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SYLLABUS MARYLAND IN EUROPE GRADUATE PROGRAMS COUNSELING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES COURSE: EDCP 619 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING COURSE DATES: THURSDAY EVENINGS 16 WEEKS, 22 AUGUST - 17 DECEMBER 2002, 1845-2130 COURSE LOCATION: KAPAUN INSTRUCTOR: DR. CLEMEMT MARCANTONIO Dr. Marcantonio earned the Doctor of Education degree in Psychology, Marriage & Family at University of Northern Colorado; he is a clinical member and Approved Supervisor for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and National Certified Counselor; has taught graduate courses in exess of 20 years for the University of Southern California, Boston University, and Maryland in Europe. EMAIL ADDRESS: clement.marcantonio@lnd.amedd.army.mil OFFICE HOURS: Prior to class; after class on day one or by appointment REQUIRED TEXTS:
--Alle-Corliss, Lupe & Alle-Corliss, Randall (1999). Advanced Practice in Human Service Agencies: Issues, Trends, and Treatment Perspectives. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
--Corey, Gerald, Marianne Corey & Patrick Callanan (2002). Issues and Ethics in the helping professions. (6^th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
--Egan, G. (1998). The skilled helper: A problem-management approach to helping (6^th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
--Egan, G. (1998). Exercises in helping skills (6^th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
--Miller, Scott D., Duncan, Barry L., & Hubble, Mark A. (1997). Escape from Babel. Toward a Unifying Language for Psychotherapy Practice. W.W. Norton & Company.
--Sweitzer, H. Frederick (1999). The Successful Internship: Transformation and Empowerment. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
HOW THE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS WILL BE USED: 1. The Skilled Helper and Exercises in Helping Skills (Egan) will be the primary texts for Term One and Two (Aug-Dec02). Issues and Ethics (Corey) will be used intermittently as time permits during Term One and Two. 2. Escape from Babel ( (Miller, Duncan and Hubble), Advanced Practice in Human Service Agencies (Alle Corliss), Successful Internship (Sweitzer)and Issues and Ethics (Corey) will be the primary texts for Term three and Four. (Jan-May 03).
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Practicum is a "how-to-do" course in the field of counseling. It is designed to build on already acquired proficiencies in counseling. The needs and interest of class members will help determine the course content and class activities. EDCP 619 Practicum in Counseling is designed to accompany the student's initial supervised field placement at an approved practicum site. The course serves two related functions: it addresses the need for on-going group supervision during practicum and provides additional instruction on counseling skill acquisition and ethics to enhance practicum learning outcomes. In addition, it is a pre-requisite for EDCP 888 Internship in Counseling, and together, 619 and 888 complete the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) specified sequence for Clinical Instruction.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To facilitate understanding of and adjustment to a supervised practicum field site.
2. To receive on-going group supervision during practicum placement.
3. To evaluate counseling skill acquisition necessary for Internship.
4. To improve proficiency in counseling skills and to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical and philosophical bases of counseling.
5. To identify a tentative personal - theoretical frame of reference.
6. To demonstrate competencies for initiating, maintaining, and terminating a counseling relationship with a wide range of clients, thereby increasing their sensitivity to others.
7. To demonstrate cooperation and adaptability to the standards of the clinical setting assigned.
8. To acquire adequate knowledge of available referral sources.
9. To demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the ethical standards of the profession.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE STUDENTS:
1. Attend all course sessions
2. Make a commitment to complete a minimum of 300 total clockhours of supervised practicum experiences on site and in the classroom.
3. Submit two audio-recorded sessions with client for review and comments by instructor. Due dates: First tape: 25 October 2000; Second tape: 29 November 2000. In addition, each student will select two transcribed excerpts from above recorded sessions and present them to the class for discussion and critique. **Note: In all cases presented, please be sure the tape is easily audible.
4. Hold three peer supervision sessions in pairs or triads scheduled on a monthly basis to review tapes, share ideas, and discuss mutual concerns and problems. Minutes of meetings will be submitted following the completion of each session.
5. Submit weekly one page summary of their counseling activities. Emphasis should be on the counselor's personal reflections and FEELINGS.
6. Keep a log of their work experience regarding clinical practice. Include summaries of significant interactions, interventions, etc. observed/participated in (role playing, sculpting, history taking).
