Linda D Kelso, MA, PCC- S lkelso@ashland.edu

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1 CC 881 ADVANCED MARRIAGE COUNSELING ASHLAND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Spring Quarter 2014 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Linda D Kelso, MA, PCC- S lkelso@ashland.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION This class is to help the student gain a deeper understanding of theory, as it applies to clinical application. Specific techniques will be learned to help the student intervene in difficult patterns and situations. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Students will gain an understanding of the most common marital issues and the most difficult marital issues. 2. Students will become aware of Clinical, Psychological, Scientific and Spiritual aspects and factors related to the counseling of marital issues. 3. Students will identify and formulate treatments using a variety of counseling modalities and theories for Marriage Counseling: Differences between Men and Women, Affairs, Communication, Intimacy, Conflict Resolution and Sexual Dysfunctions. KNOWLEDGE BASE Ohio Educational Requirement for Admission to the Examination for Professional Counselor Licensure This course meets the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) requirement for (A)(5)(d), Methods of intervention and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR STUDENT LEARNING This class includes a combination of lectures, class discussions, video presentation, role playing and handouts. Students may be asked to prepare presentations in group format.

2 REQUIRED TEXTS Cloud, H. & Townsend, J. (1999). Boundaries in marriage. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN: X. Rosenau, D. E., (2002). A celebration of sex. Thomas Nelson. ISBN: Thurman, C., (1999). The lies we tell ourselves. Thomas Nelson. ISBN: (chapter 4 only). REQUIREMENTS / GRADING A. Students will be assessed through the quality of their Professionalism and Positive Participation - Students are expected to participate in class discussions and small group presentations and to maintain professional conduct and attitude at all times. B. Class Attendance Attendance is required at all sessions. A missed class or its equivalent in time may result in a lowered grade for the course; missing more than one class could result in a failing grade. C. Students will meet in small groups to prepare a Case Presentation Paper on a vignette that will be provided by the professor along with a format for the Presentation. D. Exams Students will be required to complete a Final Exam on the last day of class that will follow a video presentation. The exam will include questions implementing the material covered in class lectures, class discussions and reading assignments relevant to the content of the video. E. Calculation of Grade Class Participation Attendance and Promptness Group Vignette and Case Presentation Paper Final Exam 10% 10% 20% 60%

3 COURSE SCHEDULE First Weekend ***(TO BE READ BEFORE 1 ST CLASS)*** 1. Introduction; Part 1. Boundaries in Marriage Second Weekend 1. Part 2 and Part 4. Boundaries in Marriage 2. Chapter 4. The Lies We Tell Ourselves Third Weekend 1. Introduction; Chapters 1-7. A Celebration of Sex Fourth Weekend 1. Chapters A Celebration of Sex 2. Final Exam WRITING ASSISTENCE If you need assistance with writing projects for your coursework, contact the ATS Writing Center. The center provides free sessions with a peer consultant who can help you with all of your concerns about academic writing. Contact the center if you have a question about how to complete your assignment, if you have documentation questions, or if you would like to have your paper evaluated for areas needing improvement. The ATS Writing Center can be reached at or by e- mail at atswc@ashland.edu. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Ashland Theological Seminary seeks to model servant leadership derived from biblical standards of honesty and integrity. We desire to encourage, develop, and sustain men and women of character who will exemplify these biblical qualities in their ministry to the church and the world. As members of the seminary community, students are expected to hold themselves to the highest standards of academic, personal, and social integrity. All students, therefore, are expected to abide by the academic integrity standards outlined in the Student Handbook.

4 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Ashland University makes every effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have specific physical, psychiatric or learning disabilities and require accommodations are encouraged to inform their instructors of their needs early in the quarter so that learning needs can be appropriately met. It is the student s responsibility to document the disability with Disability Services in The Center for Academic Support on the 7 th floor of the Ashland University Library. (419) GRADING SCALE A A B B B C C C D D D F below 65 0 The following description of grades is taken from the ATS catalogue and will be adhered to for this course: A: Superior achievement of course objectives, diligence and originality, high degree of freedom from error, outstanding evidence of ability to utilize course knowledge, initiative expressed in preparing and completing assignments, positive contributions verbalized in class. (includes grades of A and A- ) B: Good work submitted, commendable achievement of course objectives, some aspects of the course met with excellence, substantial evidence of ability to utilize course material, positive contributions verbalized in class, consistency and thoroughness of work completed. (includes grades of B+, B, and B- )

5 C: Acceptable work completed, satisfactory achievement of course objectives, demonstrating at least some ability to utilize course knowledge, satisfactory class contribution. (includes grades of C+, C, and C- ) D: Passing but minimal work, marginal achievement of course objectives, poor performance in comprehension of work submitted, inadequate class contributions. (includes grades of D+, D, and D- ) F: Unacceptable work resulting in failure to receive class credit, inadequacy of work submitted or of performance and attendance in class.