Applied Psychology
Introduction to Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling and Coaching
Taught by Lusa Hung or Laura De Pretto.
Click here for Lusa's profile.
Click here for Laura's profile.

This class combines a solid foundation in psychological theory with the direct application of that theory in the fields of counseling and coaching.  Psychology helps us to grasp the fundamental workings of the human psyche, while counseling and coaching are concerned with applying this knowledge in our everyday lives for the betterment of ourselves and those around us.  While the below outline describes the course content in a sequential manner, the three disciplines will actually be fully integrated in each lesson.


PSYCHOLOGY

Developmental Psychology
Perhaps the most exciting field in psychology today is developmental psychology, pertaining to how our minds are formed in infancy and early childhood.  Students will learn about Freud's ideas of psychosexual development, Piaget's model of cognitive development, as well as Bowlby's attachment theory.

Motivation and Emotion
We will delve into the fascinating world of human motivation, exploring a range of theories that seek to explain how motivation influences our daily attitudes, behaviors, and the way that we relate to others.  We will also explore the origin and role of emotions in our lives, including how they are expressed and communicated universally and throughout the ages.     

Altered States of Consciousness
This section introduces the field of altered states of consciousness. We will explore states such as mystical oneness, meditation, hypnosis, and dreams.  Students will be introduced to dream interpretation and taught to analyze their own dreams.

Personality
How do people tend to think and behave, and what causes these tendencies?  These are the questions addressed by the psychology of personality.  This section will cover the ideas of some of the great personality theorists, such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Carl Rogers, and Abraham Maslow.

The Psychology of Health
The division between mind and body is viewed differently in Western and Eastern medicine.  Here, we will explore the ways in which the mind and body interact and affect each other, in so far as different states of mind can impact negatively or positively on our physical health.

Psychopathology
This section will explain the various ways that mental illnesses are classified as well as the effects of these illnesses on the individual and society.  Students will learn some basic concepts about a broad spectrum of mental illnesses from schizophrenia to depression.

Psychotherapy
Treatment of mental illnesses can take various forms, such as medication, talk-therapy, or a combination of both. Students will be introduced to the different types of psychotherapy, including treatment approaches and modalities.

Cross-Cultural and Cultural Psychology
These fascinating new disciplines are becoming more and more relevant as the global community grows ever larger.  Students will gain a theoretical basis in these disciplines and be introduced to how they are applied in such areas as acculturation, contacts between different cultures, minorities, and ethnic groups, as well as international relations.  


COUNSELING

This area of the course will provide a practical workshop-oriented introduction to the following areas:

Attachment Theory

Humanistic Approach (including Gestalt Counseling, Transactional Analysis, and Transpersonal Psychology)

Cognitive Therapy

Systemic Counseling (with a special emphasis on the Familiar Constellations)

Psychodynamic Approach

Body Mediation


COACHING

Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of the field of coaching and how they compare and contrast to those of counselling and other related fields.  We will explore major methodologies within this field, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming, GROW, and the Integral Coaching Method.  The process of learning these methodologies will be supported by the acquisition of many coaching tools, such as:

Creating the Optimal Emotional State

Defining Objectives

Problem Solving

Capitalization of Resources

Overcoming Obstacles/Challenges

Managing Your Environment

Course Title: Applied Psychology
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2010: March 8th to May 15th

Section A: Monday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 8th to May 10th (Course Code: PCC107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section B: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 13th to May 15th (Course Code: PCC108)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2010 will take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, February 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 1st, 2010, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Payments will be received in Ground-Floor Classroom at our ELC Learning Annex.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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