General Catalog - John F. Kennedy University

School of Holistic StudiesHSJ 5201–02 Diagnosis, Assessmentand _____________________________________________________________________Therapeutic Strategy A–B 3/3An examination of traditional and somatic diagnostic systemsincluding the DSM-IV-TR and somatic typologies. Assessmentmethods and therapeutic strategies appropriate to differentdiagnostic categories are covered.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5205 Body-Oriented Psychotherapies 3Students examine psychological attitudes and learn how theseattitudes are embodied in a particular physical structure. Therelationships between Freudian, Jungian, and somatic approachessuch as Reichian therapy or bioenergetics are covered. Prerequisite:HSJ 5106.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5210 Child Therapy 3Examines the psychological issues of childhood from traditionaland somatic perspectives. Reviews a variety of therapeutic methodsfor working with children and addresses the child’s expressionof energy, physical motility, and health. Prerequisite: HSJ 5121.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5211 Child Therapy B 2This advanced course examines the theory and practice of childand adolescent therapy in the school setting. Childhood disorders,basic child interviewing skills, and intervention decisions are alsoaddressed. Prerequisite: HSJ 5210.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5215 Marriage and Family Counseling A 3Introduction to the principles and methods of marriage and familycounseling including family systems theories, methods for assessmentof family interaction patterns, and intervention strategiesappropriate to different types of family dysfunction. Therelationship between family systems and principles of holismare discussed. Prerequisite: HSJ 5121.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5216 Marriage and Family Counseling B 3Application of principles and methods of marriage and familycounseling and marriage and family systems theory to specificfamily problems such as terminal illness, psychosomatic disorders,and addictive behavior. Prerequisite: HSJ 5215.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5220 Jungian Psychology 3Presents basic Jungian concepts, models of the psyche, andprocesses. The contributions of Jung and Jungian-orientedtherapists to the field of transpersonal and somatic psychologywill be explored. Includes the nature of archetypes, myth, ritual,dreams, and how to work with clients using these resources as wellas how these elements are present in our own lives and culture.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5225 Basic Addiction Studies 3Basic information about alcoholism and chemical dependencyincluding definitions, impact upon the users and their envronments,medical aspects, current theories of the etiology ofsubstance abuse, major treatment approaches, and communityresources. Topics are covered from a systems perspective andinclude spiritual and nutritional issues in chemical dependency.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5230 Sexuality 2The sexual response cycle, male and female sexuality, and sexualdevelopment and dysfunction are discussed from physiological,psychological, sociocultural, and somatic perspectives. Explorestherapeutic approaches as they apply to individuals, couples, andfamilies.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5235 Ethics and the Law 3Students become familiar with the existing legal and ethical issuesfacing therapists. MFT licensing requirements and California lawsfor psychotherapists are studied.HSJ 5301–04 SupervisedField _____________________________________________________________________Practicum A–D 3/3/3/3Supervised clinical experience in marriage and family therapyin approved settings. Students gain first-hand knowledge andexperience working with clients and receive weekly supervisionby qualified, licensed therapists. Supervised field practicum spansfour academic quarters. Permission required to register.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5305 Supervised Field Practicum 1–3This course may be required if a student needs additionalclinical work. Students may also choose to do an extra quarterof placement.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5307 Expressive Arts Camp Prep 3Theory and practice of developing an expressive arts laboratoryfor children. Child development and the psychology of creativityare covered as well as the logistics of planning and implementinga camp experience. Emphasizes skills development in groupfacilitation and conflict resolution. Required prior to field placementat JFKU’s expressive arts camp.HSJ 5313 Advanced Clinical Skills:Being _____________________________________________________________________the Psychotherapist 2This course, designed for third-year students in field practicum,explores the professional use of clinical interventions fromsomatic, transpersonal, and holistic perspectives. Case materialfrom the trainee’s current MFT placement will serve as thestarting point for discussion, role-play, dyad work, and lecture.This course is taken concurrently with the student’s third quarterof field practicum.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5315 Case Seminar: Individuals 3Clinical case supervision for students in supervised fieldpracticum. Case presentations from the student’s currentplacement serve as a starting point for lecture, discussion,role-play, and self-exploration. To be taken concurrently withthe student’s second quarter of supervised field practicum.HSJ _____________________________________________________________________5320 Case Seminar: Families 3Students in supervised field practicum develop formal casepresentations of families and receive feedback from the courseinstructor and peers. This course enables students to comparedifferent ways of working with families and family problems.Prerequisite: HSJ 5315. Co-requisite: HSJ 5303.School ofHolistic StudiesJohn F. Kennedy UniversitySchool of Holistic Studies 139