0 1. Develop strategies for learning online 2. Post an introduction in the Discussion - Welcome to IPS campus; to being an online IPS student - Welcome video introducing the layout of the course - Tutorial for using the online Canvas classroom o Accessing the Syllabus / Schedule o Grading o Posting in the Discussion o Replying to your colleagues 1 1. Evaluate benefits of a Catholic-Christian vision of the person 2. Apply the IPS model of the person to a vignette
- Media presentation on IPS vision o A: The Why IPS was necessary Include element on how this distinguishes studying psychology at IPS [dont impose / propose] Faculty Panel interview on the IPS Model and its significance in the study of psychology o B: What the model is whats unique [graphic] What underlies the IPS model vision of person, reality, and how psychology fits into that as a science and as a source of therapy and as a source for helping professionals [a graphic image of the model with overlays that can help people understand the model; the three lenses of psychology, theology, philosophy o C: Applying the model in a practice setting Relevance of earning this degree at IPS and how it will influence their lives personally and professionally Vignettes [Scenario A standard approach compared to Scenario B IPS Model applied to the scenario] 2 1. Evaluate the influence of positive psychology on personal flourishing 2. Evaluate the development of virtues and character formation in helping others flourish - Possible compare and contrast media piece of how a person who is flourishing versus a person who is not. [A day in the life of a person flourishing and a day in the life of the same person not flourishing; could be a narrated photo montage or animation] - Possible media piece on character formation [Nick; timeline growth / development as a person [virtues]; stages of life] o Importance of getting into good habits to build good dispositions / tendencies - PPT with audio discussing 10 virtues: cardinal virtues and positive psychology virtues [Lickona piece already existing from SUNY] - Tutorial on accessing the online library Media Used
- Tutorial on conducting keyword searches 3 1. Explain factors that inhibit flourishing 2. Analyze vicious cycles for maladaptive coping styles 3. Evaluate challenges in establishing professional boundaries - Media presentation on recognizing the main intentions in a vicious cycle and how it prevents the flourishing and virtue o Show the flow of a vicious cycle [with graphic] o Illustrate with a concrete visual; possible montage of photos depicting relationships with an audio file of two people having a conversation to demonstrate vicious cycles and how it prevents flourishing and virtue; present numerous concrete examples of vicious cycles and how they lead to irony [could be a graphic image that moves around in the cycle demonstrating the dysfunction; walking through the stages; could use thought bubbles] o List various maladaptive coping styles [these are psychological; other aspects to think about too spiritual which manifest themselves in psychological] Narcissism Dependency Hostility Passivity 4 1. Appraise the impact of psychological baggage on overcoming obstacles and flourishing 2. Explain how a Catholic-Christian model can influence healing relationships 3. Analyze the impact of a personal transformational experience 4. Evaluate the application of psychological topics to personal and professional situations through self-reflection and self- awareness - Possible narrated PowerPoint discussing the application of Jesuss example of healing relationships throughout the Gospels tied in to personal / professional life and experiences with others o Give a demonstration of how to provide a corrective emotional experience o Tie into the IPS model - Build on the relationships introduced in Week 3; little bit of audio about the scenarios demonstrating professional healer who comes and breaks the cycle and how the IPS model comes into play Narrated PPT providing a conceptual walk-through and introducing students to reading and synthesizing evidence-based articles. - Panel or individual interview on the healing power of relationship and how that leads to hope [Dr. Scrofani] 5 1. Appraise the field of and roles in social services 2. Relate the IPS model to helping professions 3. Outline personal and professional values
- PPT on how we are defining the healing professions; person centered approach - Media interview with Dr. Scrofani about being a helping professional [Former director of Social Services for DC] - Media element that highlights the journey of this degree program [narrated fast draw? The trajectory of the whole program, the courses, the concepts covered in the courses; their journey through the program and how it relates to them personally and professionally] - Media presentation on the three levels of vocation [demonstrates the IPSs Media Used
oral tradition; Dr. Nordling or Dr. Titus or both could do this too] 6 1. Appraise the IPS Model as an approach to helping people flourish 2. Analyze areas for personal and professional growth related to helping skills 3. Develop objectives for each area of your Flourishing Development Plan in support of a professional identity - Media of faculty presenting a case conceptualization using the IPS model - PPT helping students digest the IPS Model - Media vignette on the focus of the three vocational levels in a practice setting [refine this]; these are not therapeutic cases these are not for counselors. It could be the intake person across the table from the homeless person; police officer who just deescalated a family violence situation and he is helping them take the next step 7 1. Analyze the influence of commitment in relationships as a part of flourishing and happiness 2. Compare secular research findings on happiness and unhappiness with the Catholic-Christian position on human behavior and happiness 3. Develop SMART Goals that support a plan for flourishing - Media piece with Dr. Nordling on the three levels of vocation and the influence on happiness; relate this to their development plan [Short interview with Bill; then goes into a scenario that you would see photo based scenario format (its not about the nail; empathy between a couple YouTube video)] - Arthur Brooks Happiness / Unhappiness [recording of a presentation maybe include here?] 8 1. Apply psychological concepts and a Catholic-Christian view of human dignity in different practice settings 2. Develop strategies for improving professional skills applicable to helping professions 3. Create a plan for developing personal and professional flourishing - PPT about work and personal calling (capture the teaching from JPII On Human Labor, Grisez on personal calling, and Dies Domini on the importance of Sabbath rest) may not need this PPT - Media piece discussing how students can apply all the concepts from this course to their personal and professional endeavors [Have Dr. Nordling to speak to this] - Media piece informing students of the next course / next step in the journey - Revisit the Journey media so they can get ready / excited for the next step - Three or four case studies to be used in the Discussion OR one good case study