COUC521Family Development Discussion
- COUC521: Assessment Techniques in Counseling
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will post one original thread of at least 250 words. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least two scholarly citations in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.
Discussion Thread: Observational Skills
Review the Gil, Bipolar I Disorder video in the Learn section prior to completing this Discussion.
Since observation is the most common method of assessment, for this module’s Discussion, you will exercise your observational skills and write a summary of your observations. After watching the online media clip, write a summary about what you observe while watching the featured individual’s behaviors, emotional expressions, mood, etc. Include Christian worldview or biblical themes where appropriate.
- COUC601: Theories of Family System
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will post one thread of at least 500 words. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the course textbooks, research and peer-reviewed journals, and books.
1.Discussion Thread: Intrapersonal/Interpersonal Approaches and The Family Stage Model
Identify and describe which stage your family is currently experiencing from the “Family Life Cycle Framework” in Chapter 2. What are the benefits and deficits connected to this stage?
Text books: Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2017). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. ISBN: 9781305092969.
McGoldrick, M., Gerson, R., & Petry, S. (2020). Genograms: Assessment and intervention (4th ed.). W.W. Norton and Company. ISBN: 9780393714043.
