Master of Arts in Counseling Program

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1 MARRIAGE, COUPLE, AND FAMILY COUNSELING INTERNSHIP I (COUN 588) FALL 2015 Professor: Lynn Bohecker, PhD, LMFT Course Dates: Aug 23 December 19, lbohecker@messiah.edu Skype: lynn.bohecker Faculty Availability I will be checking in on the course at least once per day during the work week, Monday-Friday, and at least once over the weekend, unless otherwise notified. I am also very willing and happy to communicate individually with students as needed. If you have questions about the course (assignments, dates, expectations, etc.) please post them on the General Course Discussion so that everyone can benefit from the answers. If you contact me individually, my commitment is to respond to you in 24 hours or less during the course. However, my responses may be slower on the weekends since I generally take Sundays off. Consequently, if you have questions about assignments or the course, please make every effort to send me those questions before the weekend when the assignment is due so that I can respond in a timely fashion. Faculty Expectations of Students: Each student is expected to read the Home Page of the Canvas course, initial and ongoing Announcements, and Modules, as well as review the Files. The best way to navigate the course is through the Modules tab, not through the assignments tab which can lead to confusion and missed due dates. All assignments should be submitted through their respective links/submission boxes and not as attachments. The assignment box will close on the due date at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Anything not submitted by that time will be considered late, and will not be accepted. Submission of Video Sessions For individual supervision, I will be reviewing two video recorded counseling sessions. More may be requested if the instructor or the site-supervisor feels it is necessary. If your site does not permit video recordings, we will explore alternatives such as audio recording, live supervision, or viewing video at the site. If none of these is possible then your site supervisor will need to view two or more live sessions or two or more video recorded sessions and you may be required to create transcripts of parts of sessions for faculty. Announcements and Additional Expectations: At the beginning of each week, I may post an Announcement that will give an overview of the requirements for that particular week. It is important for you to read through the entire course schedule so you can plan ahead for assignments. Please be sure you read the Announcements every time you log in to the course or have the notification set for you to receive announcements on a frequent basis. These will be updated regularly with important course information. The Announcements are my tool for sharing information with the entire class. Asynchronous/Synchronous learning: This course will require regular synchronous sessions for individual and group supervision with the instructor using Adobe Connect. Other coursework will be asynchronous through the Canvas site. You should perform a systems

2 check with our information technology services office prior to your first session to make sure your equipment is functioning properly. Mode of Instruction: Students will learn in a community-based agency where they will meet with actual clients who have mental health diagnoses. Students will be supervised by an onsite qualified counselor and a college-based supervisor. The student is to document at least 100 clock hours of supervised direct and non-direct clinical experience. This course is primarily experiential with required in-person or on-line group and individual supervisory meetings to discuss ongoing issues. There is also a weekly reflective writing. Professionalism: Client safety is of the utmost importance. To help keep your clients safe and have them receive the appropriate care they need, students should behave professionally and ethically by using all your counseling resources such as knowing the ACA ethical standards of practice and receiving feedback from your constituents and supervisors for improving your counseling knowledge and skill so your clients benefit and you have a good internship experience. Course Description: This course is a 300 hour experience under the supervision of an experienced master s level family clinician. It includes 125 direct service hours with couples, families, or individuals with marital or family issues. Students are also encouraged to work with clients with diverse cultural backgrounds (different from their own) for 10 hours (direct or indirect) and with clients with disabilities for 10 hours (direct or indirect). Prerequisites: appropriate clearances, proof of malpractice insurance, student membership in ACA or AAMFT, at least 39 COUN credits, COUN 540, COUN 523, and COUN 587. (Any site supervision fees incurred are the responsibility of the student and will be assessed to the student's account). Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will: CACREP Assignments Course Objectives CORE CMHC MCFC SC 1. Understand and apply knowledge about strategies and interventions which promote the well-being of clients from various backgrounds. 1a. Uses systems theory to conceptualize issues in marriage, couple, and family counseling. D2 1b. Use systems theory to implement treatment, D3 planning, and intervention strategies. 1c. Demonstrate the ability to provide effective services to clients in a multicultural society. F1 ; Journal Reflection; Case Presentations COUN 588 Page 2 of 14

