision and future research/scholarship areas are discussed.

The Shared Experiences Of Counselors Who Practice In Natural Environments, Bonnie King

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to gain a deep understanding of the shared experiences of therapists who provide counseling in non-traditional, natural environment settings. Eight participants shared their experiences about counseling in nature. The primary research question for this study was: What are the shared experiences of counselors who provide nature-based counseling? A review of the literature of nature-based counseling provided benefits to spending time in nature, descriptions of various types of nature-based counseling, and ethical and legal issues that affect nature-based counselors.

Semi-structured interviews comprised of open-ended questions were used to collect data by phone and …

Overcoming The Loss Of Nonverbal Cues Encountered By The Adventitiously Blind: Reconstructing Relationships And Identity, Vernon Floyd Humphrey

Dissertations

In this study, couples shared their experiences adjusting to one of the members loss of sight. Through interviews, their narratives expressed their values, actions, inactions, successes, failures, needs, obstacles, and feelings. Participants explained their standpoint/perspective about vision loss, when it happened, how it affected them, how they reacted and responded, through hindsight how they thought they should have responded, and how they reconstructed a shared interpersonal relationship. Narratives about situations and events after the loss of sight revealed descriptions of their relationships and interactions with each other and other people in their circle. Through constant comparative analysis the individual narratives …

The Development Of Intercultural Competency In School Psychology Graduate Students, Susan C. Davies, Abigail A. Lewis, Amy E. Anderson, Elana R. Bernstein

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

School psychologists often have the opportunity to work with students and families from varied backgrounds and cultures. While this can be an exciting and enriching part of the job, it can also be daunting for some practitioners, particularly those who are inadequately prepared. A number of strategies have been implemented in school psychology training programs to improve students’ intercultural competency.

This exploratory study investigated the results of one university’s short-term study abroad program for school psychology graduate students. Pre- and post- intercultural development assessments were given to school psychology graduate students who completed a course abroad; results were compared to …