I will be available one half hour prior to class by appointment. It is preferable that you make an appointment so that you may have my undivided attention without the distraction of others. Appointments may be made for no other reason than an interest in talking with me. I may also be reached by phone/fax at 06201-57487. Address: Fruhlingsst. 18, 69469 Weinheim-Ritschweier.

This course will focus on a variety of counseling theories and interventions based on these theories. Students will have an opportunity to understand client problems from several different theoretical positions and to utilize techniques and strategies in order to bring about client change. By the end of this course the student is expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of the following:

1. To know and understand a variety of counseling theories and interventions based on those theories.

2. The ability to apply theoretical approaches in simulated counseling situations.

3. Awareness of one's own counseling strengths and weaknesses in utilizing the theories and counseling strategies.

4. The ability to apply theoretical and practical skills to particular problems encountered in the counseling field.

5. Will demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of special populations.

6. Will be familiar with ethical and professional issues in counseling interventions.

Class format will consist of class lecture and/or discussion, role plays, simulated case studies, and experiential activities. This course is only a beginning course in counseling practices and you are not

expected to be an expert. You are expected to come to class having read the material so that you may be an active and involved participant. Bring an open mind and be willing to take some risks to learn more about

yourself and your ability to counsel others. Each week prior to reading the assigned material you are to take a pretest if one is provided in the manual, read your text, and lastly complete assigned surveys and

activities listed in both the Corey and Egan Manual. The exercises in the manuals will be used as a basis for discussion in class. You are expected to think critically, take positions on issues, and challenge

yourself to develop your thoughts and your skills both verbally and in written form.

Often in Counseling classes students feel freer to share information about themselves, therefore, students must be sensitive to the rights of privacy of others. It is important that all information shared in class remain confidential.

American Psychological Association. (1983). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (4th ed.), Washington , D. C.

Corey, G. (2001). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. (6th ed.). Pacific Grove,CA. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

Corey, G. (2001). Manual for theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. (6th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

Egan G. (1998). The Skilled Helper: Skills and Methods for Effective Helping. (6th.ed.) Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

Egan G. (1998). Exercises for Helping Skills (Workbook). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

In addition, supplemental readings on assigned topics may be required.

They will be handed out in class when needed.

Participation ( 40 pts)

(HW write ups, active participation in class discussions and role plays, every week.)

2 Audio tapes (1 due toward the end of each term) (120 pts) [60 pts for each])

Requirement to be outlined later in the course

Midterm (in class) ( 60 pts)

Special Topics Final + case study ( 70 pts)

4 Case analysis (each 3-5 pages max.) (100 pts) [25 pts each]

A demonstration of your own therapeutic strategies in working with a client.

A handout will be given explaining how to approach the assignment.

This paper should articulate your personal theoretical orientation to counseling (support with evidence from your own life growing up). Your paper should deal with aspects such as: Key concepts of your approach, view of your role as a therapist, therapeutic goals, relationship issues, and central techniques and methods.

Dr. Marion Grothus-Magee earned her Ph. D. in professional counseling from Purdue University in 1992. She has teaching experience with Boston University's overseas program, Purdue University and Eastern Washington University. In addition she brings to the classroom considerable clinical experience--as a psychiatric technician, an intern therapist and a practicum supervisor. She has presented papers and lectures on a variety of subjects, including anger, stress management, adolescent behavior, vicarious traumatization and suicide. She joined the European Division faculty in 1993.

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