3 Course Objectives 1d. Demonstrate the ability to modify counseling systems, theories, techniques and interventions to make them culturally appropriate for diverse couples and families. Master of Arts in Counseling Program CACREP CORE CMHC MCFC SC F4 Assignments ; Journal Reflection; Case Presentations 1e. Determine which family members of a family H3 system should be involved in treatment. 1f. Apply relevant research findings to inform J1 the practice of marriage, couple and family, counseling. 10 1g. Develop measurable outcomes for marriage, J2 couple and family counseling programs,, 1 interventions and treatments. 1h. Analyze and use data to increase the J3 effectiveness of marriage, couple and family, counseling interventions and programs Develop skills and implement treatments which promote the well-being of clients. 2a. Use preventive, developmental, and wellness D1 approaches in working with individuals, couples, families, and other systems such as premarital counseling, parenting skills training, and relationship enhancement. 2b. Demonstrate the ability to use procedures for assessing and managing suicide risk. 2c. Advocate for policies, programs and services that are equitable and responsive to the unique needs of couples and families. 2d. Apply skills in interviewing, assessment, and case management for working with individuals, couples, and families from a system s perspective. 2e. Use systems assessment models and procedures to evaluate family functioning. 2f. Establish rapport and good working relationships with client(s) during the first session. 2g 2h Determine the ability to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards in marriage, couple, and family counseling Determine the ability to select models or techniques appropriate to couples or families presenting problems. D4 F3 H1 H2 B1 B2 3. Understand the scope of the marriage, couple and family counseling profession and their personal and professional limitations as counseling professionals. COUN 588 Page 3 of 14

4 Course Objectives 3a. Adhere to confidentiality responsibilities, the legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, record keeping, reimbursement, and the business aspects of practice. 3b. Demonstrate the ability to recognize his or her own limitations as a marriage, couple, and family counselor and to seek supervision or refer clients when appropriate. 3c. Maintain information regarding community resources to make appropriate referrals. 3d. Work cooperatively and effectively within an agency setting and initiate appropriate professional relationships with mental health professionals outside that agency as needed. CACREP CORE CMHC MCFC SC D5 D6 F2 Assignments ; Interview Assignment ; NOTE: This course partially fulfills the educational requirements for the LMFT in Pennsylvania as specified in 49 Pa. Code 48.1 (6). Textbooks and Course Materials Required Texts: Dattilio, F. M., Jongsma, A. E., & Davis, S. D. (2010). The family therapy treatment planner. New York, NY: Wiley. Lowenstein, L. (2010). Creative family therapy techniques: Play, art, and expressive activities to engage children in family sessions. Toronto, Canada: Champion Press. Minuchin, S., & Fishman, H. C. (1981). Family therapy techniques. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Neukrug, E. (2012). The world of the counselor: An introduction to the counseling profession (5 th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. (4 th edition would be acceptable). For this course, students will read Appendix A and Multicultural Counseling Competencies. Additional readings assigned by the professor will be posted with the class material on Canvas. Resources: Lawson, D. M., & Prevatt, F. F. (1999). Casebook in family therapy. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Sweitzer, H. F. & King, M. (2009). The successful internship: Personal, professional and civic development. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. Required Video Recording Technology Students must use a digital video camera to record their counseling sessions (mock or real), which are required in several courses in the program. You are permitted to use the digital video camera of your choice. Regardless of the brand, make sure you buy or borrow a camera with long enough battery life and memory to record at least 60 minutes. Information Technology Services (ITS) will provide tech support for the camera of your choice but technical difficulties COUN 588 Page 4 of 14

