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Sallie Boulos Sophy, PH.D. , HSPP
Karen Naguib, MSEd, LPC
Dr. Mervat Nashed Messiha
- M.B.B.Ch. Ain Shams University.
- D.O. Ain Shams University.
- Masters Christian Life Coaching, Light University, (AACC certified)
- Advanced Certificate Dr. James Dobson For Marriage and Family . Light University.(AACC certified)
- Serving half the year in Egypt and the other half in America.
- My current service is Lecturer and Life Coach in Egypt, Sudan, Florida and Christian Life Coaching Committee at Youth Bishopric of North America and Canada (CACYB).
New Born to Elementary
Course description:
This course will provide an overview of different aspects of Child development from theories and important contexts that shape children’s development. The course will provide also knowledge about effective parenting and instructional practices.
Course objective:
- Developing understanding of children’s development during infancy until 12 years of age
- Gaining knowledge of effective parenting, behaviors and attitude that support child well-being.
- Developing basic understanding the effect of stress and Trauma on a child and risk and protective factors.
- Students will describe practical applications of theories.
Course outlines:
- Theories in child development
- Foundations of development
- Infancy and toddlerhood: The first 2 years
- Early childhood: two to six years
- Middle childhood: seven to eleven years
Required Text:
1- Child Development, Third Edition: A Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families. By Douglas Davies
ISBN-10: 9781606239094
ISBN-13: 978-1606239094
2- How to discipline your six to twelve year old without losing your mind
Jerry L. Wyckoff, Ph.D., and Barbara C. Unell
ISBN-10: 0385260474
ISBN-13: 978-0385260473
Child development:
The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/Curriculum/CTC/MOD9-OLD/RsrcBk/RsrcBk.pdf
Child development guide:
https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/fostercare/assets/ChildDevelGuide.pdf
Center for Development of Human Services Research Foundation of SUNY, Buffalo State College
The challenging child, by Stanley I. Greenspan, MD with Jacqueline Salmon
Evaluation tools:
Writing paper about development theories and applications
Tests
Case reports
Nabil Y Guirguis. MD
I completed my general psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital, Park ridge, IL in 2004 and I completed my Child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2006. I have been practicing child and adolescent psychiatry since 2006. I am currently assistant professor at Baylor College of medicine. I am practicing at Texas Children’s Hospital in the Woodlands, Texas. My clinical interest is in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism and Anxiety disorder.
Sister Youanna, MD
Counseling 12: Challenges Facing Christian Marriage
- Required Resource Purchases
- Measurable Learning Outcomes
- Identify the scriptural foundation for God’s plan for marriage and determining the implications of problems in marriage.
- Understand some of the challenges facing Christian marriage within the Coptic
- Accuretly assess the person’s problems providing helpful and constructive suggestions.
- Identifying effective resolutions in the process of moving away from the problems or the challenges facing the family.
- ON-SITE LECTURES SCHEDULE:
- COURSE SCHEDULE
Week | Reading & Study | Assignments | Grades |
Week 1 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 1 Read pages 7-34 | |
Week 2 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 2 Read pages 35-67 | |
Week 3 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 3 Read pages 68-97 | |
Week 4 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 4 Read pages 98-121 | |
RESEARCH PAPER | Due 10/2/2020 | 40 Points | |
Week 5 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 5 Read pages 122-156 | |
Week 6 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 6 Read pages 157-181 | |
Week 7 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 7 Read pages 182-205 | |
Week 8 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 8 Read pages 206-228 | |
CASE STUDY | Due 11/6/2020 | 30 Points | |
Week 9 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 9 Read pages 229-247 | |
Week 10 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 10 Read pages 248-268 | |
Week 11 | *The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship *The Quick-Reference Guide to Marriage & Family Counseling | Read Part 11 Read pages 269-294 | |
Week 12 | FINAL EXAM | Due 12/04/2020 | 30 points |
- Course Assignments
Parenting Coaching
- Understand and distinguish Christian Coaching as a powerful tool to help people grow and connect.
