TITLE OF PAPER HERE 1 TITLE OF PAPER HERE 3 Full Title of Paper Here Student Name (First M. Last) Counselor Education and Family Studies, Liberty University Author Note I have no known conflict of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Email: Full Title Start with an introduction (don’t use a title for it). The intro will have the purpose of the paper, brief background (what culture you are discussing), brief outline of the paper for reader (what they should be expecting), and transition sentence to the first heading, “Events Attended” – one paragraph. Events Attended (level 1 headings) Describe the events attended and what happened (aprox. 250-300 words) Comparison with Expectations Discuss how your experience of actual cultural events compare with the expectations you had developed from the readings and Internet/media explorations you did in Cultural Immersion Project – Part 1. (approximately 250 words) Emotional Impact Describe how participation in these immersion events impact you emotionally. In other words, what was it like to be a minority in this group? (approximately 250 words) As you consider your own cultural background, describe why do you think you responded the way you did? (approximately 250 words) Key Things Learned What are some key things that you have learned about this culture through these events? (approximately 250 words) Counseling Theories Validated for This Group Discuss counseling theories and techniques that have been empirically validated as effective with this group. You can use the McGoldrick et al. text for this section, and peer reviewed articles. Use a minimum of three resources. (approximately 250 words). Identify three theoretical approaches (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Person-Centered, etc.) that have been empirically validated as effective with the selected group (for any credit student must cite a peer reviewed journal supporting the use of the theory given). Identify three counseling techniques (miracle question, reflective listening, thought-stopping techniques, mindfulness, etc.) that have been empirically validated as effective with the selected group (for any credit student must cite a peer reviewed journal supporting the use of the technique given). Student describes how characteristics noted above relate to counseling with this group, including resilience building and eliminating obstacles and illuminating opportunities. References References start here with a hanging indent. Double space and list references alphabetically by author’s last name. Review your APA Manual for formatting requirements for specific types of sources. References should include at least 3 scholarly sources on your cultural group of interest (the resources must published by 2005 or later) focusing on counseling theories and counseling techniques. A pertinent, unassigned chapter from the McGoldrick et al. text may count as 1 of these reso ...

1. TITLE OF PAPER HERE 1
TITLE OF PAPER HERE 3
Full Title of Paper Here
Student Name (First M. Last)
Counselor Education and Family Studies, Liberty University
Author Note
I have no known conflict of interest to disclose.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to
Email:
Full Title
Start with an introduction (don’t use a title for it). The intro
will have the purpose of the paper, brief background (what
culture you are discussing), brief outline of the paper for reader
(what they should be expecting), and transition sentence to the
first heading, “Events Attended” – one paragraph.
Events Attended (level 1 headings)
Describe the events attended and what happened (aprox. 250-
300 words)
Comparison with Expectations
Discuss how your experience of actual cultural events compare
with the expectations you had developed from the readings and

2. Internet/media explorations you did in Cultural Immersion
Project – Part 1. (approximately 250 words)
Emotional Impact
Describe how participation in these immersion events impact
you emotionally. In other words, what was it like to be a
minority in this group? (approximately 250 words)
As you consider your own cultural background, describe why do
you think you responded the way you did? (approximately 250
words)
Key Things Learned
What are some key things that you have learned about this
culture through these events? (approximately 250 words)
Counseling Theories Validated for This Group
Discuss counseling theories and techniques that have been
empirically validated as effective with this group. You can use
the McGoldrick et al. text for this section, and peer reviewed
articles. Use a minimum of three resources. (approximately 250
words).
Identify three theoretical approaches (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy, Reality Therapy, Person-Centered, etc.) that have been
empirically validated as effective with the selected group (for
any credit student must cite a peer reviewed journal supporting
the use of the theory given).
Identify three counseling techniques (miracle question,
reflective listening, thought-stopping techniques, mindfulness,
etc.) that have been empirically validated as effective with the
selected group (for any credit student must cite a peer reviewed
journal supporting the use of the technique given).
Student describes how characteristics noted above relate to
counseling with this group, including resilience building and
eliminating obstacles and illuminating opportunities.
References
References start here with a hanging indent. Double space and
list references alphabetically by author’s last name. Review