5 will not be an excuse for submitting an assignment late. Inform your professor if you are having technical problems before the assignment is due. Submitting test videos ahead of time may be beneficial. Please note that your video must be uploaded to the College server and could take several hours to complete depending on the size of the file. You are permitted to use a smart phone or ipad to record your sessions if you comply with the following security measures that align with HIPAA provisions. Specifically, students must: keep the device in a key or combination locked space when you are away from it use a rigorous password to protect your device using a minimum of 8 characters with upper and lowercase letters as well as special characters and/or numbers. This password cannot be a word or name using the substitution of letters with numbers or readily available numbers such as anniversary or birthday dates. implement carrier "lost phone/ipad" protection that will allow for the disabling of the device if it is lost or stolen A signed consent form from the student/client or student s/client s guardian (if under the age of 18) must be obtained before taping begins. Students creating video recordings of counseling sessions and other course material that contains client/student information must maintain the confidentiality of these materials by doing the following: 1. Avoid including any identifying client/student information on materials 2. Labeling videos confidential before submission to any server 3. Submitting video links only to secure Messiah College servers including a Canvas dropbox and Messiah College Video Server Drive 4. Not ing links or actual copies of video recorded sessions 5. Erasing copies of all materials including videos at the end of the course Faculty will erase copies of all client/student related materials including videos held in Canvas at the end of each semester. Videos held on the private Messiah College video server will be archived at the end of each semester and deleted after a year. Course Requirements 1. Case Presentation and Video Clip (100 points) Students will be expected to formally present one case to the rest of the class for discussion and feedback during the course of the semester. The PowerPoint presentation will be submitted to the instructor who will upload it into Adobe Connect. See Appendix A for case presentation outline. Grading will be based on completeness of case information, assessment of the case, presentation of issue or dilemma to discuss, acceptance of student feedback and the video clip. Within your live presentation, you much show that you understand and adhere to confidentiality responsibilities, the legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law record keeping, reimbursement, and the business aspects of practice (as stated in CACREP MCFC Track Standard D.5). COUN 588 Page 5 of 14

6 Please include a brief, 7-10 min. video clip to share with the class during group supervision. This clip can be taken from your taped counseling submissions (see below). Guidelines will be provided in Canvas under Files. Course Requirement 5 describes 2 required video clips during the semester. While both will be submitted to your faculty supervisor, only a portion of one is required for the presentation in group supervision 2. Journal on Practicum and Supervision Experience (200 points total; 50 points each) Each week you will meet in face-to-face supervision, and online every-other-week with a supervision group facilitated by the professor. During this time you will be discussing counseling cases and your experience. Please keep a weekly journal (average of one paragraph per entry) of these times together. Your journals will be submitted four times throughout the semester. See course schedule for specific dates. Some examples of questions to answer as your journal: Am I willing to take some risks, ask for help, and be open about my questions, concerns and feelings of inadequacy? Am I willing and able to empathize with and support my peers? When I have something to ask or say to another student do I act on this, or am I passive and quiet? If I do act, do I ask or speak in a spirit of humility and love? When I receive feedback from students or preceptor do I feel defensive? If I do act, do I ask or speak in love? When I receive feedback from students or preceptor do I feel defensive? At least twice during the semester, students must choose one or two clients (or a group/family) and discuss how they are applying the Multicultural Competencies in these cases. Appendix A of the Neukrug text includes the Multicultural Competencies. This is designed to meet CACREP MCFC Standards F.1 and F.4. At least twice during the semester, students must choose one or two clients (or a group/family) and discuss how they are applying the Multicultural Competencies in these cases. Appendix A of the Neukrug text includes the Multicultural Competencies. This is designed to meet CACREP MCFC Standards F.1 and F.4. These are just some questions, please feel free to write or summarize your experience in your own words. To complete this aspect of the journal assignment, you are expected to include at least two specific references from the assigned course readings each week. If you have difficulty applying two references from course readings, you may include a reference to an outside source. 3. Submission of Monthly Hours (100 points; 25 points each) Each month you will submit to your professor your summary of hours from your Internship placement. These hours need to be signed off by your site supervisor and are due no later than the 15th of the following month. For example all of August s hours are due no later than Sept. 15 th, (September hours are due by October 15 th, October hours are due by November 15 th, and the remaining December hours are due by the last day of class). If hours will be submitted beyond the deadline, the professor must be made aware of the status of hours submission in advance of the deadline. COUN 588 Page 6 of 14