- Understand the basic principles of Positive Discipline along with corresponding Biblical teachings.
- Acquire the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to conduct a Group Coaching program utilizing Positive Discipline Experiential Activities.

- Lecture 1: The Basics of Christian Coaching
- Lecture 2: The Principles of Positive Discipline
- Lecture 3: The Parenting Coaching Program (Part 1)
- Lecture 4: The Parenting Coaching Program (Part 2)
- Attend all the four onsite lectures. Late arrivals exceeding 10 minutes will result in deducting 5% of the grade.
- Attend the two webinars on the announced day and time. Students must be able to dedicate 2 hours every month for the 3 months of the course.
- Submit the personal assignment based on the communicated requirements on google classroom.
- All students are required to switch off their phones during all the on-site lectures.
- All students are expected to email their quiz on the communicated date. Late submissions will result in deducting 5% from the grade.
- In case of inability to attend a webinar or submit a quiz on time for any unforeseen reason, students are required to inform the instructor via email.
- All the webinar dates will be communicated to students during the on-site lectures.
- Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way
- IMPORTANT: PDF format is available online. Please wait for instructions to be given on-site before downloading this book.
- Positive Discipline in the Christian Home
- Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
- Parenting toward the Kingdom, Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing
FMP Daily Schedule

Counseling 23: Infidelity Prevention/Purity in Marriage
- Explore purity in marriage
- Learn ways to combat lust
- Understand the concept of boundaries in marriage
- Investigate the impact of technology on relationships
- Explore ways to protect marriage from infidelity
- Identify possible warning signs of betrayal
- Understand typical responses to betrayal from the perspective of both spouses
- Explore how to establish safety and rebuild trust
- Understand the recovery process
- Explore positive communication strategies
- Understand ways to help the couple
Maggie Bishay, Psy.D.
Adly Youssef
Yousry Armanios, M.D, M.A. LICDC-E; LSW; NCCJC; ICADC; ICCS
- Retired Family Physician (Egypt)
- Retired Licensed Professional Addiction Counselor (Ohio)
- Retired Licensed Social Worker (Ohio)
- Nationally Certified Criminal Justice Counselor
- Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
- Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor
- The National Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
- The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
- The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- The National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
Reham Sadek, MD
Scheduled Courses
Counseling 2: Family Systems Theories & Therapies
- Course Description
3. Course Objectives
- Gain a general idea about Family Systems Theory and its eight concepts.
- Learn about the history of the Family Systems movement and the unique contributions of Murray Bowen, MD.
- Introduce students to “thinking systems,” and the differences between Bowen Family Systems Theory and traditional psychological theory, which is based on the medical model. Students will learn how to apply the theory to his/her own personal family system, and all participants will be sensitized to issues of confidentiality in the classroom.
- Learn about the “Genogram” which functions as an excellent backdrop for the eight interlocking principles that have come to be known as Family Systems Theory.
- Increase knowledge of one’s own family of origin and increase understanding of the role of the family in the development of the individual.
- Become aware of the developmental processed involve in the “normal” family life cycle.
- Become familiar with the role of the lay helper in family systems counseling.
- Become familiar with strategies and techniques for working with families from a variety of ethnic and/or cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts of family systems theory.
- Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the differences between individual/intrapsychic and a systemic/interpersonal perspectives of human behavior.
- Demonstrate recognition of system dynamics in individual, couple, family, church and also societal behaviors.
- Demonstrate understanding of the therapeutic relationship, assessment, change techniques and termination of therapy using systems theory.
- Demonstrate an understanding of oneself in relation to one’s own family of origin.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of oneself and context on the therapeutic relationship.
Sofie Azmy, PsyD
Counseling 10: Preparing for Marriage
- Differences between man and woman
- Basics of Christian marriage
- How to identify deal breakers during engagement
- How to discover the will of God in marriage?
- How to choose your spouse?
- How to anchor your marriage on Love and respect?