3. your APA Manual for formatting requirements for specific types
of sources.
References should include at least 3 scholarly sources on your
cultural group of interest (the resources must published by 2005
or later) focusing on counseling theories and counseling
techniques. A pertinent, unassigned chapter from the
McGoldrick et al. text may count as 1 of these resources;
however, the Hays & Erford text chapters may not count as a
source.
Follow current APA Publication Manual organization and style
guidelines. Points will be deducted for format violations and
grammatical problems.
COUC 504 Cultural Immersion Project Events Assignment
Grading Rubric 120 POINTS TOTAL
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content 90
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Organization of Answers – Activity 1
25- 30 points
There is a clear, logical flow to answers. Important themes from
the literature/Internet exploration are well-identified. Major
points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by the
attended events and/or the sources from the Cultural Immersion
Project Research Assignment.
21 - 24 points
The flow and rationale to answers is either unclear or illogical.

4. Important themes from the scholarly sources/Internet/media
exploration are not clearly identified. Major points are unclearly
stated or supported.
1 - 20 points
The flow and rationale to answers is unclear and illogical.
Important themes from the scholarly sources/Internet/media
exploration are missing. Major points are not stated and not
supported.
0 points
This activity is not included in the paper.
Organization of Answers – Activity 2
25 -30 points
There is a clear, logical flow to answers. Important themes from
the literature/Internet exploration are well-identified. Major
points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by the
attended events and/or the sources from the Cultural Immersion
Project Research Assignment.
21 - 24 points
Answers reflect surface analysis and exploration of the
important themes and do not include all of the themes identified
through the scholarly sources and Internet/media search. The
culture being explored is identified, but there is some
ambiguity.
1 - 20 points
Answers do not reflect analysis and exploration of the important
themes. The themes identified are not a result of research into
scholarly sources and Internet/media search. The culture being
explored is not identified.
0 points
This activity is not included in the paper.
Content of Answers and Key Points Addressed

5. 25 - 30 points
Answers reflect thoughtful analysis and exploration of the
important themes identified through your immersion activities.
The culture being explored is identified. There is a clear
description of the activities you attended. There is an
explanation of how your experience of actual cultural events
compared with your expectations developed from Cultural
Immersion Project Research Assignment. Exploration of how
the immersion events impacted you emotionally is included.
There is a connection of your cultural background to why you
believe you responded this way. Description of the key things
you learned in going through these immersion events is
provided.
Three theoretical approaches and three theoretical techniques
are discussed with resources, as well as specifics related
tocounseling with this group.
Each answer is of good quality. Sources are used when
appropriate.
21- 24 points
Answers reflect a simple analysis and exploration of the
important themes identified through your immersion activities.
The culture being explored is identified. There is a vague
description of the activities you attended. There is a vague
explanation of how your experience of actual cultural events
compared with your expectations developed from Cultural
Immersion Project – Part 1. A vague exploration of how the
immersion events impacted you emotionally is included.
There is a vague connection of your cultural background to why
you believe you responded this way. Description of the key
things you learned in going through these immersion events is
short. Each answer is of good quality. Sources are used when
appropriate. One or two theoretical approaches and techniques
are discussed.
1 - 20 points
Answers reflect a simple and vague analysis and exploration of
the important themes identified through your immersion

6. activities. The culture being explored is identified. There is a
vague description of the activities you attended. The paper lacks
an explanation of how your experience of actual cultural events
compared with your expectations developed from Cultural
Immersion Project – Part 1. A vague exploration of how the
immersion events impacted you emotionally is missing. There is
a vague connection of your cultural background to why you
believe you responded this way. Description of the key things
you learned in going through these immersion events is short.
Most answers are of superficial quality. No sources are used.
No theoretical approaches and techniques are discussed
0 points
Answers are poor, vague, and superficial.
Structure 30
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Mechanics
9 - 10 points
No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice
and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is
precise. Word choice is appropriate.
7-8 points
Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice
and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word
choice is adequate.
1 - 6 points
Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.
Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is
understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally
good.
0 points
Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present.
Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to
understand. Word choice is poor.

