Assignment task:
Crisis & Current Issues in Pastoral Counseling: Course Description
Ranging from such endemic issues as domestic violence to preparation for both manmade and natural disasters, this course provides an in-depth study of the onset, duration, and appropriate interventions for various crises encountered in pastoral counseling. All aspects of crises that affect the individual, family or corporate worship group are open to examination.
Crisis & Current Issues in Pastoral Counseling: Rationale
The pastoral counselor needs to have a thorough understanding of crisis theories, and those theories' relevance to guiding the therapeutic process as a basis for his/her work. In addition to understanding core theoretical principles, pastoral counselors need to appreciate contributions from various theoretical approaches to the actual practice of crisis counseling. This understanding serves to heighten counselor effectiveness in formulating effective treatment strategies, and in aiding in the delivery of powerful interventions in an efficient and timely manner.
Assignment Background Information:
As a person reflects on the content they have studied in the course, Crisis & Current Issues in Pastoral Counseling, they will complete a critical reflection & application discussion assignment.
This assignment will allow the individual to demonstrate new perspectives and understanding, clarify his/her assumptions and beliefs, and developing a clear rationale for their actions and approaches, promote a positive sense of self-awareness and self-confidence, take informed action, and focus on a philosophy of continuous growth and improvement.
Some Topics Discussed Included: domestic violence, rape, childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, general (not organized) crime, suicide and depression, trauma and low self-esteem, school bullying, sex trafficking, negative coping behaviors
The Discussion Format Should Answer The Below Questions:
What? What happened? What could persons learn in this course? What could result from what was learned? What would the individual expect in the course like this? What was different in what was expected? What was the individual's reaction?
So What? Why does it matter? What are the consequences and meanings of your experiences? How could an individual's experiences link to their academic, professional and/or personal development as a result of what they have learned?
Now What? What can individuals do as a result of their experience in this course? What could someone do differently? How persons apply what they have learned?