and techniques when referring youth for professional counseling. Students will accomplish this through lecture, discussion, small groups, and case studies as well as observations outside of the classroom. Prerequisite: PC 2210 Psychology. PC 3312 Ministering to Women in Crisis
(2 hours)
A course designed to examine the unique crises affecting women in our culture today. Issues such as crisis pregnancies, physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, abortion, miscarriage, menopause, and empty-nest syndrome will be discussed. Students will explore the nature of these crises as well as the ways to minister to these women through readings, lecture, discussion, and case studies. Prerequisite: PC 2210 Psychology. PC 3313 Mental Health First Aid
(1 hour)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 12-hour course to train people in knowing how to give the appropriate initial help to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The aid provided is not a substitute for professional help, but may help in stabilizing the person until an appropriate professional can be engaged. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems, where and when to get help, and what type of help has been shown to be effective. Prerequisite: PC 2210 Psychology. Seminar format. PC 3314 Pastoral Counseling
(2 hours)
This is a basic counseling course for students training for vocational ministry. Students will learn how to do some appropriate levels of counseling as part of their ministry in the church and how and when to refer clients to professionals. Class will consist of lecture, group discussions, problem-solving, and role play. Prerequisite: PC 2210 Psychology. PC 3315 Suicide Intervention
(1 hour)
This course consists of training in the QPR method of suicide intervention by a certified and licensed instructor and reading in the area of suicide prevention, intervention, and pastoral care of survivors. Students will learn and be able to implement the three main steps of suicide intervention according to the QPR method of training. They will also be able to identify the specific behaviors that identify a person who is at risk as a possible suicide. Prerequisite: PC 2210 Psychology. Seminar format. PC 3316 Professional Issues and Ethics
(2 hours)
This course covers the interrelationship of ethical standards and legal regulation in professional counseling and psychology with an emphasis on ethical decision-making, multicultural issues, and the relationship between personal and professional life. Students will be introduced to the purpose of professional organizations such as the American Association of Christian Counselors and will learn
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