Observation Paper

Observation Paper

 

200 Points

 

Students will watch the counseling videos below and write an 8-10 page reflection paper on their observations.

 

Training Links for observation:

 

These links were provided by John Sommers-Flanagan on CESNET:  https://johnsommersflanagan.com/2020/03/14/free-video-links-for-online-teaching/

 

  1. Counseling demonstrations with a 12-year-old.
    1. Opening a counseling session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHHrMC8t6vY
    2. The three-step emotional change trick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITWhMYANC5c
    3. John SF demonstrates the What’s Good About You? informal assessment technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUhmLQUg_g8
    4. Closing a session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpuH80tf2jM
  2. Demo of assessment for anger management with a solution-focused spin with a 20-year-old client: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noE2wMMNLY4
  3. Demo of motivational interviewing with a 30-year-old client: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtN7kEk0Sv4
  4. Demo of CBT for social anxiety with a graduate student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfVeeGJHFjA
  5. Demo of an MSE with a 20-year-old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adwOxj1o7po

 

 

Sections to be covered in the Observation paper:

 

  • Summary of each session – what did you observe in the video sessions? What specific behaviors did you notice (in the clients, in the counselor(s), in the interactions between client and counselor)?
  • Application of theory – what specific psychological theory can be applied in order to better understand the client in each video session?
  • Biblical Worldview Integration – How might integration of a bibical worldview be useful in the sessions?
  • Application of Learning – What did you learn from observing these video sessions that will be useful as you move forward in the field and in helping others?

 

Requirements for paper:

  1. Must be in current APA format
  2. 8-10 pages in length
  3. Must include at least 5 peer reviewed citations within the text and corresponding reference page (these should be used in Application sections)

 

This assignment will be submitted via Blackboard.

 

This paper is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned module/week.