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85 CO 526 Therapeutic Communication This course is designed to help students develop the facilitative skills that form the basis of therapeutic communication in both formal and informal counseling settings. The focus is on empathy as a way of being, and as the core skill in relating to both individuals and couples. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the MA in Counseling Ministries or MDiv program with a concentration in chaplaincy or pastoral care and counseling, Certificate in Chaplaincy, or instructor permission. Two hours. CO 541 Gender Issues in Counseling Examines the gender-specific issues that arise in counseling contexts, reviews social science research on gender differences/similarities, and gender development and identity, and grounds these topics in biblical/theological themes and reflection. In addition, case studies and class discussion are used to identify the subtleties of sexism in counseling and specific approaches to therapy appropriate for women and men. Two hours. CO 543 Sexuality and Counseling Overviews the issues related to the development of healthy sexuality and sexual disorders. Attention is given to a theology of sexuality as it relates to living out Christian values regarding sexuality in contemporary society. Consideration is given to sexual disorders and their treatment, and to common sexual issues that arise in the counseling process. Two or three hours. CO 551 Crisis Counseling This course focuses on the assessment of individual crisis situations, and the specific, practical intervention techniques and skills related to acute, emotional personal turmoil. Attention is given to a Christian theology of crisis and the role spirituality and religion play in helping or hindering persons in crisis. Emphasis is on the need to stabilize clients during the first critical seventy-two hours of crisis. Various types of personal crisis such as suicide, domestic violence, addictions, homicide, death, divorce, health issues, and life transitions will be discussed and appropriate interventions taught and practiced. Two hours. CO 552 Marriage and Family Counseling An introductory course in marriage and family counseling which helps students acquire knowledge of relationship dynamics, assessment, and skills related to working with couples and families. The Christian view of marriage informs the consideration of the nature of marriage and family in contemporary society. Students learn specific approaches to premarital, marital and family counseling with an emphasis on the value of a systematic perspective, as well as specific and practical evaluation and treatment tools. Three hours. CO 555 Addictions and Counseling Discusses the etiology, distinctives, and specific difficulties related to addictive behaviors. Group and individual approaches to the treatment of substance abuse and other addictions are presented. Attention is given to preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions to address substance abuse and other addictions. Three hours. CO 556 Counseling Children and Adolescents Provides a brief history of theoretical foundations and a working knowledge of contemporary interventions for counseling children and adolescents. Practical considerations and specific techniques are demonstrated and discussed against a backdrop of biblical integration related to child and adolescent development and parenting. Materials used in the course are aimed at helping students develop basic