7 4. Mid-term and Final (200 points; 100 points each) All evaluations will be distributed and collected via Qualtrics. Links to the evaluations will be sent to each site supervisor and student s address prior to the due date. Students will be evaluated according to the following scale: Grades will be assigned to the following evaluations: The Faculty Final Evaluation of the student (100 points) The Site s Final Evaluation of the student (100 points) The following evaluations also must be completed for full credit: Site Mid-term Evaluation Faculty Mid-term Evaluation Mid-term Self Evaluation Final Self Evaluation Failure to complete or turn in any of these evaluations could result in a failing grade for the class. Student performance in the following areas will be addressed in each evaluation: Professionalism Cultural Competency and Ethical Conduct Counseling Skills: Rapport and Relationship Counseling Skills: Assessment and Intervention Supervision The Final Site and the Final Faculty evaluations will receive grades based on the following guidelines. Each evaluation should be 100 points. When you put these assignments into Canvas you should select Display as Letter Grade However you will still have to enter them as points as follows: A (93-100): Mostly above expectations and far above expectation ratings. Final overall rating satisfactory or very satisfactory. B (83-86): Mostly acceptable ratings with some above and below. Final overall rating satisfactory or above. C (77-73): Mostly acceptable and below expectations ratings. Final overall rating unsatisfactory or below. F (0-50 points): Mostly below expectations ratings. Final overall rating unsatisfactory or very unsatisfactory rating. 5. Two Individual Taped Counseling Sessions (100 points; 50 points each) Students will conduct two taped sessions with client contact. Please make sure both you and your client are visible on camera. Students are required to obtain written permission prior to taping the sessions, and the consent form must be submitted with the video link. Both tapes will be reviewed with the on-site supervisor prior to submitting to professor. Tape 1 will be due by the end of Week 8. Tape 2 will be due by the end of Week 12. A one-page reflection paper must be submitted along with each taped session (reflection form can be found in course resources). *Please note the Treatment Plan requirement that coincides with this assignment. 6. Treatment Plan (100 points; 50 points each) For each of the two taped sessions, submit a comprehensive treatment plan for your client. This will include items such as: assessment and diagnosis according to DSM-5 (2013), goals and objectives, progress measurement, and treatment recommendations. COUN 588 Page 7 of 14

8 7. Group and Individual Faculty Consultation Group Supervision: We are scheduled to meet bi-weekly on-line group meetings to discuss your counseling skills, site situations, client issues and goals, and readings. Group meetings will be held on every other Thursday in a two hour block for the duration of the semester. Attendance (on time) is both essential and required. Participation is the foundation of the class. If emergencies arise, and you cannot attend a small group or individual supervision meeting or will be late, please inform the professor as soon as possible to determine how the meeting will be made up. Recorded video sessions with write-up are due 24 hours prior to your assigned Adobe Connect session. Individual Supervision: Each student will meet with the faculty supervisor and the individual site supervisor for the duration for the 17-week internship. Please work with your individual site supervisor to schedule weekly one hour meetings. Individual supervision with the faculty supervisor will be scheduled in one hour blocks monthly through Adobe Connect. At the end of the semester, students will submit the Counseling Internship Semester Summary Log, found here: lycounselingforms.html Note: Supervision Meeting Requirements. Practicum and Internship students receive supervision from both their site supervisor and their faculty supervisor. The site supervisor is required to meet with the student for one hour per week and this interaction is documented on the activity logs. The faculty supervisor will meet with each student individually 2-3 times during the semester for individual supervision to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. In addition, students participate in group supervision with the faculty supervisor and several peers during the semester. This group supervision can occur weekly or bi-weekly depending on the preference of the professor and will be scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday evenings by the professor. Attendance (on time) is both essential and required. Participation in supervision is the foundation of the class. Student attendance, adequate preparation (i.e., watching peer videos, having prepared feedback), quality participation/engagement as documented in supervisor discussions/evaluations, and professional interaction are expected at each group supervision session. Students will not be able to pass the course if all of the supervision hours are not completed and/or are completed below the acceptable standards, and/or final supervisor evaluations are not at the satisfactory level. 8. Research PowerPoint Project (75 points) In this Research PowerPoint Project, you are being asked to apply relevant research, develop outcomes for treatment and analyze data for the use of marriage, couple and family treatment. In this assignment you will develop a PowerPoint presentation for your classmates to view and respond to. The PowerPoint will include: A case study (if using a real client, do not use any information to identify clients) Use current (within past 10 years), relevant research to inform marriage, couple and family practice. Then analyze and use data to increase the effectiveness of interventions or a program. COUN 588 Page 8 of 14