- What to avoid in choosing your future spouse?
- Understand the Win-Win approach
- Attending the course’s lectures in the announced conference.
- Having daily access to the Internet and basic typing skills.
- Turning assignments after the dead line may reduce the score by 25 %
- There will be a comprehensive final exam which will be followingall the assignments that have been completed and turned in.
Advanced Courses
Counseling 703: Hope for The Broken Hearted
Grading Scale: |
Distance Learning Lesson Schedule
Week |
Lesson |
Text Book |
Test Schedule | ||||
Week 1 | Chapters 1 – 3 | # 1 | |||||
Week 2 | Chapters 4 – 6 | Test 1 Due Sept 17 | |||||
Week 3 | Chapters 7 – 9 | ||||||
Week 4 | Chapters 10 – 12 | Test 2 Due Oct 1 | |||||
Week 5 | Chapters 13 – 15 | ||||||
Week 6 | Chapters 16 – 20 | Test 3 Due Oct 15 | |||||
Week 7 | Chapters 1 – 3 | # 2 | |||||
Week 8 | Chapters 4 – 6 | Test 4 Due Oct 29 | |||||
Week 9 | Chapters 7 – 9 | ||||||
Week 10 | Chapters 10 – 12 | Test 5 Due Nov 12 | |||||
Week 11 | Chapters 13 – 15 | ||||||
Week 12 | Appendix 1 to 6 | Test 6 Due Nov 30 | |||||
Final Test = 30 % | Final Test Due |
Counseling 702: Relationship Addiction
- Roots of addictive love
- Characteristics of addictive love
- Romance & sex addiction
- The truth about lust
- Strategies for long-term change
- Is It Love or Is It Addiction: The Book That Changed the Way We Think About Romance and Intimacy by Brenda Schaeffer. Publisher: Hazelden; Third Edition edition (March 27, 2009) ISBN-10: 1592857337 , ISBN-13: 978-1592857333
- 2. Sex is not the problem lust is by Joshua Harris. Multnomah publishers. ISBN-10: 1590525191 , ISBN-13: 978-1590525197
Grading Scale: |
Distance Learning Lesson Schedule
Week |
Lesson |
Text Book (Ref # 1) |
Test Schedule |
Week 1 | Chapters 1 – 2 | ||
Week 2 | Chapters 3 – 4 | Test 1 Due January 31 | |
Week 3 | Chapter 5 | ||
Week 4 | Chapter 6 | Test 2 Due February 12 | |
Week 5 | Chapter 7 | ||
Week 6 | Chapter 8 | Test 3 Due February 26 | |
Week 7 | Chapter 9 | ||
Week 8 | Chapter 10 | Test 4 Due March 12 | |
Text Book (Ref # 2) | |||
Week 9 | Chapters 1 – 3 | ||
Week 10 | Chapters 4 – 6 | Test 5 Due March 26 | |
Week 11 | Chapters 7 – 8 | ||
Week 12 | Chapters 9 – 10 | Test 6 Due April 9 | |
Final Test = 40 % | Final Test Due |
Counseling 701: Hidden Addiction
- Examine in depth the addictive cycle
- Addiction to Adrenaline
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Video games and cyber addiction
- Healing Life’s Hidden Addictions; Archibald Hart, Ph.D,. Servant Publications, Ann Arbor, Michigan, ISBN: 0-89283-787-X.
- Restoring Sexual Identity, hope for women who struggle with same-sex attraction: Anne Paulk. Harvest housepublishers.
