Christian Counseling for Children – CCOU 302

Course Description

Rationale

There is arguably no other series of years in one’s lifespan that hold as much challenge with milestones as those found in childhood and adolescence. The need to be able to intervene strategically, knowledgeably, and appropriately in the lives of young people requires an understanding of the theories and techniques most likely to return a young person to a state of homeostasis (balance) in his or her life.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to a provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 250 words and contain at least 2 citations in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Replies must be at least 100 words and incorporate at least 1 citation. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, lectures and other research. Note that the final Discussion is self-reflective and does not require citations or references. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Case Study Paper Assignment

The student will read the case study presented and write a paper (2 pages of content) on how he/she would practically help the child in the case using the concepts of brain integration and development based on our text. Use 3 different techniques discussed in the Seigel and Bryson book, citing the book and explain the practical implementation of these techniques from the role of either a counselor, teacher, ministry leader or parent. (CLO: A, C, E)

Research Paper: Proposal Assignment

The student will choose from a list of research topics and submit a Research Paper: Proposal Assignment of at least 250 words. The proposal will provide a brief summary of the topic chosen for the Research Paper: Final Paper Assignment. The Research Paper: Proposal Assignment must include a title page and at least 1 reference in current APA format. (CLO: E)

Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment

The student will submit an Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment in preparation for the Research Paper: Final Paper Assignment. Each annotation must provide a 2–3-sentence summary for each source in current APA format. The Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography Assignment must include at least 5 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO: E)

Research Paper: Final Paper Assignment

The student will write an 8–10-page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on a topic in the field of child counseling. The paper must include a title page and reference page in addition to the 8–10-page body of the paper. The paper must contain at least 5 scholarly references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Divorce Presentation Assignment

Create a Multimedia PowerPoint presentation with 6 slides of content (8 slides total, as first slide is the title slide and 8^th slide is the reference page) about the effects of divorce on children based on the video lecture by Dr. Brooks. The first three slides should be about how divorce impacts children (see more details below) and the last two should include treatment options to help children through divorce. Incorporate one other source from a professional journal article (to include 2 citations) into the presentation that gives evidenced-based treatment options for children who have experienced divorce. Include one scriptural citation in the presentation as well. The conclusion should be a brief reflection and discussion about how the student might practically help a child through a divorce situation based on the research he/she has found. (CLOs: B,E )

ADHD Audio Reflection Assignment

The student will present a 5-minute audio presentation on what he/she learned from the ADHD Information in this week’s module that the student did not know prior to listening to the lecture.  The student will share 1 preconceived notion he/she had about ADHD prior to watching the video's and share 3 new concepts he/she learned from Dr. Barkley about ADHD that he/she did not know before. Finish with one practical way to implement this information with an ADHD child in classroom setting, the home or counseling setting. (CLOs: A, C, E)

Quizzes (8)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material and some presentations (see course content for details) for the assigned Module: Week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice questions and true/false questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. (CLO: A, B, C, D)