Root Issue Paper [20% of the final course grade]
(Meets Course Objectives #1, 2, 3, 4.)
Due Sunday, Week 4
Purpose:
To give you an opportunity to research a topic specific to counseling and to further develop critical thinking skills.
Explanation:
During your role play, look for a “root issue” that may be impacting your “client.” A root issue is something like: anger, depression, anxiety, fear of failure, perfectionism, etc. You will need to do some research on that issue (cause and effect) and how individuals and families are impacted by this issue. It is expected that you will use the information obtained from your research to help your client during your final role-play exercise.
Guidelines:
Specific format:
Your paper should have the following sections:
§ There are two sample papers included in the Course Materials folder
150 Psychology
152 Perception, movement, emotions & drives
153 Mental processes & intelligence
154 Subconscious & altered states
155 Differential & developmental psychology
156 Comparative psychology
158 Applied psychology
250 Christian orders & local church
253 Pastoral office & work
254 Parish administration
259 Pastoral care of families & kinds of persons
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