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CLED 601: Theories of Counseling Spring 2014 Instructor: Jen Gerlach, M. Ed. Office: 4064 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00-4:00 and by appointment Email: gerlachjm@vcu.edu Meeting Date/Time: Thursday 4:00-6:40 pm Location: Oliver Hall 2125 School of Education Conceptual Framework The School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares critically reflective educators, counselors, and administrators who demonstrate: 1) content knowledge in their disciplines; 2) pedagogical content knowledge; 3) commitment to diversity; and 4) critical reflection. Course Description The purpose of this course is to present selected theories upon which counseling is based, with particular attention on the research underlying the theories. Primary focus to provide students with a theoretical foundation upon which to base their personal counseling approaches (VCU Bulletin). Prerequisite: admission to the counselor education program or instructor permission Course Objectives By the end of this course, students will have knowledge of and/or be able to demonstrate the following CACREP (2009) Standards: Theories of individual and family development and transitions across the life span (II.G.3a) Theories of learning and personality development, including current understandings about neurobiological behavior (II.G.3b) Theories and models of individual, cultural, couple, family, and community resilience (II.G.3d) Theories for facilitating optimal development and wellness over the life span (II.G.3h) Counseling theories that provide the student with models to conceptualize client presentation and that help the student select appropriate counseling interventions. Students will be exposed to models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field so they begin to develop a personal model of counseling (II.G.5d) Knows the theories and processes of effective counseling and wellness programs for individual students and groups of students (School Counseling III.C.1) Required Texts Corey, G. (2013). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. Corey, G. (2013). Student Manual for Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy.

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(9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. American Counseling Association. (2005). ACA code of ethics. Alexandria, VA: Author. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/ Additional journal articles as assigned by professor Suggested Texts (non-required reading) Mei-Hsiang, T., & Ray, C. R. (2011). Children in therapy: Learning from evaluation of university-based community counseling clinical services. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(6), 901-909. Bitter, J. R., & Nicoll, W. G. (2000). Alderian brief therapy with individuals: Process and practice. Journal of Individual Psychology, 56(1), 31-34. Vontress, C. E. (1996). A personal retrospective on cross-cultural counseling. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development,24(3), 156-166. Glauser, A. S., & Bozarth, J. D. (2001). Person-centered counseling: The culture within. Journal of Counseling and Development, 79(2), 142-147. Lazarus, A. A. (1996). Some reflections after 40 years of trying to be an effective psychotherapist. Psychotherapy, 30, 142-145. Dattilio, F. M. (1993). Cognitive techniques with couples and families. The Family Journal, 1(1), 51-65. Course Requirements Assignment Wellness Plan Quizzes Weekly Reflections Theoretical Orientation Paper Midterm Exam Final Exam Total Points

Quantity 1 5 2 1 1 1 =

Points 5 points 2 points each (10 total points) 10 points each (20 total points) 15 points 25 points 25 points 100 points

Required Assignments - Weekly Readings: Students are expected to read the assigned book chapter(s) and additional journal articles as outlined in the semester calendar. Students should be prepared to actively participate in group discussion. Students are expected to read assigned chapters/articles prior to each class meeting.

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Wellness Plan: Students will submit a personal wellness plan in which they outline their plan for staying well throughout the semester and throughout graduate school. Students will use the worksheets from http://www.creatingjoy.com/taskforce/tf_wellness_strategies.htm to help formulate their own plan. Students will provide their own definition of what it means to be well. Students will identify triggers and stressors in addition to their own techniques or interventions to stay well. The wellness plan will be submitted online via Blackboard. Quizzes: Six (6) unannounced quizzes will be given throughout the semester. The quizzes will be given in class and will pertain specifically to the assigned readings for that week. The lowest of the six quizzes will be dropped. Weekly Reflections: Students will keep a weekly journal of their own personal reflections on the material covered in class. Prompts may or may not be given. Students will submit these weekly reflections at two points throughout the semester. Reflections will be submitted online via Blackboard. Theoretical Orientation Paper: Students will submit a paper in which they identify their own personal theoretical orientation. The paper must be submitted in APA (6th edition) format and must be no longer than 10 pages. A rubric outlining the expected details of the paper will be provided. The paper will be submitted online via Blackboard. Exams: A midterm exam and final exam will be given. The midterm exam will be on all the material covered up to that point in the semester. The final exam will be comprehensive.

