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Care and Counseling in Correctional Ministry

  1. Lesson One
    Care, Counseling and Mental Health in Corrections
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Religion and Counseling/Balancing Compassionate Care with Security and Safety
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Psychological and Spiritual Health
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Helping Skills I: Prayer
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Helping Skills II: Scripture
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Helping Skills III: Sin
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Motivational Interviewing I: Confession
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Motivational Interviewing II: Forgiveness
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    Motivational Interviewing III: Redemption
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    Motivational Interviewing IV
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  11. Lesson Eleven
    Group Facilitation
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  12. Lesson Twelve
    The Adverse Childhood Experience Study and Attachment
    4 Activities
    |
    2 Assessments
  13. Lesson Thirteen
    Complex Trauma and Trauma Care
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  14. Lesson Fourteen
    Complex Trauma and Recovery
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  15. Lesson Fifteen
    Action Methods
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  16. Lesson Sixteen
    Addictions and Recovery
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  17. Lesson Seventeen
    Loss and Grief
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  18. Lesson Eighteen
    Committed Relationships
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  19. Lesson Nineteen
    Parenting
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  20. Lesson Twenty
    Depression and Suicide
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  21. Lesson Twenty-One
    Domestic Violence I
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  22. Lesson Twenty-Two
    Domestic Violence II
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  23. Lesson Twenty-Three
    Special Topics and Counseling Lessons
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  24. Lesson Twenty-Four
    Multicultural Competence and Lay Helpers
    4 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  25. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
    |
    1 Assessment

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Lesson Overview

This lecture will examine the current state of behavioral health needs among the incarcerated and the challenges corrections faces. We will also discuss mental illness and the Christian faith as reported in a research study. This lecture will conclude with examining the role of chaplains in responding to the many mental health needs.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Describe the current picture of behavioral health needs and issues in corrections.
  • Explain the role of the church and mental illness.
  • Summarize your theological and philosophical beliefs of mental illness.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
How has your view of mental illness and treatment changed?