California State University, Fresno
Department of Counseling, Special Education, & Rehabilitation
H. Dan Smith, EdD, MFT
CSUF Office: 559-278-0329; FAX: 559-278-0045
Home: 559-434-1851; Cell: 559-287-5413
e-mail: dans@csufresno.edu
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Fall Semester, 2009

COUN 231 - Seminar in Ethics and Professional Practices
of Marriage and Family Therapy (3)

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-- Exam 2 is Posted --
Updated: November 12, 2009

As Promised: List of Sample Papers from prior semesters:
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See stunning "Action Figure" of Dr. Smith!
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 COUN 231 Course Syllabus (Yes, this is for Fall, 2009; Posted 08-18-2009)
Talking Points Memos (preparing for class discussion)
There is no "Talking Points Memo" for discussion on August 27, 2009. Hey, we just met!
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on Laws and Ethics 
 WRG&H Chapter 1; for discussion on September 3, 2009
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 1  
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on Scope of Practice 
 WRG&H Chapter 2; for discussion on September 10, 2009
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 2  
 WRG&H Chapter 3; for discussion on September 17, 2009
WEBINAR tonight with Jack Kennedy, MFT!
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 3  
 WRG&H Chapter 4; for discussion on September 24, 2009, 2009
EXAM 1 NEXT WEEK! (October 1, 2009)  Lucky you. HERE is a study guide! (updated 09-26-09) 
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 4  
EXAM 1, October 1, 2009 - One-and-one-half hour discussion BEFORE the exam. Study Elsewhere! 
Press here for disturbing video of Madelyne Toogood being not-so-nice to her kid in Mishawaka, IN. Remember the point of this video . . . 
Press here for transcript of inverview between CNN's Gary Tuchman and Madelyne Toogood after her child abuse incident of September 23, 2002. 
Press here for more information on the Madelyne Toogood case from Fox News Channel/September 27, 2002. 
Press here for information on the Irish Travelers that came to light with the Madelyne Toogood child abuse case, from Dateline NBC/October 11, 2002 . 
Press here for information on the Madelyne Toogood child abuse case, from ABC News/September 30, 2002 . 
 WRG&H Chapter 5; for discussion on October 8, 2009
WEBINAR tonight with Cathy Atkins from CAMFT!
Thank you for presenting a hard copy of your Major Paper Abstract/Outline ON TIME!
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 5  
There is no "Talking Points Memo" for discussion on October 15, 2009
Lots of discussion on child abuse assessment and reporting
QuickTime Movie of Dan's disgusting "poop on the door" experience 
Web presentation of Dan's lecture on the child abuse reporting law 
 WRG&H Chapter 6; for discussion on October 22, 2009
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 6  
Slides of Dan's other life at Bio-Behavioral Medical Clinics, Inc. 
 WRG&H Chapter 8; for discussion on October 29, 2009
GUEST SPEAKER tonight: Sean O'Connor from the BBS!
Sean: Major Paper due November 19, 2009!
Web presentation from Dan's Lecture on WRG&H Chapter 8  
 WRG&H Chapter 9; for discussion on November 12, 19, and December 3, 2009 (this TPM is for 3 class meetings!)
EXAM 2 NEXT WEEK! (November 12, 2009)  Lucky you. HERE is a study guide! (revised November 7, 2009) 
Major Paper due November 19, 2009!
EXAM 2, November 12, 2009 - One-and-one-half hour discussion BEFORE the exam. Study Elsewhere! 
Major Paper due November 19, 2009!
There is no "Talking Points Memo" for discussion on November 19, 2009.
THANK YOU FOR TURNING IN YOUR PAPER ON TIME. DID YOU SEND IT TO TURNITIN.COM?
No class on November 26, 2009. Happy Thanksgiving!
There is no "Talking Points Memo" for December 3, 2009.
All BBS, All night!
LAWS, CODES and other important DOWNLOADS
 "Statutes and Regulations Relating to the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, and Clinical Social Work." Revised February, 2009. Don't accidentally start your printer; this document is a monster.
 Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex, 2004
 Business and Professions Code §4980-4981
 Evidence Code §1010-1027
 Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA 1500)
 BBS Disciplinary Guidelines, 2004
 AB 1449; California MFT Name Change Bill, 1998
Hyperlinks to CAMFT Ethical Standards (www.camft.org)
Ethical Standards, Part 1 (Revised July 1, 2008)
Ethical Standards, Part 2
Child Abuse Assessment, Prevention and Reporting.
 Child Abuse Reporting Form and Instructions. Nice .pdf form to complete on your computer, or print and complete by hand.
 The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Laws: Issues and Answers for Mandated Reporters. California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention (January 2005; the DSS web site says 2005, but the publication says 2003!); 48 pages)
 Child Abuse: Educator's Responsibilities. Crime and Violence Prevention Center, California Attorney General's Office (June, 1999; 27 pages; a bit dated, but relevant)
Information related to Elder Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Form and Instructions. Nice .pdf form to complete on your computer, or print and complete by hand.
Forensic psychiatry information: "Psychiatry & the Law: Forensic Psychiatry Resource Page" by James F. Hooper, MD (You could spend a day or two looking at this stuff. Creepy. Interesting.)
Tarasoff case, the players . . .
Link to: "California 'Palimony' Law--An Overview" by Jared Laskin
Interesting Information on the Lyle and Erik Menendez Case
L. JEROME OZIEL v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. This case was brought by Lyle and Erik's psychologist to suppress videotaped evidence taken from the Oziel home.
Link to truTV. "Notorious Murders: Most Famous: "The Menendez Brothers."
Some Thoughts on the Counseling Process  ( format)
 Scoring rubric for "Major Paper."
 Syllabus Check Sheet: Evaluate your instructor's syllabus.
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Updated: November 12, 2009

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