9 Include a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal references, and one of the required course texts on techniques to further explore for the purposes of this case. PowerPoints should be posted to the designated drop box by the end of Week 4. There is no slide minimum but the PowerPoint should include a title page, reference page, use proper grammar and citations. Creativity is encouraged. Throughout the week of this assignment, you will be expected to look at and comment on each of your classmates PowerPoints by the close of that week (Saturday at 11:59pm). (Satisfies CACREP MCFC Track standards J:1, J:3) 9. Interview Assignment (50 points) In order to more fully address CACREP s MCFC Track Standard D.5 ( Adheres to confidentiality responsibilities, the legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, recording keeping, reimbursement, and the business aspects of practice ) students will reread the ACA and AAMFT ethical codes regarding these issues, design an interview which addresses each part of this standard, and interview someone at the site who regularly works with these areas of the practice. The write up will be shared by all the students during the Group Supervision meeting of Week 6. A % B % A % C % B % C 73-76% B 83-86% F 72 & Below Failure to pass any assignment or attend any supervision can result in a failure of the Internship course. Additionally, receiving a failing grade on either of the final supervisor evaluations can result in failure of the Internship course. Grading Case Presentation & Video Clip 100 Journal on Experience (4x50) 200 Submission of Monthly Hours (4x25) 100 Mid-term Evaluation 100 Final Evaluation 100 Videotaped Counseling Sessions (2x50) 100 Treatment Plan (2x50) 100 Research PowerPoint Project 75 Interview 50 COUN 588 Page 9 of 14 Total Points 925 Course Policies Extra Credit: Generally extra credit points are not awarded in this course. Attendance: Punctual attendance and participation in all group and individual supervision sessions is mandatory and the completion of all course assignments is required. Failure to attend a supervision session or complete any assignment may result in a failing grade for the course. Late Assignments- Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due by the due date assigned. Responses to discussion questions are due by midnight on the due dates assigned. A 5% deduction in the points available for each assignment will occur for each day an assignment is late (unexcused). Failure to attend any meetings or turn in any assignment in a timely manner can result in failing the course. Failure to clear any emergency-related issue with me before an assignment is due will result in 5% off per day for that assignment.