Evaluation Final grades are based on timely completion of all assignments, class participation in all class activities, professional behavior with colleagues and instructor, and satisfactory skill acquisition. Grades are as follows: Grade A B C D Tentative Course Schedule Date Topic/Reading 1/16 (1) Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview Chapter 2: The Counselor: Person and Professional 1/23 (2) Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Counseling 2005 ACA Code of Ethics Scale 92-100 points 83-91 points 74-82 points 65-73 points

Assignments Due

Wellness Plan http://www.creatingjoy.com/taskforce/tf_wellness_strategies.htm

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1/30 (3) 2/6 (4) 2/13 (5) 2/20 (6) 2/27 (7) 3/6 (8) 3/13 3/20 (9) 3/27 (10) 4/3 (11) 4/10 (12) 4/17 (13) 4/24 (14) 5/1 (15)

Chapter 4: Psychoanalytic Theory Chapter 5: Adlerian Therapy Chapter 6: Existential Therapy Chapter 7: Person-Centered Therapy Chapter 8: Gestalt Therapy Midterm Exam SPRING BREAK NO CLASS Chapter 9: Behavior Therapy Chapter 10: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Chapter 11: Reality Therapy Chapter 12: Feminist Therapy Chapter 13: Postmodern Approaches Chapter 14: Family Systems Therapy Final Exam

Reflection Paper Midterm Exam

Theoretical Orientation Paper Reflection Paper Final Exam

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In this class, because coursework will be collaborative at times, particular issues of integrity arise. You should not copy or print another student's work without permission. Any material (this includes IDEAS and LANGUAGE) from another source must be credited, whether that material is quoted directly, summarized, or paraphrased. In other words, you should respect the work of others and in no way present it as their own. Student Conduct in the Classroom According to the Faculty Guide to Student Conduct in Instructional Settings (http://www.assurance.vcu.edu/Policy%20Library/Faculty%20Guide%20to%20Student%20Con duct%20in%20Instructional%20Settings.pdf), "The instructional program at VCU is based upon the premise that students enrolled in a class are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other students. Accordingly, in classrooms, laboratories, studies, and other learning areas, students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner so that the faculty member can proceed with their [sic] customary instruction. Faculty members (including graduate teaching assistants) may set reasonable standards for classroom behavior in order to serve these objectives. If a student believes that the behavior of another student is disruptive, the instructor should be informed." Among other things, cell phones and beepers should be turned off while in the classroom. Also, the University Rules and Procedures prohibit anyone from having ".in his possession any firearm, other weapon, or explosive, regardless of whether a license to possess the same has been issued, without the written authorization of the President of the university..." For more information, visit the VCU Insider online at http://www.students.vcu.edu/insider.html Certainly the expectation in this course is that students will attend class with punctuality, proper decorum, required course material, and studious involvement. The VCU Insider contains additional important information about a number of other policies with which students should be familiar, including Guidelines on Prohibition of Sexual Harassment, Grade Review Procedure, and Ethics Policy on Computing. It also contains maps, phone numbers, and information about resources available to VCU students. Students with Disabilities SECTION 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, require that VCU provides "academic adjustments " or "reasonable accommodations" to any student who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. To receive accommodations, students must request them by contacting the Disability Support Services Office (DSS) on the Monroe Park Campus (828-2253) or the Division for Academic Success on the MCV campus (828-9782). More information is available at the Disability Support Services webpage: http://www.students.vcu.edu/dss/ ; or the Division for Academic Success webpage at www.specialservices.vcu.edu/disabilityss. If you have a disability that requires an academic accommodation, please schedule a meeting with me at your earliest convenience. Additionally, if your coursework requires you to work in a lab environment, you should advise me or department chairperson of any concerns you may have regarding safety issues related to your disability. This statement applies not only to this course but also to every other course in this University.

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Statement on Military Short-Term Training or Deployment Military students may receive orders for short-term training or deployment. These students are asked to inform and present their orders to Military Student Services and to their professor(s). For further information on policies and procedures contact Military Services at 828-5993 or access the corresponding policies at http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/bulletins/about/?Default.aspx?uid=10096&iid=30704 and http://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/BULLETINS/undergraduate/?uid=10096&iid=30773. Excused Absences for Students Representing the University Students who represent the university (athletes and others) do not choose their schedules. Student athletes are required to attend games and/or meets. All student athletes should provide their schedule to the instructor at the beginning of the semester. The Intercollegiate Athletic Council (IAC) strongly encourages faculty to treat missed classes or exams (because of a scheduling conflict) as excused absences and urges faculty to work with the students to make up the work or exam. Campus Emergency information What to Know and Do To Be Prepared for Emergencies at VCU: Sign up to receive VCU text messaging alerts (http://www.vcu.edu/alert/notify). Keep your information up-to-date. Within the classroom, the professor will keep his or her phone on to receive any emergency transmissions. Know the safe evacuation route from each of your classrooms. Emergency evacuation routes are posted in on-campus classrooms. Listen for and follow instructions from VCU or other designated authorities. Within the classroom, follow your professor's instructions. Know where to go for additional emergency information (http://www.vcu.edu/alert). Know the emergency phone number for the VCU Police (828-1234). Report suspicious activities and objects. Important Dates Important dates for the Fall 2012 semester are available at: http://academiccalendars.vcu.edu/ac_fullViewAll.asp?term=Fall+2012 VCU Mobile The VCU Mobile application is a valuable tool to get the latest VCU information on the go. The application contains helpful information including the VCU directory, events, course schedules, campus maps, athletics and general VCU news, emergency information, library resources, Blackboard and more. To download the application on your smart phone or for more information, please visit http://m.vcu.edu. Class registration required for attendance Please remember that students may only attend those classes for which they have registered. Faculty may not add students to class rosters. Therefore, if students are attending a class for which they have not registered, they must stop attending.