Grading Scale: | Test Schedule | Percentage of course grade |
A+ = 96-100A- = 90-95B = 80-89Below 80 will get certificate of attendance | Test 1: Reflection paperTest 2: Research paper | 40%60% |
Week | Lesson | Text Book (Ref # 1) Assignment | Test Schedule |
Week 1 | What are hiding addictions | Page 1 | |
Week 2 | Addiction and craving | Page 23 | |
Week 3 | Is there an addictive personality? | Page 37 | |
Week 4 | The addictive cycle | Page 55 | |
Week 5 | Obsessions and compulsions | Page 73 | |
Week 6 | Lifestyle addictions | Page 95 | |
Reflection Paper | |||
Week 7 | Codependency: Addiction to helping | Page 111 | |
Week 8 | Addictions to sex and love | Page 145 | |
Week 9 | Addiction to adrenaline: hurry sickness | Page 171 | |
Week 10 | Addiction to food | Page 191 | |
Week 11 | Overcoming your hidden addiction | Page 213 | |
Week 12 | A theology for self-control | Page 237 | |
Research paper |
- Write four pages personal reflection on “Restoring Sexual Identity: hopefor women who struggle with same-sex attraction by Anne Paulk.
- Summary of research about 75% (you demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of your subject)
- Personal analysis about 25% (evaluate the validity of research, drawing conclusions based on your research)
Counseling 603: Chemical Dependency III
- During the must-attend face to face 6 clock hours’ class in the beginning of the course, Students shall be introduced to the Basics and Options of Treatment, as stated above. They should be familiarized with approaches that target addicted individuals and populations, like Intervention, Screening and Referral.
- Students shall meet their biweekly reading assignments through the entire Course by studying the assigned chapters or articles while preparing their list of questions. Questions shall be discussed and answered during the biweekly teleconference with the Instructor.
- Regular attendance of these scheduled teleconferences contributes to 50 out of 100% of the final grade. The course should have 7-8 biweekly teleconferences.
- A Final Test counts for the other 50% of the final grade.
- Drugs in Perspective (Edition 7) By: Richard Fields, Ph.D. (ISBN 978-0073380759)
- Steps of Transformation: An Orthodox Priest Explores the Twelve Steps By: Father Meletios Webber (amazon)
- Double Duty: Help for the Adult Child By: Claudia Black, Ph.D., M.S.W. (ISBN 978-0345361523)
- Breaking the Chains of Addiction By: Victor Mihailoff (amazon)
Counseling 602: Chemical Dependency II
- During the must-attend face to face 6 clock hours’ class in the beginning of the course, Students shall be prepared to learn more about addictive substances from all relevant aspects. Helpful tools, like PowerPoint presentations, will be used during the class.
- Students shall meet their biweekly reading assignments through the entire Course by studying the assigned chapters or articles while preparing their list of questions. Questions shall be discussed and answered during the biweekly teleconference with the Instructor or his associate.
- Regular attendance of these scheduled teleconferences contributes to 50 out of 100% of the final grade. The Course should include at least 5 biweekly teleconferences.
- A Final Test counts for the other 50% of the final grade.
Counseling 601: Introduction to Chemical Dependency
- During the must-attend face to face 6 clock hours’ class in the beginning of the course, Students shall be prepared to learn the Basics of Chemical Addiction as well as the Stages of Addiction and Dependency. Helpful tools, like movies and PowerPoint presentations, will be used during the class.
- Students shall meet their biweekly reading assignments through the entire Course by studying the assigned chapters or articles while preparing their list of questions. Questions shall be discussed and answered during the biweekly teleconference with the Instructor or his associate.
- Regular attendance of these scheduled teleconferences contributes to 50 out of 100% of the final grade. The Course should have 5 biweekly teleconferences.
- A Final Test counts for the other 50% of the final grade.
Counseling 504: Practical Applications of Christian Counseling
- The Helping Relationship (Process and Skills) Lawrence M. Brammer
- The Art of Helping (Lauren Littauer Briggs)
- Additional Reading Material: The Bible; Verses related to Christian counseling will be assigned and practiced. Additional articles assigned by Instructor. Case scenario’s related to all forms of addiction and mental health.
- Reading Assignments: Students to read 1 chapter each week as assigned.
- An important part of counseling and attaining these skills accurately is through a face to face and in person process. It is difficult to pick up on some cues over a phone conference when there are multiple people on the phone. It is also difficult to pick up on body language cues. My suggestion would be to cover this in the on-site portion of the class.
