COUN 1587 - Introduction to Health and Wellness in Contemporary Society
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40030,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Anne Lally MSED., LSW, LPCC-S
Professional Qualifications:
M.S., Community Mental Health Counseling.
Youngstown State University, 1996
School Counseling.
Youngstown State University, 2003
B.S., Criminal Justice/Legal Track; Social Work/Psychology,
Youngstown State University, 1991
Instructor
Email: alally@ysu.edu
Office: Graduate Counseling Program Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling
Office Phone: Phone: 330 941 3050
Additional Contact Methods:
Email or see instructor before or after class
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
Use of email, time provided before and after class as well as meeting times that can be set up to accommodate both student and instructor
How to Refer to me:
Ms. Lally
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Course Description
1587. Introduction to Health and Wellness in Contemporary Society. Provides an introduction to the wellness model integrating physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Using current research, students explore decision-making models examining ethical, theoretical, multicultural, and practical concerns in developing their own wellness strategies. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Seventh Edition | Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., McKay, M. | 978-1-68403-334-8 |
| Required | Mental Health and Wellness Students Speak Up. Cognella, First Edition. | Gross, Maria, M.A., Lowe, Shari, M.S. | 979-8-8233-3016-9 |
| Optional | Mind, Body, Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships. Pearson Education, Inc. | Karren, K.J., Smith, N.L., Gordon, K.J. | 978-0-321-88345-2 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Mon | 8/24 | Introduction/Course Overview/Review Syllabus | Review and opportunity for questions and clarifications | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Personal & Social Responsibility Lecture Class Discussion |
This course is certified as a general education course in the knowlege domain “Social and Personal Awareness”. | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Note Taking Lecture | Group work on Classroom Social and Personal Responsibility Last Day to Add a Class 8/31/26 |
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| Wed | 9/2 | The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Work Book Chapter 1 & 2 | Impact of Recent Experiences and Body Awareness | In class work - WB pgs. 4 - 7. DUE: Reaction 1 with attached ackowledgement of syllabus. |
| Mon | 9/7 | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| Wed | 9/9 | Chapter 1 Holistic Wellness: The Connection Between Mind and Body | Wellness Building Block of Semester Discussion of Personal Development Activity and Statement |
Reaction 2 |
| Mon | 9/14 | Worksheets for Wellness Plan and Wellness Plan instructions -on Blackboard | Goal Setting and Time Management DAPPS |
Homework Assignment: Chapter 16 of workbook |
| Wed | 9/16 | Mental Health & Wellness- Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 (Anxiety) | Lecture on Stress and Anxiety Class work on Role and Goal Sheet Begin to track for goal/steps |
Written statement identifying choice for Personal Development Activity |
| Mon | 9/21 | Mental Health and Wellness- Chapter 3 (Anger) Workbook: Chapter 15 |
Lecture on Anger and Anger Management Workbook - Anger Inoculation pgs. 191-198 & 204. |
Quiz 1 (Chapters 1 & 2 and Goal Setting). |
| Wed | 9/23 | Mental Health and Wellness, Chapter 8 Mind Body Health, Chapter 4 |
The Disease Resistant Personality | DUE: Reaction 3 |
| Mon | 9/28 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 5 Workbook, Chapter 12 |
Explanatory Style Lecture Workbook- Chapter 12 -pgs. 130-33 & Group Work pgs. 139-143 Discussion on worksheet - Have a talk with yourself- on blackboard. |
Due: Quiz 2 (Chapters 3 & 4). |
| Wed | 9/30 | Mind, Body, Health, Chapter 6 | Locus of Control, Self Esteem, and Health Lecture Rotter's Locus of Control Scale |
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| Mon | 10/5 | Review all parts of Wellness Plan Altruism Discussion |
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| Wed | 10/7 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 9 Mental Health and Wellness, Chapter 4 |
Lecture on Depression | Due: Quiz 3 (Chapters 5 & 6) |
| Mon | 10/12 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 10 Mental Health and Wellness, Chapter 4 |
Lecture on Grief | Due: Reaction 4 |
| Wed | 10/14 | Independent work on Wellness Plan | Due: Quiz 4 (Chapters 9 & 10) | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Due: Midterm Exam | ||
| Wed | 10/21 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 12 | Lecture on Loneliness Video: The Dangers of Loneliness |
Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" 10/25/26 |
| Mon | 10/26 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 11 Mental Health and Wellness, Chapter 7 Workbook, Chapter 17 |
Lecture of Social Support, Relationships, and Health Individual and Group work on Assertiveness Training Listening Skills- Group work |
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| Wed | 10/28 | Finalize Assertiveness Training and Listening Skills Video: Social Wellness |
Due: Reaction 5 on Altruism | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 18 | Lecture on Sleep and Health Video: The Benefits of Deep Sleep |
Due: Personal Development Activity |
| Wed | 11/4 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 19 Workbook, Chapters 19 & 20 |
Lecture on The Importance of Nutrition and Exercise Video: How the food you eat affects your brain Video: The brain changing benefits of Exercise |
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| Mon | 11/9 | Mind Body Health, Chapter 15 | Lecture on Spirituality Lecture on Forgiveness In class activity - forgiveness assessment |
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| Wed | 11/11 | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| Mon | 11/16 | Mental Health and Wellness, Chapter 5 | Lecture on Mindfulness/Meditation Group work on identifying use of wellness areas of the Wellness Wheel |
Due: Quiz 5 (Chapters 11,12,18,19,15) |
| Wed | 11/18 | Group work on Problem Solving | Due: Wellness Plan | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Presentations of Wellness Plans | ||
| Wed | 11/25 | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY | HOLIDAY |
| Mon | 11/30 | Presentations of Wellness Plans | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Presentations of Wellness Plans Review of techniques practiced during semester Review for Final |
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| Mon | 12/7 | Final Exam 10:30 - 12:30 | Due: Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.