1 Introduction to PCO 5095: Computer Applications in Counseling Psychology and Other Human Services James P. Sampson, Jr. Florida State University Copyright 2002 by James P. Sampson, Jr. All Rights Reserved

2 Organization of this Presentation Course overview and syllabus How to succeed in this course Course Web site Using models in service delivery Contributions of the computer

3 Outcomes of this Course Enhanced knowledge Enhanced skills Clarification of attitudes

4 Organization of the Course Introduction Computer literacy Implementation of computer applications Standards related to computer technology Computer applications in practice

5 Assignments and Outcomes Counseling reaction paper Use of computer applications and software evaluation Web site development Computer implementation plan Examination

6 Readings Class handouts Target course packet Downloading documents from course Web site and the Internet

7 How to Succeed in this Course Attend class regularly Read before class Bring PowerPoint handouts & readings to class Reflect on what you learn in class – “If it doesn’t make sense to you personally, you can’t use it with a client.” Work on papers regularly External editing and proofing of papers Prepare for exam over time

8 Course Web Site Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development

16 Using Models in Service Delivery Importance of parsimony Communicate effectively to –clients, –fellow practitioners, –insurance providers, and –the public

17 Why People Seek Help Help is sought when –discomfort becomes greater than fear of change –existing resources (self, family, and friends) are inadequate in helping to solve the problem

18 How People Seek Help May involve developing a relationship as a client or student May involve accessing self-help resources by individuals

19 What We Do To Help People Remediation of acute or chronic problems Education about developmental tasks Prevention of predictable problems

20 How We Help People Models of Service Delivery –Medical model –Developmental model –Gazda model –Modified Gazda model

21 Medical Model Deficit assumed Necessary for insurance reimbursement People served likely referred to as “patients” Steps in the model –Triage –Diagnosis –Treatment Planning

22 Developmental Model Deficit not assumed, need to succeed at various developmental tasks May not qualify for insurance reimbursement People served likely referred to as “clients” Steps in the model –Screening –Needs Assessment –Intervention Planning

23 Gazda Model Generic model of the counseling process Can be used with both “patients” and “clients” Steps in the model –Exploration –Understanding –Action

24 Comparison of Models Medical Model Developmental Model Gazda Model TriageScreeningExploration Diagnosis Needs Assessment Understanding Treatment Planning Intervention Planning Action

25 Adaptation of the Gazda Model Exploration Understanding Action Orientation Exploration Understanding Action Termination

26 Contributions of the Computer Orientation –Information dissemination Theory-based description of the counseling process Description of service delivery procedures –Generation of informed consent statement –Intake data collection Psycho-social history report

27 Contributions of the Computer Exploration –Orientation to the assessment process –Administration, scoring, and profiling of assessments –Generalized test interpretations –Record keeping

28 Contributions of the Computer Understanding –Potential diagnosis generated by expert knowledge from assessment data –Remote consultation with experts

29 Contributions of the Computer Action –Theory-based tools to aid in the development of treatment/intervention plans –Information dissemination –Instruction –Record keeping

30 Contributions of the Computer Termination –Data base of referral sources –Information dissemination –Instruction –Record keeping

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