COU 6804Z – BRIEF THERAPY TECHNIQUES - 3 hrs. Credit
Dr. Buddy Wagner
118 Lowrey Hall – 601.925.3354
bwagner@mc.edu
SCOPE OF COURSE
The course is designed to provide an in-depth introduction to the varied
theoretical and methodological perspectives on brief therapy. This will be
accomplished through lecture and class discussion, case reviews, and roleplay. Additionally, the empirical validation of brief therapy will be examined.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A. To become consistent with the empirical validation of brief therapy.
B. To develop a brief therapy “mentality” and “methodology” for clinical
practice.
C. To demonstrate understanding of and application of a range of
interventions appropriate to a brief therapy modality.
REQUIRED TEXT
Wagner, B. (2014). Brief and Unusual Therapies. (e-book). Smashwords.com.
ASSIGNMENTS
A. In chapters 4-13 of the text answer the questions in bold print within the chapter
and complete the exercise at the end of each chapter. Answers to the questions and
descriptions of the results of the exercises are due on the assigned date, i.e. chpt. 4 is
due on Sep 12. Papers should be typed using 12-point type and double-spaced. Late
papers will receive half credit. Papers will be graded on a 1 – 10 point scale. This
will account for 25% of final grade.
B. Make a 30-50 minute tape demonstrating your ability to use brief therapy. Tape is
due Nov 28. This will account for 25% of final grade.
C. Read the assigned chapters and write a one-page critique describing what was
most helpful, anything with which you disagreed and overall effectiveness of the
chapter. Each critique is due the day the chapter is discussed in class, i.e. chapters
1&2 critiques are due Aug 29. Papers should be typed using 12-point type and
double-spaced. Late papers will receive half credit. Papers will be collected at the
beginning of class. Any paper turned in after the papers have been collected will be
considered late. Papers will be graded on a 1 – 6 point scale. This will account for
25% of final grade. On Oct 17 read the article found on your course overview and
write a one-page critique.
D. Read one of the following books and write a 6-8 page critique, describing what
was most helpful, anything with which you disagreed and overall effectiveness of the
book. Due Oct 10. Papers should be typed using 12-point type and double-spaced.
Ten-point deduction for each day the paper is late. Papers will be graded by attached
form. This will account for 25% of final grade.
Wagner, B. (2014). The Basics of Therapeutic Hypnosis. (e-book). Smashwords.com.
Slive, A. & Bobele, M. (2011). When One Hour Is All You Have. Phoenix: Zeig, Tucker
& Theisen.
Pearson, J. E. (2011). Why Do I Keep Doing This!!?. Bethel, CT: Crown House
Publishing.
Battino, R. (2011). Guided Imagery: Psychotherapy and Healing Through the Mind-Body
Connection. Bethel, CT: Crown House Publishing.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Experimental exercises, demonstrations and lectures will be employed as instructional
methods.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Grading scale is as follows:
94-100 = A
88-93 = B+
82-87 = B
76-81 = C+
70-75 = C
60-69 = D
0-59 = F
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance and participation is an important part of the course. Please refer to
the Graduate Bulletin about class attendance. “A student receives a grade of F in any
course immediately upon accumulating the following number of absences in that
class . . . . 4 in semester classes meeting 1 time per week.” If a student misses more
than the number of class periods specified in the university policy and believes that
there are reasonable explanations for the absences, he/she may appeal the absences to
the Dean of the School in which the course is being taught. Students may obtain a
Student Absence Appeal Form from the dean’s office.
POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
As noted in the university catalog, academic dishonesty violates the principle of
Christian education embraced by Mississippi College. Cheating on assignments will
result in a grade of “F” for that assignment and referral of the student to the Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student with an identified disability that affects his/her ability to perform the
work required for this course should notify the Student Counseling Services, located
in Alumni Hall, Room 4. The phone number is 601.925.7790.
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Positive Psychology
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Aug 22 – Introduction
Aug 29 – Chapters 1& 2
Sep 12 – Chapters 3&4
Sep 19 – Chapters 5&6
Sep 26 – Chapters 7&8
Oct 3 – Chapters 9&10
Oct 10 – Chapter 11 (book review due)
Oct 17 – Chapter 12
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Oct 31 – Chapter 13
Nov 7 – Chapter 14
Nov 14 –Chapters 15&16
Nov 21 – Demonstration and Practice
Nov 28 – Videos
Dec 5 – Videos
EVALUATION FORM FOR REVIEWS
There are 11 points possible in each of these nine areas making a maximum of 100
points.
9-11 = excellent; outstanding; work of exceptional quality
7-8 = very good to good quality; well done; definitely better than satisfactory
4-6 = satisfactory to fair quality; could use some improvement
2-3 = poor to unacceptable work; much improvement needed
0-1 = degrees of highly unacceptable work
_____1. Accuracy – extent to which the information is accurate.
_____2. Development of ideas – degree to which thoughts are fully, clearly, logically,
and specifically developed.
_____3. Specific points made - reasons are given for views, rather than unsupported
statements being made.
_____4. Form and organization - paper should flow well, and include a short
introduction, central paragraphs that expand the theme and a concluding/integrating
paragraph.
_____5. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling - university level; use a dictionary; have
someone proofread paper.
_____6. Examples – extent to which personal examples were used.
_____7. Creativity - paper reflects student’s uniqueness and ideas, rather than just
summarizing material from books.
_____8. Depth of thinking - paper shows that student gave a lot of thought to its content
and spent time making it the best possible effort, rather than throwing it together at the
last minute.
_____9. Following instructions – how well the student followed the instructions given in
the syllabus.
_____ Total points