Abnormal Psychology & Mickey's Friends: Does Beast Need Counseling?

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In this one-time class, we'll learn what a psychological disorder is, and the elements of various psychological disorders that can be illustrated in different cartoon characters.

Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(476)

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12-17

year old learners

2-9

learners per class

$12

Charged upfront

Meets once

35 minute class

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10

This class is ideal for students who have an interest in psychology and psychological disorders.  Have you ever wondered why Buzz Lightyear is the only toy who doesn't know he's a toy? Or why does Eeyore constantly seem down?  We'll answer these questions and more in this class.

No prior psychology experience is needed, but students should be familiar with the cartoon characters that will be referenced. There will be gifs, but no videos used in this class.

I use slides, gifs and chat box...

1]  Learners will be able to define psychological disorder
2]  Learners will be able to identify psychological disorders illustrated by six cartoon characters
3]  Learners will be able to identify at least 2 elements of each psychological disorder, as outlined by the DSM 5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with M.Ed. in Community counseling and a B.A. in Sociology.  I am licensed to diagnose mental health disorders, though not specifically for cartoon characters. :)

None

Paper/pen for note taking. 

There will be a handout that outlines that information covered in the lesson. It can be uploaded in the classroom, and used to follow along or take notes.

Students should also be familiar with the cartoon figures which will be discussed in this class.  YouTube is a good source of clips of each of these characters.  While gifs will be used in the class, no videos will be shown.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Charlie Brown video clip
Buzz Lightyear video clip
Russell video clip
Cinderella video clip
Riley video clip
Beast video clip

Informal assessment will take place throughout the lesson by asking students if they have questions or comments throughout lessons.  There will also be opportunities to answer poll questions in the chat box.

35 minutes per week in class, and no time outside of class.

Parents know best if their learner will more comfortable with them by their side.  The content of this course doesn't require a parent, but the nature/personality of the specific learner may.

YouTube is a good resource for viewing clips of each cartoon character, in order to refresh learner's memory prior to class. Videos will not be viewed in this class.

Meet the teacher

Melissa Snyder, M.Ed., LPCC

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(476)

Hello there! I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on education classes and workshops for children, teens and adults.  I primarily teach psychology and anxiety reduction classes on Outschool.  Learning life-skills and coping...