Get Guided CEFS 500 Orientation to Counselors Professional Identity and Function
Course Description
This course introduces students to concepts regarding the professional functioning of licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists, including history, roles, professional organizations, standards, and credentialing. Current issues in the practice of counseling and marriage and family therapy in a variety of professional settings are explored. Students are also introduced to program policies, graduate-level writing, and APA style.
For information regarding the prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
An understanding of the historical development of the relational/systemic perspective, contemporary conceptual foundations of therapy including early and contemporary models of Marriage and Family Therapy, evidence-based practice and the biopsychosocial perspective are integral to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
COAMFTE Standard:
FCA 1: Foundations of Relational/Systemic Practice, Theories & Models (Minimum of 6 semester credits/8 quarter credits/90 clock hours)This area facilitates students developing competencies in the foundations and critical epistemological issues of MFTs. It includes the historical development of the relational/systemic perspective and contemporary conceptual foundations of MFTs, and early and contemporary models of MFT, including evidence-based practice and the biopsychosocial perspective
| Outcomes | Course/Experience – Evidence |
| FCA1a. Introduce students to the foundations and historical development of a systemic perspective | Quiz: Family Relationship Framework Quiz: Family Development Quiz: System Theory &Thinking Quiz: Origins & Growth Family Therapy Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment Wellness of the System Paper Assignment |
| FCA1b. Understand the historical development and contemporary conceptualization of Marriage and Family Theories | Quiz: Psychodynamic Models Quiz: Transgenerational Quiz: Experiential Quiz: Structural Quiz: Strategic Quiz: Behavioral /CBT Quiz: Solution Focused Therapy Quiz: Narrative Therapy Quiz: Comparative View of MFT Discussion: Video Blog – Family Session Discussion: Video Blog – Couples Session |
| FCA1c. Introduce students to evidence based practices with a biopsychosocial perspective including ethical;, cultural and spiritual concepts | Quiz: Diversity in Family Quiz: Professional Issues & Ethical Practice Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment State Licensure Checklist Assignment Wellness of the System Paper Assignment Discussion: Video Blog – Ethical Systemic Social Responsibility Discussion: Video Blog – Family Session Discussion: Video Blog – Couples Session Discussion: Video Blog – Research Interests |
| FCA1d. Introduce students to special issues and populations within Marriage and Family Therapy | Quiz: Population Based Quiz: Evidence Based Practices Discussion: Video Blog – Family Session Discussion: Video Blog – Couples Session Discussion: Video Blog – Research Interests |
Evidence of Student Competencies: Marriage and Family Therapy
| Standard | Course/Experience – Evidence |
| MA in Marriage and Family PLO’s | |
| PLO 1: Apply Ethical/Legal Standards Apply the ethical and professional principles, standards, and expectations that are integral to a professional counselor’s role and identity. | Quiz: Professional Issues & Ethical Practice Quizzes: Criminal Background Check (Purchase, Submission and Fingerprint) MFT Program Scavenger Hunt Assignment State Licensure Checklist Assignment Discussion: Video Blog – Ethical Systemic Social Responsibility |
| PLO 2: Apply Diverse Populations for Treatment Apply the social and cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills required to work with diverse populations at all developmental stages across the lifespan in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner. | Quiz: Diversity in Family Quiz: Population Based Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment Discussion: Ethical Systemic Social Responsibility |
| PLO 3: Assess Counseling Skills Assess the individual and group counseling skills necessary to establish and build a therapeutic relationship and will form a preliminary theoretical framework when counseling individuals at all developmental stages across the lifespan. | Discussion: Video Blog – Family Session Discussion: Video Blog – Couples Session |
| PLO 4: Use Developmentally Appropriate Assessments Use developmentally appropriate assessment relevant to the client’s academic/education, career, personal, and social development and identify ethical, social, and cultural factors related to assessment. | Quiz: Evidence Based Practices Wellness of the System Paper Assignment |
| PLO 5: Evaluate Research and Writing Skills Evaluate research and apply it to their counseling practice in accordance with best practices and identify social and cultural implications for interpreting and reporting results. | Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment Wellness of the System Paper Assignment Discussion: Video Blog – Research Interests |
| PLO 6: Integrate Biblical Principles and Secular Theories Integrate faith and spirituality into counseling where appropriate in an in an ethically competent manner. | Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment Discussion: Video Blog – Ethical Systemic Social Responsibility |
| PLO 7: MAFC/T-Synthesize Family Systems Theories to Treat Clients Synthesize theories of family systems and dynamics into a comprehensive systems approach to counseling that informs assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for marriage, couples, and family client(s) with a broad array of presenting problems.
| Quiz: System Theory & Thinking Quiz: Psychodynamic Models Quiz: Transgenerational Quiz: Experiential Quiz: Structural Quiz: Strategic Quiz: Behavioral/CBT Quiz: Solution-Focused Therapy Quiz: Narrative Therapy Quiz: Comparative View of MFT Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment Wellness of the System Paper Assignment |
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions: Video Blogs (4)
Canvas discussion video blogs provide the student with the opportunity to articulate and present course concepts and respond to peer contributions. (MLOs FCA1b,c,d; PLOs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6).
MFT Program Scavenger Hunt Assignment
The student will use the MFT Counseling Handbook and Liberty online resources to complete a scavenger hunt in order to become familiar with the policies, procedures, and services applicable to the student and Liberty University’s Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies. (MLO PLO 1)
Systemic Thinking Paper Assignment
The student will write a 2-3 page paper in the current APA format on the basic tenets of Systemic thinking including application to diverse populations and compatibility with a Christian Worldview (MLO FCA1a,c; PLO 2, 5, 6)
State Licensure Checklist Assignment
The student will conduct a search of requirements for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy within their state and complete the checklist connecting program courses to educational components, outlining post-graduate requirements and storing applicable codes for future reference. (MLOs FCA1c, PLO 1)
Wellness of the System Paper Assignment
The student will write a 2-3 page paper in the current APA format that focuses on the definition of vicarious trauma and a personal systemic assessment and systemic wellness plan. (MLOs: FCA1 a, c ; PLO 4, 5)
Quizzes: Criminal Background Check (CBC) (3)
The student will purchase a background check from CastleBranch. The student will submit proof of purchase to Canvas: CBC Purchase. (MLO PLO 1) The student will submit proof of background check submission to Canvas: CBC Submission (MLO PLO1). The student will submit proof of fingerprint requirement for a background check to Canvas CBC Fingerprint (MLO PLO1)
Quizzes (17)
Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the module in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions, and have a 20-minute time limit except for Module 8: week 8 which contains 20 questions with a 30-minute time limit. (MLOs FCA1 a, b, c, d ; PLO 1, 2, 4, 7)
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