Camp Class: Can I Be a Psychologist? 12-17
In this two week, six session class, you will learn six different basics concepts of mental health.
Dr. Lindsay Kallen Weisner
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
First Class: 1) Students give a brief introduction of who they are, where they are from, and why they chose to register for this class/course 2) Why seeing and/or hearing isn't believing: your local news anchor is lying to scare the pants off you -- and I'm not even sure they realize it 3) Correlation vs. Causation 4) The bell curve and why you should care 5) Your homework for tonight is to listen to the news -- especially the alarmist news -- and bring in some sort of breaking news that seems to have a bit of a less important, less severe twist... Second Class: 1) Review homework assignments, discuss causation versus correlation. Brainstorm alternative explanations for "breaking news." 2) Introduction to anxiety: fight, flight or freeze 3) My clinical observations for where anxiety might come from: nature vs nurture 4) Scientifically proven methods to move beyond your anxiety and fear. 5) No Homework Third Class: 1) Group Think/Social Psychology/ Mass Delusion: Examples 2) The Salem Witch Trials -- history 3) The Salem Witch Trials and Sexism 4) The Salem Witch Trials and Social Psychology 5) Homework: Write a personal story about a time when you have fallen victim to the will of the crowd versus your own critical thinking. Fourth Class: 1) Bullies and why we need them 2) Bullies and why they need us 3) Social aggression and the power of social isolation 4) As per research, what qualities does a bully usually have? Fifth Class: 1) Does aggression differ based on DNA? 2) From birth to death? 3) The lifespan of covert aggression? 4) Where the research hasn't gone yet and where does it need to go? 5) Does it pay to have a best friend? Sixth Class: 1) So what do I want to do with my life? 2) What is a social worker? 3) What is a Psychologist? 4) What is a Psychiatrist? 5) What draws you to this field? What draws me? Do I have a future in this field?
Learning Goals
This is an ongoing class to help tweens and teens explore the possibility of a future career in mental heath. The knowledge they gain will provide insight into individual interactions and group interactions, regardless of their future career course. And let's be honest: No one should have to choose the rest of their life at fourteen.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class addresses mature subjects, such as mental health, aggression/bullying, persecution of those who are different than the majority, peer pressure, sexism, and racism. These subjects are addressed through the lens of historical scientific research. This class is not political in nature. In previous classes, students have brought in personal examples related to the material. I encourage class participation but make a point not to engage in therapy. I will always reach out to you, the parent, if something of note arises.
Supply List
Notebook and or pencil and paper are optional
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.5
52reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 16 years of experience, the author of a Psychology Today blog titled The Venn Diagram Life, and the co-author of Ten Steps to Finding Happy: A guide to permanent satisfaction. I am also the proud Mama of a two.
This class addresses mature subjects, such as mental health, aggression/bullying, persecution of those who are different than the majority, peer pressure, sexism, and racism. These subjects are addressed through the lens of historical scientific research. This class is not political in nature. In previous classes, students have brought in personal examples related to the material. I encourage class participation but make a point not to engage in therapy. I will always reach out to you, the parent, if something of note arises.
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Live Group Class
$100
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-15 learners per class
