COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY METHODS
PSYC 5680.002
Vicki L. Campbell, Ph.D.
364 Terrill Hall, 565-2671
email: VLC@unt.edu
GAB 406 Fall, 2008
Class Page: www.psyc.unt.edu/~campbell
Office Hours: W 12-1, TH 1-2, F 1-2 & by appt
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to:
1) the specialty of counseling psychology and professional psychology
2) research and practice in counseling psychology
3) major counseling and psychotherapy approaches and methods
Objectives:
1) develop an understanding and awareness of important figures, issues, content, and
resources in the three areas listed above
2) develop a scientist-practitioner viewpoint and become a more informed and critical
consumer of professional literature.
Expectations, Requirements, Grades
1) Attendance, completion of readings before class so discussions can take place, submission of
discussion points, and involvement in class discussions (15%)
2) Satisfactory performance on exams over assigned material (40% ---- 20% each exam)
3) Case presentation papers (15%)
4) Paper (30%)
Late assignments may result in a lowered grade for the assignment.
Final grades are calculated by summing grades for all the requirements. Grades are assigned using a
scale of A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = 59 and below.
Assignments
Text:
Lebow, J. L. (Ed.) (2008). Twenty-first century psychotherapies: Contemporary approaches to theory
and practice. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Gelso, C.J., & Fretz, B.R. (2001). Counseling psychology (2nd ed.). Fort Worth: Harcourt College
Publishers. Recommended. Chapters will be made available.
Readings A tentative schedule and reading assignments are attached. There may be revisions in the
schedule and readings as we progress through the semester. Most articles are available electronically
through the UNT libraries. Other readings will be on reserve or available at the Union Copy Center.
Exams Multiple choice exams with a take-home essay portion. You will need a scantron. Exams are
not cumulative, although they may build on previous information.
Discussion Points Submit at least 3 comments, reactions, or questions for class discussion from the
list of readings for topics noted on schedule. Email to me by 9:00 a.m. the day we are covering the topic
in class.
Presentations* You will work in groups and prepare 4 presentations to be given in class. The first will
illustrate fundamentals of counseling, and common difficulties encountered when mastering counseling
skills. The other 3 will apply a theoretical approach to case material describing a fictitious client.
Presentation Papers* For each presentation you will submit an individual paper addressing the topic.
Research Paper* An 8-10 page paper reviewing literature that addresses a counseling approach or a
research topic related to counseling. The paper should be scholarly and demonstrate a scientistpractitioner viewpoint. Select a topic that is current, and narrow and focused enough to be manageable.
- A proposal is due Oct. 3 listing your topic and citations for sources you will be using.
- The paper is due November 26. Email me a copy, and turn in a hard copy.
* Read the additional information on assignments on the class page www.psyc.unt.edu/~campbell
The Department of Psychology cooperates with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to make
reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities (cf. Americans with Disabilities Act and
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act). If you have not registered with ODA, we encourage you to do so. Please
present your written Accommodation Request to your instructor on or before the 12th class day. If you
experience any problems in getting reasonable accommodations, please contact the Psychology
Department Liaison or the ODA. Also, the Department complies with the University's policies concerning
discrimination and sexual harassment. If you have any complaints please contact the department
chairperson or UNT's Equal Opportunity Office.
Incompletes If you take an "I" (Incomplete) in any course, you must complete the work and have the "I"
removed within one year or you must enroll in the course again.
Academic Integrity Integrity is an important component of professional ethics in psychology, and the
university has a policy on academic dishonesty that applies to this course. You can find more information
in the UNT Code of Student Conduct and Discipline or the Graduate Catalog. It is your responsibility as a
graduate student to be aware of the definitions and implications of academic dishonesty. Identification of
academic dishonesty in this class can result in penalties including: additional work; a failing grade for the
assignment or class; a grade being reduced or changed; referral to the Dean of Students. The APA
publication manual and material on the UNT Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities webpage
(www.unt.edu/csrr) can help you understand and avoid plagiarism.
Psyc 5680.002
Date
Tentative Schedule of Topics and Assignments
Fall 2008
Topic
8/26
8/28
Introduction to course
Introduction to counseling psychology
Discussion points
9/2
9/4
Context of professional psychology
Ethical & Multicultural Issues
Discussion points
Discussion points
9/9
9/11
Research & Science
Fundamentals of counseling and psychotherapy
Discussion points
9/16
9/18
Fundamentals of counseling and psychotherapy
Presentations: Fundamentals
9/23
9/25
EXAM
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
9/30
10/2
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
10/7
10/9
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
10/14
10/16
Case Presentations: Behavioral and cognitive approaches
Humanistic approaches
10/21
10/23
Humanistic approaches
Humanistic approaches
10/28
10/30
Humanistic approaches
Case Presentations: Humanistic approaches
11/4
11/6
Psychodynamic approaches
Psychodynamic approaches
11/11
11/13
Psychodynamic approaches
Psychodynamic approaches
11/18
11/20
Case Presentations: Psychodynamic approaches
Other approaches
11/25
11/27
12/2
12/4
Other approaches
THANKSGIVING
Other approaches
Review
12/11
FINAL EXAM Thursday, 1:30-3:30
10/3
11/26
PAPER PROPOSAL
RESEARCH PAPER DUE
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READINGS
Fall, 2008
Introduction to counseling psychology
Gelso & Fretz
Chapter 7, On Becoming a Counseling Psychologist (pp. 196-214)
Chapter 1, Counseling Psychology
Chapter 2, Development of the Profession
Baker, D. B. (2003). Counseling Psychology. In D. K. Freedheim (Ed.) Handbook of Psychology: History
of Psychology, Vol. 1 (357-365). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons
Context of professional psychology
Gelso & Fretz
Chapter 4, Professional Psychology in a Changing World
American Psychological Association (1999). Archival description of Counseling Psychology. Counseling
Psychologist, 28, 589-592.