- Explain how empathy should be accurate and genuine
- Explain the limits of self-disclosure
- Explain why this is helpful and when it would not be helpful
- In my experience people are the most uncomfortable with this one because of the nature of how we interact in our lives outside of counseling
- Explain the crucial benefits of this and what to do if the silence gets too long. For example, I once saw a teen who wanted to be silent the entire session because she was forced to see me by her mother. This was her protest! What do you do in this case? Explain…
- Explain the difference between this and reflective statements and how the benefit is also different.
- Explain how this helps to clarify and to join with the client
- -Instructor will grade video session and give feedback to students.
- -Helper will describe their session experience and identify their strong skills while also addressing skills they need to work more on. (Written Assessment)
- Weekly Practice Sessions: 40% of Grade
- Final Exam/Written Assessment: 60%
- Students must be present for all practice sessions, on site teaching and Have Final Exam on due date.
Counseling 503: Introduction to Positive Psychology and Implications for Addiction
- Learning what is positive psychology?
- Learning the fundamentals of Positive Psychology
- Understanding the role of emotions
- Understanding the fundamentals of well-being and happiness
- Understanding positive psychology interventions
- Examining how this could be applied to addiction
Counseling 502: Advanced Course in Counseling Skills
- The Helping Relationship (Process and Skills) Lawrence M. Brammer (8th addition)
- The Art of Helping (Lauren Littauer Briggs)
- Additional Reading Material: Bible, verses related to Christian counseling will be assigned and practiced. Additional articles assigned by Instructor. Case scenario’s related to all forms of addiction and mental health.
- Reading Assignments: Students to read 1 chapter each week as assigned.
- Students will practice skills for 30 minutes each week via phone or internet.
- Students will alternate practice both being the helper and helpee as assigned.
- Students will be assigned a practice partner for the semester.
- Use of Empathy
- Reflective Statements
- Use of Silence
- Use of Paraphrasing
- Use of Interpretation
- Clarification and Leading questions.
- -Instructor will grade video session and give feedback to students.
- -Helper will describe their session experience and identify their strong skills while also addressing skills they need to work more on. (Written Assessment)
- Weekly Practice Sessions: 30% of Grade
- Self Assessment Paper 20% of Grade
- Final Exam/Written Assessment: 50% of Grade
- Students must be present for all practice sessions, on site teaching and Have Final Exam on due date.
Counseling 501: Biopsychosocial and Spiritual Perspectives on Addiction Family Ministry Advanced Program
- Understand fundamentals of addiction.
- Understanding biological perspective on addiction
- Understanding psychological perspective on addiction
- Understanding social perspectives on addiction
- Understanding spiritual perspective on addiction.
- Understanding interventions (spiritual and positive psychology interventions)
- Understand God’s grace related to the biopsychosocial and spiritual model on addiction
Counseling 22: Practicum III
- The required on-site portion of the course consists of 6 hours of interactive lectures with the instructor. These lectures will focus on advanced counseling competencies of professionalism, relational abilities, cultural credibility, assessment, intervention, advocacy, and consultation. Students will have the opportunity to observe and actively practice usable skills through experiential learning opportunities including “enactments” and “role-plays” of situations that are encountered in the church setting. Students will practice counseling skills in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. (20% grade)
- Following the on-site lectures, students will meet for 8 weekly webinar meetings that provide online group and one-on-one interaction with the instructor. These online meetings will provide students with a continued opportunity to discuss case conceptualization, case presentation of individual cases or vignettes, and reading assignments while ensuring that students get the supervision and support needed. It is the student’s responsibility to attend the webinars on time according to the schedule, which will be given during the on-site meeting. (40% grade)
- Students are expected to turn in a critique paper about the assigned book. Students are also to include their own reflections on specific ways they can serve their local churches based on the ministry ideas presented in the reading. (5-7 typed pages in length). A term paper is due on or before the end of the semester. (40% grade)