Advanced Courses
Advanced Courses
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Counseling 703: Hope for The Broken Hearted
Instructors:
Fr. Makary Ibrahim (Former Psychiatrist)
E-mail: agapemercy@gmail.com
Phone: 210-730-3782
Course Description:
This course will explore the new research on addictive behaviors and the most effective way to overcome, craving, escape from boredom, the pursuit of pleasure, the avoidance of pain, and the relief from chaos is some of the topics that will be covered in the course. Also, emphasis is placed on the spiritual dynamic at the heart of addiction and the path from recovery to discovery and onto the path of grace.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, students will understand:
· Roadblocks to recovery
· Principles of recovery
· Discuss the role and place that 12-Step programs hold in sexual addiction
· Healthy relationship
· Hope for the broken hearted
· Biblical transformation
Required Text:
1. God will Make a way by Dr.Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, Integrity publishers. ISBN: 1-59145-124-8.
2. Undefiled by Harry Schaumburg. Moody Publishers., ISBN: 978-0-8024-6069-1.
On-Site Lesson Schedule:
Readings Prior to Arrival: The first three chapters in undefiled by Harry Schaumburg the Instructor will give an overview of the course and will emphasize the important points.
Test Schedule Percentage of course grade A+ = 96-100
A- = 90-95
B = 80-89
Below 80 will get certificate of attendance
F Below 60
Test 1 – 6
Final Test 70%
30%
Course Requirements:
1. Attending the course’s lectures in the announced conference.
2. Having daily access to the Internet and basic typing skills.
3. Turning Tests & assignments after the dead line may reduce the score.
4. There will be a comprehensive final exam which will be following all the rest of the work that has been completed and turned in.
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
Instructor:
Fr. Makary Ibrahim (Former Psychiatrist)
E-mail: agapemercy@gmail.com, Phone: 210-730-3782
Course Description:
This course will provide a deeper understanding of the dependencies of the heart, romance, relationships, and sexual intimacy.
Course Objectives:
The student will learn about:
Test SchedulePercentage of course gradeA+ = 96-100
A- = 90-95
B = 80-89
Below 80 will get certificate of attendance
F = Below 60Test 1 – 6
Final Test60%
40%
Course Requirements:
1. Attending the course’s lectures in the announced conference.
2. Having daily access to the Internet and basic typing skills.
3. Turning Tests & assignments after the dead line may reduce the score.
4. There will be a comprehensive final exam which will be following all the rest of the work that has been completed and turned in.
- 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
Instructors:
Mrs. Margo Rizk, M.A., Diploma, Christian Counselor
E-mail: rizkmargo@gmail.com, Phone: 412-793-1868
Fr. Makary Ibrahim,M.D.
Course Description:
This course will provide a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding addictions, in order to develop strategies for coping and empowerment.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, students will:
Course Requirements:
1. Attending the course’s lectures in the announced conference.
2. Having daily access to the Internet and basic typing skills.
3. The research paper will be due at the end of the semester.
Distance Learning Lesson Schedule
Reflection Paper
- 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
On Site Instructor & Contact Information:
INSTRUCTOR: YOUSRY ARMANIOS, M.D., M.A.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: YARMANIOS@HOTMAIL.COM
PHONE NUMBER: 614-327-8289
Course Prerequisites: Students who wish to join this course can only be qualified after successful completion of Courses 601 & 602.
Course Objectives: Counseling 603 should help Students comprehend the Basics and Options of Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence. Course 603 should deal with the psycho-spiritual, psychosocial and pharmacological aspects of treatment, as well as the relevant methodological outlines that are followed in this regard.
Course Description:
The Course provides actual onsite didactic function in terms of education through Six Introductory Clock Hours of face to face, on-site teaching by the Instructor. Thereafter, teaching has to be completed electronically and/or telephonically as Students begin studying the Assigned Books besides the Reading Articles provided by the Instructor. Passing the course requires a grade of at least 60 out of 100% according to what is detailed below.
A list of other Recommended Books and/or A/V Material shall be available to Students to help them deepen their knowledge about treatment of chemical addiction.
Course Requirements and Grading:
- 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
On Site Instructor & Contact Information:
NAME: YOUSRY ARMANIOS, M.D., M.A.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: YARMANIOS@HOTMAIL.COM
PHONE NUMBER: 614-327-8289
Course Prerequisites: Students who wish to join this course can only be qualified after successful completion of all basic courses of the Family Ministry Program.