10 Missed Exams Any student that misses an exam must contact the professor to make arrangements to take a makeup exam. It will be up to the discretion of the professor as to the format of the makeup exam. Returned Assignments- All assignments will be returned to the student for review of the assigned grade. The assignment will generally include comments from the professor and an indication of the basis for the grade assigned. These comments will be on both content and APA/grammar, because writing affects the understanding of content. If students have questions about the grade assigned it is up to the student to contact the professor and set up a time to discuss the grade. Students may also ask for clarification about a grade through to the professor within three days of receiving the grade for any assignment. Course Information Self-Care Part of the process of becoming a counselor is an ongoing commitment to self-awareness. Students often have strong emotional reactions to the content of counseling courses or skilldevelopment experiences. Students may also become aware of something about themselves that impacts their present or future work with clients. It is important to acknowledge these reactions and in some cases utilize the help of a professional counselor to process them. Students should refer to the program website and student handbook for recommendations about how to find a professional counselor. They are also encouraged to consult with their instructor or advisor in deciding how and when to seek outside support. Library and Librarian Assistance The Library is an obvious source of information for research, presentations and projects. Currently, Elizabeth (Liz) Kielley is the specific library liaison assigned to the social sciences disciplines. Although any librarian is trained and prepared to assist you, Liz works specifically with the social sciences and is most familiar with the resources and databases that relate to this field. Do not hesitate to contact her if you are having trouble locating specific sources for your assignments, as she is more than willing to help you. For her specific work schedule, contact her directly at EKielley@messiah.edu or by calling ext. (717) , ext COUN 588 Page 10 of 14

11 Tentative Course Schedule Week Activities Reading/Topic Assignments Due Week 1 Introduction & Syllabus Review (8/23-8/29) Adobe Connect Group August 28, 2015 from 8-10 pm ET) Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 1 & 2 Lowenstein: p Get settled in at site, upload site supervisor contact information, crisis protocol, along with your contact information by 8/29 Week 2 (8/30-9/5) Individual Supervision Sept Slot 1 8 pm ET Sept Slot 2 9 pm ET Week 3 (9/6-9/12) Adobe Connect Group September 10, 2015 from 8-10pm ET) Week 4 (9/13-9/19) Individual Supervision Sept Slot 3 8 pm ET Sept Slot 4 9 pm ET Week 5 (9/20-9/26) Adobe Connect Group September 24, 2015 from 8-10pm ET) Week 6 (9/27-10/3) Individual Supervision Sept Slot 5 8 pm ET Oct Slot 1 9 pm ET Week 7 (10/4-10/10) Adobe Connect Group October 8 from 8-10pm ET) Week 8 (10/11-10/17) Individual Supervision Oct Slot 2 8 pm ET Oct Slot 3 9 pm ET Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 3 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 4 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 5 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 6 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 7 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 8 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 9 Lowenstein: p Journal 1 Due 9/19 Monthly Hours Due 9/15 Research PowerPoint Project Due 9/19 Interview Assignment Due 10/3 Journal 2 Due 10/17 Monthly Hours Due 10/15 Taped Session 1 and Treatment Plan Due 10/17 COUN 588 Page 11 of 14

12 Week Activities Reading/Topic Assignments Due Week 9 (10/18-10/24) Adobe Connect Group October 22, 2015 from 8-10pm ET) Week 10 (10/25-10/31) Individual Supervision Oct Slot 4 8 pm ET Oct Slot 5 9 pm ET Week 11 (11/01-11/7) Adobe Connect Group November 5, 2015 from 8-10pm ET) Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 10 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 11 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: Minuchin: Ch. 12 Lowenstein: p Midterm Due 10/24 Week 12 (11/8-11/14) Individual Supervision Nov Slot 1 8 pm ET Nov Slot 2 9 pm ET Week 13 (11/15-11/21) Adobe Connect Group November 19, 2015 from 8-10pm ET) Dattilio: p Minuchin: Ch. 13 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: Minuchin: Ch. 14 Lowenstein: p Journal 3 Due 11/14 Taped Session 2 and Treatment Plan Due 11/14 Case Presentation and Video Clip in Adobe Connect (588) Monthly Hours Due 11/15 Week 14 (11/22-11/28) Dattilio: Minuchin: Ch. 15 Week 15 (11/29-12/5) Individual Supervision Nov Slot 3 8 pm ET Nov Slot 4 9 pm ET Nov Slot 5 10 pm ET Week 16 (12/6-12/12) Adobe Connect Group December 11, 2015 from 8- Lowenstein: p Dattilio: Minuchin: Ch. 16 Lowenstein: p Dattilio: Minuchin: Ch. 17 Lowenstein: p pm ET) Week 17 (12/13-12/19) Minuchin, Ch. 18 Lowenstein, p Happy Thanksgiving! Case Presentation and Video Clip in Adobe Connect (589/587) Journal 4 Due 12/19 Monthly Hours Due 12/15 Final Due 12/19 COUN 588 Page 12 of 14

