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105 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 skills necessary for effectively counseling and communicating with children, adolescents, and their families. Prerequisite: CO 503 Human Development and Counseling. Three hours. CO 557 Missions and Counseling Explores the growing area of the application of counseling and care ministries in mission contexts. The focus is on supporting missionaries to fulfill the mandate of world evangelization. Attention is given to the training of nationals as counselors and counseling cross-culturally. Models, skills, case studies, and resources are discussed. Two hours. CO 560 Brief Counseling in Ministry Settings Examines the philosophical base, strategies, and Christian implications of several models of brief counseling (e.g., problem-solving, solution-focused therapy, and an integrated problem and salutation approach) applicable for counseling in ministry settings. A focus on a Christian model using spiritual interventions is included Attention is given to the practical techniques of each model. The use of homework techniques in therapy, including the use of cinema therapy is addressed. Prerequisite: CO 510 Counseling Foundations or CO 526 Therapeutic Communication or instructor permission. Corequisite: CO 570 Brief Counseling Practicum for Ministry Settings. Two hours.