Journal Requirements

 Weekly Journal and Participation

You will keep an online journal as you study each week for the course. In the past, students have

used Blogspot, Substack, or Notion to create their journals, but you can use any platform that

you like. Your blog link will be shared with me. You are encouraged to make the journal your

own (e.g., take notes, draw diagrams, add pictures, links, etc.). Document anything and

everything that is interesting to you: reflections on what you have learned about key theoretical

concepts, what you find compelling about a theory, your own critiques of the theory or its

application, how it might influence your own understanding and practice of clinical psychology,

questions for the class, information from additional resources, information from the class

presentation, etc. More specifically, you should develop an understanding of the following

underpinnings of each theory:

• Major theorists involved in its development

• Basic assumptions and concepts

• The core motivations of human existence

• Role of the counselor or therapist

• Treatment goals

• How functioning/wellness and/or dysfunction/illness is defined

o How do these things develop?

• Common techniques

• Relevance to diverse clientele

Following the Tuesday presentation, you are encouraged to seek out additional information on

the topic and add it to your journal for discussion on Thursday. You will bring your journal to the

Thursday discussion class each week. It will be used to meaningfully contribute to the discussion

and critique of the theory. Come prepared with questions, insights, and any additional

information you have found to share with the group.

There are no formatting requirements; however, the journal should be legible and it should be

clear that the journal is enhancing your learning with insights, questions, and thoughtful content.

For example, you will not receive credit for simply copying text, diagrams, etc. from the readings.

Journals are due every Wednesday at midnight.

Add some questions that you have about these topics to bring to class 

Make sure you add a grade out of 25