Ethical issues
American Psychological Association (2002). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
American Psychologist, 57, 1060-1073.
Knapp, S., & Vandecreek, L. (2003). An overview of the major changes in the 2002 APA ethics code.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 301-308.
Hamilton, J. C., & Spruill, J. (1999). Identifying and reducing risk factors related to trainee-client sexual
misconduct. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30, 318-327.
Handelsman, M. M., Gottlieb, M. C., Knapp, S. (2005). Training ethical psychologists: An acculturation
model. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 59-65.
Multicultural issues
Gelso & Fretz
Chapter 6, Competent Counseling in a Culturally Diverse Society
American Psychological Association (2003). Guidelines on multicultural education, training, research,
practice, and organizational change for psychologists. American Psychologist, 58, 377-402.
Sue, D. W. (2005). Racism and the conspiracy of silence: Presidential Address. Counseling Psychologist,
33, 100-114.
Cardemil, E. V., & Battle, C. L. (2003). Guess who’s coming to therapy? Getting comfortable with
conversations about race and ethnicity in psychotherapy. Professional Psychology: Research and
Practice, 34, 278-286.
Roysircar, G. (2004). Cultural self-awareness assessment: Practice examples from psychology training.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35, 658-666.
Research and Science
Lambert, M. J., & Hawkins, E. J. (2004). Measuring outcome in professional practice: Considerations in
selecting and using brief outcome instruments. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35,
492-499.
Lambert, M. J., & Archer, A. (2006). Research findings on the effects of psychotherapy and their
implications for practice. In C. D. Goodheart, A. E. Kazdin, & R. J. Sternberg (Eds.) Evidence-based
psychotherapy: Where practice and research meet (pp.111-130). Washington, DC: APA.
PSYC 5680.002
READINGS
Fall, 2008
APA presidential task force on evidence-based practice. (2006). American Psychologist, 61(4), 271-285.
Wampold, B. E., Lichtenberg, J. W., & Waehler, C. A. (2005). A broader perspective: Counseling
Psychology’s emphasis on evidence. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 35, 27-38.
Fundamentals of counseling and psychotherapy
Lebow
Chapter 14, Common Factors in Psychotherapy
Gelso & Fretz
Chapter 9, The Counselor's Response to the Client
Chapter 8, The Therapeutic Relationship
Hill, C. E., & O’Brien, K. M. (1999). Helping skills: Facilitating exploration, insight, and action.
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Chapter 3, Process of Helping.
Morrow, K. A., & Deidan, C. T. (1992). Bias in the counseling process: How to recognize it and avoid
it. Journal of Counseling and Development, 70, 571-577.
Behavioral and cognitive approaches
Lebow
Chapter 2, Behavior Therapy
Lebow
Chapter 3, Cognitive Therapy
Suinn, R. M., & Deffenbacher, J. L. (1988). Anxiety management training. The Counseling
Psychologist, 16, 31-49.
Goldfried, M. R. (1988). Application of rational restructuring to anxiety disorders. The Counseling
Psychologist, 16, 50-68.
Meichenbaum, D. H., & Deffenbacher, J. L. (1988). Stress inoculation training. The Counseling
Psychologist, 16, 69-90.
Young, J. E., Rygh, J. L., Weinberger, A. D., & Beck, A. T. (2008). Cognitive therapy for depression.
In D. H. Barlow (Ed.), Clinical handbook of psychological disorders: A step-by-step treatment
manual (4th ed., pp. 250-305). New York: Guilford.
Dryden, W., & Ellis, A. (2003). Albert Ellis Live! Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Preface by Windy Dryden
Chapter 1, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Albert Ellis’s use of
demonstration sessions.
Chapter 10, Ellis’s interview with Yvonne.
Chapter 11, Commentary on Ellis’s interview with Yvonne.
Humanistic approaches
Lebow
Chapter 4, Experiential Therapy
Zimring, F. (2000). Person-centered therapy. In F. Dumont & R. J. Corsini (Eds.). Six therapists and
one client (2nd ed, pp. 223-266.). New York: Springer.
Rice, L. N., & Greenberg, L. S. (1991). Two affective change events in client-centered therapy. In J.
Safran & L. S. Greenberg (Eds.). Emotion, psychotherapy, and change. New
York: Guilford.
PSYC 5680.002
READINGS
Fall, 2008
Yontef, G. (1998). Dialogic Gestalt therapy. In L. S. Greenberg & J. C. Watson (Eds.). Handbook of
experiential psychotherapy. New York: Guilford.
Psychodynamic approaches
Lebow
Chapter 7, Psychoanalytic Therapy
Magnavita, J. J. (1993). The evolution of short-term dynamic psychotherapy: Treatment of the future?
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 24, 360-366.
Patton, M. J., & Meara, N. M., & Robbins, S. B. (1992). Psychoanalytic counseling. Oxford, England:
John Wiley.
Chapter 8, Principles of interviewing
Messer, S. B., & Warren, C. S. (1995). Models of brief psychodynamic therapy: A comparative
approach. New York: Guilford.
Chapter 4, An Integrative Psychoanalytic Model: Mann
Binder, J. L., & Strupp, H. H. (1991). The Vanderbilt approach to time-limited dynamic psychotherapy.
In P. Crits-Christoph & J. P. Barber (Eds.) Handbook of short-term dynamic psychotherapy. New
York: Basic Books.
Other approaches
Lebow
Chapter 5, Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Therapy
Lebow
Chapter 12, Integrative Therapy
Lebow
Chapter 13, Technical Eclecticism and Multimodal Therapy