CM 6572Keith Bjorge, PsyD
Pastoral Counseling for(847) 650-4222 Mobile
Marriage and
Description
CM 6572 Pastoral Counseling for Marriage and Family
Marriage and family counseling in a pastoral setting is investigated. An overview of systems theory and its implication for problem formation, maintenance, and resolution is reviewed. In particular, family communication, interaction, structure, boundaries, and development will be discussed. Includes an examination of premarital counseling styles and plans. In addition, specific issues of divorce, remarriage, and blended families will be examined. Finally, the course will discuss the role of the church in matters related to the family and marriage. Required for CM students, not recommended for MHC students.Three hours.
Format
Lecture, discussion, Socratic dialog and practical application are the principle modes through which this course will be taught. Assignments are designed to help the students gain an overview understanding and beginning practical application of Marriage and Family counseling with a pastoral setting.
Objectives
Course Learning Objectives and Competencies:
At the completion of this course, students will…
- …reflect upon the theology of marriage and family.
- …articulate an analysis or relevent Biblical passages of divorce and remarriage, specifying student’s views of scriptures teaching of divorce and remarriage.
- …gain an understanding of the foundational elements of systems theory, more specifically couple and family counseling.
- …identify and practice basic family and couple assessment techniques.
- …identify and practice basic family and couple interventions, utilzing a solution focused therapuetic understanding and approach, as well ass emtionally focused couple counseling.
Expectations
The student will…
- …be prepare and actively participate in class disscusionsand experiential activities..
- … reflect an understanding of the foundational componants of systems theories.
- …reflect his/her view of what scripture teaching about divorce and remarriage.
- …process his experience practicing either a solution focused or emotionally focused counseling approach via a mock counseling activity.
Texts Chapters & Articles
Required
Guterman, J.T. (2013). Mastering the art of solution focused counseling.
Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
ISBN: 978-1556203329
Olson, D., Olson-Sigg, A. & Larson, P.J. (2012). The couples checkup: Finding your relationship strengths. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
ISBN: 978-0-7852-2827-1 (hard cover) Also comes in soft cover.
Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T.M., Chamow, L., Grauf-Grounds,
C. (2009). Essential skills and family therapy; from the first
interview to termination. New York, NY; Guildford Press.
ISBN: 978-1606233054
Chapters & article readings
Goldenberg, I. & Goldenberg, H. (2013). Family therapy: an overview.
Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN-10: 1111828806 ISBN-13: 9781111828806 for 8th edition
(Only chapters 1, 2 & 4 are assigned; Dr. Bjorge will post these chapters on the course Moodle page and/or forward these via email. There is no need to purchase this book.)
Johnson, S.M., (2015). Emotionally focused couple therapy. In A.S.
Gruman, J.L. Lebow & D.K. Snyder (Eds.), Clinical handbook of
couple therapy (Ch. 4, pages 97-128). New York, NY: Guildford Press.
(Only chapter 4 ia assigned; Dr. Bjorge will post thischapter on the course Moodle page and/or forward these via email. There is no need to purchase this book.)
Additional familyand couple therapy books worth noting
Clinton, T. & Trent D. The quick-reference guide to marriage & family.
Deal, R.L., Olson, D.H. The remarriage checkup.
Dicks, H. Marital tension, clinical studies towards a psychological theory
of interaction.
Fisch, D. Watzlawick, J.H. Segal, L. The tactics of change; doing therapy briefly.
Gottman, J.M. The seven principles for making marriage work.
Gottman, J.M. The relationship cure.
Haley, J. Problem-solving therapy. (2 ed.)
Haley, J. Uncommon therapy.
Haley, J. Ordeal Therapy.
Johnson, S. The practice of emotionally focused marital therapy; creating
Connection.
Minuchin, S. Wai-Yung, L., Simon, G. Mastering family therapy;
journeys of growth and transformation.
Stanley, S., Trathen, D., McCain, S. & Bryan, M. A lasting
promise, a Christian guide to fighting for you marriage.
Stanton, J. & Bay, J.H. The wiley-blackwell handbook of family therapy
Walter, J. & Peller, J. Becoming solution-focused in brief therapy.
Watzalawick, P., Weakland, J. & Fisch, R. Change, problem formation
and problem resolution.
Wile, D. Couples therapy, a nontraditional approach.
Wile, D. After the fight: Using your disagreement to build a stronger
relationship.
Assignments & Grading
Systems Foundation Paper20 Points
Students will briefly identify and discuss the foundational elements of systemic approaches which are instrumental to theoretical perspecitives within family and couple counseling. Paper length is 4-5 pages.
(Systems Foundation Paper Due Sept. 30)
Divorce and Remarriage Paper20 Points
Each student will write a clear poignant paper on his/her view on what Scripture reveal about divorce and remarriage. This paper must articulate a theological knowledge of the issues and concerns, while communicating concepts in a manner that a layman could understand. Paper length is 4-5 pages.
(Divorce & Remarriage Paper Due Nov. 11)
Counseling Approach Paper/Review of chosen theory30 Points
The student will identify and articulate the key componants of the theoretical counseling models presented in class. Paper length is 4-5pages.
(Theoretical Model Paper Paper Due Dec. 2)
Counseling session analysis30 Points
Each student will conduct a mock assessment/counseling session in class.The student will write an analysis of his/her performance during the session in view of a presented theoretical perspective discussed in class. In addition, the student will reflect upon his/her experience of during and in conducting the session. Paper length is 4-5 pages.
(Analysis Paper Due Dec. 16)
Schedule
Weekend #1
Intro. & Discussion, Theolgy of Marriage, Family;Systems foundation & frame
Readings due
Goldenberg Chapters 1,2 & 4
Patterson Chapters 2, 3 & 4
Weekend #2 (Systems Foundation Paper Due Sept. 30)
Divorce/Remarriage, Basic approach to couple and family Counseling
Working with Families
Model… Solution Focused
Readings due
Patterson Chapters 5, 6 & 7
Guterman Chapters 1-7
Weekend #3 (Divorce & Remarriage Paper Due Nov. 11)
Models… Solution Focused & Emotinoally Focused
Readings due
Johnson article
Guterman 7-15
Weekend #4 (Theoretical Model Paper Paper Due Dec. 2)
Sessions, premarital counseling
Olson Text
(Analysis Paper Due Dec. 16)
Typical Grading Structure
A 93 >
A-90-92
B+87-89
B84-86
B-81-83
C+77-80
C74-76
C-71-73
D+68-70
D65-67
D-62-63
F< 61
Absence Policy
Only absences vetted through the Dean of Students will be excused. The weekly block scheduling makes class attendance vital to the learning experience. Attendance is expected for graduate level work.
Turnitin
It is expected that ‘Turnitin’ will be the means to digitally review and hand in papers. The genogram paper is exempt from this requirement, while the theological divorce and remarriage paper must use ‘Turnitin’.
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