Course Objectives: Counseling 602 should continue introducing Students to understand the basic Epidemiological, Pharmacological and Psychopathological aspects of various Mood Altering Substances along with the most updated information on their addictive patterns and impact on behaviors of individuals and families and the community. Counseling 602 is actually a continuum of Counseling 601.
Course Description:
The Course provides actual onsite didactic function in terms of education through Six Introductory Clock Hours of face to face, on-site teaching by the Instructor and/or his associate. Thereafter, teaching has to be completed electronically and/or telephonically as Students begin studying an Assigned Book and/or Reading Articles provided by the Instructor. Passing the course requires a grade of at least 60 out of 100% according to what is detailed below.
A list of other Recommended Books and A/V Material shall be available to Students to help them deepen their knowledge about substance abuse and chemical dependency.
Course Requirements and Grading:
- 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
On Site Instructor & Contact Information:
NAME: YOUSRY ARMANIOS, M.D., M.A.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: YARMANIOS@HOTMAIL.COM
PHONE NUMBER: 614-327-8289
Course Prerequisites: Students who wish to join this course can only be qualified after successful completion of all basic courses of the Family Ministry Program.
Course Objectives: Counseling 601 should introduce Students to understand the basic Epidemiological, Pharmacological and Psychopathological aspects of various Mood Altering Substances along with the most updated information on their addictive patterns and impact on behaviors of individuals and families and the community.
Course Description:
The Course provides actual onsite didactic function in terms of education through Six Introductory Clock Hours of face to face, on-site teaching by the Instructor and/or his associate. Thereafter, teaching has to be completed electronically and/or telephonically as Students begin studying an Assigned Book and/or Reading Articles provided by the Instructor. Passing the course requires a grade of at least 60 out of 100% according to what is detailed below.
A list of other Recommended Books and A/V Material shall be available to Students to help them deepen their knowledge about substance abuse and chemical dependency.
Course Requirements and Grading:
- 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
Course Description:
This course will allow students to learn and practice counseling techniques, which would make of them better helpers.
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course, students will be more comfortable with counseling others in both, a personal and a social capacity. Students will learn and practice the purpose of using empathy, silence, questioning, reflecting and paraphrasing to help with their counseling work. Other techniques will also be taught and modeled.
Required Text:
- 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
Instructor: Christine E. Agaibi, MA (ABD – PhD Candidate Counseling Psychology)
Email: cagaibi1@yahoo.com
Phone: 216.338.7277 (Cell)
Course Description: Course is designed to familiarize students (lay Christian helpers) with the fundamentals of Positive Psychology and the positive aspects of the human experience. Students will learn about the history of positive psychology and interventions and application to this psychological construct. Students will learn the research and application of fundamental topics such as happiness, well-being, resilience, post-traumatic growth, values, strengths. Students will explore how interventions of positive psychology can be applied to addictions and how we can better understand ourselves and the people we interact with through a positive psychology lens. Students will also learn about the impact and implications for increasing well-being.
Course Objective:
- 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
Counselor:MARY MICHAIL, MA. LPC. NCC.
Home Phone 248.629.5152, Cell Phone 248.762.6748,
Email: marymichail@hotmail.com
Course Description: This advanced course will allow students to apply counseling skills they have previously learned. The purpose of this course is intended to help students by allowing them regular practice and supervision of their counseling abilities. By doing so, students will gain a better awareness of how to handle multiple cases/problems more efficiently. This course will also increase student’s knowledge of their counseling weaknesses and strengths.
Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course, students will be more comfortable with counseling others both in a personal and social capacity. Students will learn, practice and receive supervision and feedback about their skills.
Required Text:
- 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
Instructor: Christine E. Agaibi, M.A. (ABD) (Ph.D. Candidate in Counseling Psychology)
Email: cagaibi1@yahoo.com
Required Text:
1) Handbook for Christ-Centered Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselors – By Michael Belzman, PhD – Xulon Press – 2010 – ISBN-9781609578091
2) Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions – The Brenda Approach – By Joseph Volpiccelli, Helen Pettinati, A. Thomas McLellan, and Charles P. O’Brien – The Guilford Press 2001 – ISBN – 1-57230-618-1
Supplemental Material will be supplied by the instructor throughout the course.
Important and Useful Website: www.samhsa.gov – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Course Description:
This is a survey course, which covers biological, social, psychological, and spiritual perspectives on addiction in four modules. This course will examine a holistic view of addictions as well as interventions and positive psychological and spiritual interventions.
Course Objectives:
- 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