Psychology Paper

SEXUAL JOURNEY PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSOVERVIEWThe purpose of this paper is to understand your own cultural history in forming your sexualworldview. This self-awareness will assist you to better be able to counsel and minister ethicallyand with compassion (Rom. 12:3; Ps. 26:2; Ps. 42; Ps. 43; Prov. 14:8; Jer. 17:9).INSTRUCTIONSJournalingStart by journaling your cultural narrative. What messages were you taught growing up? Whatexperiences affect your views? What messages have you absorbed to create your worldview ofhuman sexuality? ** This data will NOT be included in your paper. It is simply a way toprocess how you came to your current views.  Running head: TITLE HERE IN CAPS
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Title of Paper
Your name
Liberty University
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Title of Paper
Your section of paper is the introduction where you gain interest, relate the topic to your
audience and then give a preview or thesis statement. This section will be 1-2 paragraphs. A
paragraph is four to six sentences. You do NOT use the word “Introduction”. You will develop a
8-page paper (not including title page, abstract, and references). The paper will be in APA
format. Sources should be CURRENT (within 7 years). At least 3 scholarly sources are to be
used in addition to the textbooks.
In academic writing, we limit the use of first person. You can state your points without an
overuse of I, me, my or myself. This is an important skill to learn as you move toward the
development of your program thesis. All citations are to be in correct APA format. An abstract is
not necessary for this paper.
Cultural History
Sexuality and My Family of Origin
Consider how sexuality was handled in your family of origin. Consider those people,
relationships and influences that helped shape your attitudes/values about your body,
masculinity/femininity and sex at various points of your development (elementary, high school,
etc.). This overall section should be at least two (2) pages.
Development of Attitudes, Values and Priorities
Recall messages or incidents that created some of your attitudes, values and priorities.
Consider situations that brought insight and growth and those that have provided woundedness.
(Do NOT give a specific narrative or graphic details of the incident, but rather a broad view. For
example: I was sexually abused as a child would be appropriate. It would not be appropriate to
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give specific details to that sexual abuse in this paper. That might be what you have journaled,
but you will give a more broad approach in the paper.
Current Beliefs or Attitudes
Impact of Early Sexual Experiences
Reflect on how early sexual experiences impacted you to form your current beliefs.
Again, no graphic or specific details are necessary, keep a broad approach.
Messages That Created My View of Sexuality
Reflect on the messages you absorbed to create your worldview of sexuality. Consider
any unfinished business that may need healing or further growth. This overall section will be 2-3
pages.
Impacts on Role as Counselor
Literature Review on Dealing With My Past
What does scholarly data say about the importance of dealing with your past and possible
lies you have believed from the enemy? How will your journey help or hinder your work with
clients?
God’s View on Dealing With My Past
Do you have any views or beliefs that do not match scripture and God views? What steps will
you take to ensure you have allowed God to heal all the wounds? What steps will you take to
ensure any lies you have believed, now begin to line with God’s truth?
Impact on My Role As a Counselor
Connect your journey to your future and/or current work as a counselor. It is critical that
you address how your sexual journey will impact your role as a counselor. For example, what
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will it be like for you to work with certain problems (particularly those that are sexual in nature)?
How do you plan to ask sexual questions?
Steps to Ensure My Healing
What steps will you take to ensure you have allowed God to heal all the wounds and
bring truth to the lies? This overall section will be 3-4 pages.
Conclusion
Be sure to have a conclusion on your paper. A conclusion should summarize your main
points and provide closer to your paper. There should never be NEW information in a
conclusion. This section should be 1-3 paragraphs.
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References
Balswick, J., & Balswick, J. (2019). Authentic human sexuality: An integrated Christian
approach (3rd ed). Intervarsity Press.
McIlhaney, J., & McKissic Bush, F. (2019). Hooked: New science on how casual sex is affecting
our children (2nd ed). Northfield.
Slattery, J. (2018). Rethinking Sexuality. Multnomah.
Add or delete sources as needed.