13 Program Information Writing Center The Writing Center is available to any graduate student who has a desire to improve his/her writing. The role of the center is to provide feedback (not editing) on written work. Feedback alerts you to the kinds of errors you are making, lets you know when something is not clear, and suggests that you have not fully supported an argument. Feedback does NOT correct your grammatical errors, rewrite your sentences, or provide you with the specific points to support your argument. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to find and use the resources you need to improve your writing but connecting with our Writing Center, either online or face-to-face, is a good place to start. Hardware and Software Recommendations Student technology recommendations are found on the Information Technology Services website. These guidelines have been put in place to best equip you to have an optimal technological experience in our online programs. Technical Support for Students Technological support is available to all students during the days and times listed on the Information Technology Services homepage. Students also have access to technical support (i.e. tutorials, help functions, etc.) through the College s portal, MCSquare, and through the College s Learning Management System. Program Policies Academic Integrity The Academic Integrity Policy for Graduate Students is found in the graduate student handbook. Primary responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with this policy rests with the student. Americans with Disabilities Act Any student whose disability falls within ADA guidelines should inform the instructor at the beginning of the semester of any special accommodations or equipment needs necessary to complete the requirements for this course. Students must register documentation with the Office of Disability Services. Contact DisabilityServices@messiah.edu, (717) Statement of Copyright Protection The materials in this Messiah College course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course and may not be further disseminated. Statement of Confidentiality Students may be asked to post written work and to engage in written dialog with other class members within an LMS. The student should be aware that although confidentiality within the course environment is encouraged, it is possible that users in and outside the course may have access to course content. COUN 588 Page 13 of 14

14 APPENDIX A Guidelines for Case Presentation COUN 588 In preparing for your group presentation, you should select a client with whom you are having some difficulty IN TERMS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND THE CLIENT (e.g. transference, countertransference, resistance, manipulation, over-identification, boundaries). Prior to group supervision, you should organize the following information about your client and your experiences with him/her. Write a summary of the information outlined below to distribute to your peers (perhaps in PowerPoint format).the content may be a combination of the Treatment Plan and Case Conceptualization. This should be sent to the instructor 24 hours before group supervision. If possible, please also submit a brief audio/video presentation of the chosen session of 7-10 minutes. Your introduction and review of the PowerPoint/audio/video should last no more than 20 minutes. This leaves the majority of the time for feedback and comments from your peers and supervisor. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR CLIENTS BY NOT WRITING ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD IDENTIFY THEM SPECIFICALLY. Your case presentation should include the following information: A. Personal data about client age, race, and gender cultural and diversity considerations family information/background social network & supports educational/employment information how client presents him/herself general impressions of the client client's strengths and level of functioning presenting concerns including 5-axis DSM diagnosis Genogram B. Summarize counseling history of the client what led the client to seek counseling at this time? number of sessions with this client briefly describe your approach to working with this client integrate either text: Family Therapy Treatment Planner or Creative Family Therapy Techniques, showing the class either the technique(s) you attempted or would like to attempt in future work. accomplishments to date any complicating factors theoretical techniques used describe the use of measureable outcomes (programs, interventions, treatments utilized) from the onset of treatment to the present (Satisfies CACREP MCFC Track standard J.2) auxiliary supports appropriate for client (referrals you have made or are considering making) description of your relationship with client (see intro paragraph) and including the impact of any similarities and differences between you and client that are notable (particularly consider culture, gender, class, language, disabilities) C. Solicit feedback what particular difficulties are you having with this case? what kind of help/feedback would you like from this group? COUN 588 Page 14 of 14