7. Read assignments clinical material. The instructor will suggest various articles, books, etc. and whenever possible make such sources available from his personal library.
8. Review the film "Ordinary People". Further guidance about how film will be reviewed and discussed will be given in class.
9. Arrange a convenient time for the professor to meet with their respective site supervisor for the purpose of discussing the progress, issues, content, and format of the supervision.
10. Plan to meet with the professor at the designated time mutually agreed upon to jointly evaluate their progress in the clinical practice.
11. Students will submit weekly summaries of the textbook (Skilled Helper) beginning with Chapter 7 on a rotation basis, they will present the summaries in class. More details will be provided on the first day of class.
SYNOPSIS OF READINGS AND EXERCISES TAKEN FROM EGAN'S SKILLED HELPER:
* Exercises in Helping Skills (a manual to accompany Skilled Helper)
Section 5: pages 24-40
Class exercises
section 6: pages 41-57
Class exercises
* Class Quiz #1
* Helping Clients Tell Their Stories, Chapter 7 pages 119-136 (Skilled Helper)
a. Write a brief summary of Chapter Seven. Express your own understanding of the significant concepts, insights, emphases etc. relate to the content of the chapter. Be prepared to discuss it with the class
b. Identify seven (7) techniques that will help facilitate the counseling process
c. Formulate ten (10) questions based on the material discussed in the chapter. Make them open ended questions, process oriented. Repeat (a) (b) (c) for all the subsequent chapters.
* Helping Clients Tell Their Stories (cont.) Class exercises
* Reluctant and Resistant Clients, Chapter 8 pages 137-145
Exercises: Section 8 Exercise 24, pages 69-72
* Class Quiz #2
* The Nature of Challenging, Chapter 9 pages 146-168
Exercises 26 & 27, pages 72-80
* Specific Challenging Skills, Chapter 10 pages 169-187
Class exercises Section 10 pages 81-87
* Helper Self-Disclosure Exercise 32
Immediacy: Exploring Relationships Exercise 33 pages 96-100
* The Wisdom of Challenging, Chapter 11 of Skilled Helper pages 189-200
Exercise 38, pages 104-105
* Class Quiz #3
* Leverage, Chapter 12 of Skilled Helper pages 202-218
Pulling stage 1 together, Exercise 42 pages 108-111
* Possibilities for a Better Future, Chapter 13 pages 226-237
Exercise 43, pages 112-115
* From possibilities to Choice, Chapter 14 pages 239-255
Exercise 46, pages 123-124
* Class Quiz #4
* Commitment, Chapter 15 pages 258-267
Exercise 53, pages 137-138
* Strategies for action, Chapter 16 pages 274-285
Exercise 53, pages 143-146
* Best Fit Strategies, Chapter 17 pages 287-298
CLASS SESSIONS:
A portion of each class will be devoted to instructional aspects drawing on relevant topics presented in the required texts. However, emphasis will be placed on the group supervision function to include case presentations by students, review of tape and verbatim transcripts, attention to the group dynamics,teamwork, resolution of interpersonal issues as well as concerns with site supervisors, colleagues, etc. Generally, the weekly class sessions are designed to be experiential in nature.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
The right to privacy of each client requires that all case material, including audio/video taping and notes etc. obtained during the counseling sessions, be kept confidential and anonymous. Written permission must be obtained before the session begins. In case of clients under the age of 18, law requires written parental consent. The same privilege is extended to the class members during class time throughout the duration of the internship.
WEBBOARD:
Students will be enrolled in the CAPS WebBoard conference for EDCP619. This is designed as an interim tool of communication between the class sessions. As part of their "class participation: students will make use of the WebBoard weekely by sharing their thoughts, feelings, insights about joint activities as it pertains to their Practicum experience.
GRADING: The final grade will be based on the following criteria:
Class Attendance and Participation	60 pts
Class Quizzes	60 pts
Evaluation of Tapes	50 pts
Written & Verbal Input of Site Supervisor	50 pts
A: 200-220 pts
B: 175-199 pts
C: Less than 175 pts
**NOTE: Please review the exercises in Section 5, pages 15-24 in the Exercises in Helping Skills" prior to the first class.
WELCOME TO EDCP 619 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING I! I HOPE IT WILL BE A REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR YOU!