SYLLABUS FOR BEREAVEMENT
COUNSING WITH
FAMILIES
Term: Summer 2004
(7/9,10,11 & 23, 24, 25)
Course Number: 33357W
Instructor: Ms. Pat Bogash
E-mail: Patcoun@aol.com
Home
Phone: (708) 798-6226
Fax
No. (708) 798-8817
Instructor
Background: M.H.S. Health
Science, Governor's State University
Professional Credentials:
LCPC, Illinois; NCC, NBFC (National Bereavement Facilitator Counselor),
CDAC. MISAII, MAC
Course
Time: Friday,
Saturday, Sunday 10:00-6:00
Course
Description: The student will be introduced to the concepts of
complicated grief reactions vs. simple reaction as well as the differences
between a normal grief response and depression. The student will learn the wide
range of responses including adult vs. children deaths as well as gender
differences. Students will be introduced to both long term and short term
reactions to grief.
Learning
Outcomes/Competencies: At the end of this course students will be
able to:
1.
Identify
the complicated vs. simple grief reactions.
2.
Identify
a grief reaction from a clinical depression.
3.
Identify
the concept of secondary losses.
4.
Identify
specific grief reactions as they apply to adult grief vs. child grief, gender
differences, specific death situations like suicide and murder.
Textbooks:
Rando, Therese A. (1993). Treatment of
Complicated Mourning. Research Press: Champaign, IL
Teaching/
Learning Strategies:
In-Class Role Plays, Simulation Exercises, Group
Discussion, Blackboard Discussions, Lecture
Assessments
Formative
Assessment:
Class Exercises and in-class role-plays as well as
participation in Blackboard Discussion Forums are indicators of students'
participation in class. Participation
is evaluated as part of the final grade.
However, the primary purpose of these exercises is to provide evidence
of how well students are progressing toward mastery of course outcomes.
Summative
Assessment:
In-Class Exercises, Blackboard participation, journaling and the Final Paper provide
evidence of the extent to which students have mastered the learning outcomes by
the end of the course.
Class
Policy for Assignments:
Specific instructions will be given for all written
assignments. All assignments are due on
the designated due date unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.
Grading
Scale:
A
Range: Students who demonstrate a high-level of mastery of
the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class participation and the
Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the A range.
B
Range: Students who demonstrate a satisfactory level of
mastery of the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class
participation and the Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the B range.
C
Range: Students who demonstrate a minimum level of
mastery of the competencies assessed in the peer evaluation of class
participation and the Final Take-Home Exam will earn a grade in the C range.
D
Range: Students who fail to demonstrate a minimum level of
the assessed competencies or fail to complete one of the Summative Assessments
will earn a grade in the D range.
F: Students who fail to
complete the minimum requirements for class participation and any one of the
summative assessments will receive a grade of F.
Class
Policy on Attendance: Attendance at all classes is required. Students may not make-up any assessment
given in any class unless they have notified the Instructor prior to the missed
class.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices
are to be turned off during class time unless there is a medical or family
emergency.
Course Outline
Class
Dates: Topics
July
15 Final
paper due
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must
be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
Bereavement
and the Family Assignments
1. Final Paper and Final Exam
What
I learned paper incorporated into the final exam. You are to view the video
Moonlight Mile and using what you have learned in class critic the movie. Look
at the roles in the movie and the family dynamics that are played out. This
paper should be at least 5 to 7 pages
long, typewritten and double-spaced. It
must be readable or you will not receive credit for the paper! Follow the Death History handout and
incorporate what you learned in this course into the paper. It must be faxed or
mailed (email or snail) by July 15th.
2. Grief Journal
Maintain
a journal that you write in after each class and after completing each
assignment. Write about how you are feeling about these experiences in relation
to your own losses. Let the journal be a free expression. It will not be turned
in-it is private and you are free to share only what you want to share with
other classmates. I will make sure you are doing the journal.
3. Participation in Blackboard Discussion Forum
questions is a significant part of your grade. You are responsible to fully
answer each question in the forum and to respond to at least two other fellow
students’ comments.
4. There will be an agreed upon date where all
students will have access to a computer so that they can participate in a
Virtual Classroom session. There is an assignment that must be prepared before
this session. This is mandatory.