7. APA Format Elements
9 - 10 points
Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page,
Citations, Running head, and References are correctly
formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and
written in 12 point Times New Roman font. An Abstract is not
needed
7-8 points
Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors.
Cover page, Citations, Running head, and References are
present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch
margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.
1 – 6 points
Citations and format are in current APA style though several
errors are present. Cover page, Citations, Running head, and
References are included though several errors are present. Paper
is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.
0 points
Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Running
head, and References are not included or not formatted
correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or
font is incorrect.
Research Elements
9 - 10 points
Major points are supported by 3 scholarly sources and Internet
and/or media sources from the Cultural Immersion Project
Research Assignment. Three scholarly resources are present to
support counseling techniques and theories for this group.
7-8 points
Major points are supported by 2 scholarly sources and/or
Internet and/or media sources from the Cultural Immersion
Project Research Assignment.
Two scholarly resources are present to support counseling
techniques and theories for this group.
1 - 6 points
Only 1 scholarly sources and/or Internet and/or media sources

8. from the Cultural Immersion Project Research Assignment is
used.
Only one scholarly resource is present to support counseling
techniques and theories for this group.
0 points
No scholarly sources and Internet and/or media sources from the
Cultural Immersion Project Research Assignment are used.
Total
Advanced 102 - 120
Proficient 84 - 96
Developing 1 - 78
Not present
Professor
Comments
CEFS 504
Cultural Immersion Project Events Assignment Instructions Part
2
Group Encounter
You will attend and actively participate in 2 events related to
your selected cultural group. These events can be activities such
as church services, Bible/religious studies, community
organization meetings, volunteer work at homeless shelters or
food kitchens, attendance at support group meetings, fund-
raising events, school-related meetings or activities, etc. The
key thing is that these activities are sponsored by or provided
for your particular cultural group.
It is encouraged that you pray before attending and participating
in these events, especially if you are considering attending a
religious service outside of your faith tradition. You must spend
at least 4 hours totalengaged in these 2 events (approximately 2
hours per event). If you attend another cultural group’s church
service, do not be surprised if the service is longer than you

9. anticipated and if you are invited to a meal afterwards. Be
aware that it may insult some cultural groups if you do not eat
with them following the service. The entire event (church
service plus meal) counts as 1 activity.
With any activity, it is important that you interact with members
of the cultural group to develop an understanding of the event
and the motivations of individuals in participating in them.
Consider some of these factors:
· What are the purposes of the activity/event?
· What are the cultural underpinnings?
· What are the associated religious beliefs or values?
· What are the social beliefs or values?
· What are the political beliefs or values?
· What are the economic beliefs or values?
You will answer the questions listed below. First person may be
used in your answers, and you must observe correct and current
APA style. The paper must have a correct title page, and you
must use a reference page (no abstract is needed). A word
estimate is beside each question; however, the quality of your
answer is more important than the word count. You may expand
further, but you do not have to do so. It is recommended that
you use the following questions as level 1 headings to organize
your paper (you can shorten the question into a level 1
heading/title). A template is provided for this assignment to
help with APA formatting and organization.
1. What events did you attend? What happened? (approximately
250 words)
1. How did your experience of actual cultural events compare
with the expectations you had developed from the readings and
Internet/media explorations you did in Cultural Immersion
Project – Part 1? (approximately 250 words)

10. 1. How did participation in these immersion events impact you
emotionally? In other words, what was it like to be a minority in
this group? (approximately 250 words)
1. As you consider your own cultural background, why do you
think you responded the way you did? (approximately 250
words)
1. What are some key things that you have learned about this
culture through these events? (approximately 250 words)
1. Discuss counseling theories and techniques that have been
empirically validated as effective with this group. You can use
the McGoldrick et al. text for this section, and peer reviewed
articles. Use a minimum of three resources. (approximately 250
words).
· Student identifies three theoretical approaches (i.e. Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Person-Centered, etc.)
that have been empirically validated as effective with the
selected group (for any credit student must cite a peer reviewed
journal supporting the use of the theory given).
· Student identifies three counseling techniques (miracle
question, reflective listening, thought-stopping techniques,
mindfulness, etc.) that have been empirically validated as
effective with the selected group (for any credit student must
cite a peer reviewed journal supporting the use of the technique
given).
· Student describes how characteristics noted above relate to
counseling with this group, including resilience building and
eliminating obstacles and illuminating opportunities.
Note that the major points of your research are to be supported
by 3 scholarly sources and Internet and/or media sources from
the Cultural Immersion Project Research Assignment. Three

11. scholarly resources should be present to support counseling
techniques and theories for this group.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the
SafeAssign plagiarism tool.
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