Session 2 Reading Response Paper

Instructions for Reading Response paper:

• Choose Option 1 or Option 2 below and review the report on anxiety disorders or the TEDxToronto talk on suicide. Respond to the questions below the assignment option you chose.
• Your insightful response should be two to four double-spaced paragraphs in length, in APA format. Remember, a paragraph consists of three or more related sentences.
• Your assertion or argument should be based on the additional reading assignment and text readings for this session, and you should make references to information presented in reading assignments.
• You should cite quoted and paraphrased sources in APA format.
• Each assignment is an exercise in critical thinking and spiritual growth. As such, there are no wrong answers. As long as you can back up your assertion with literature, your likelihood of success and growth is greatly increased.
• You must submit your response paper by 11:59 P.M. on the due date.

For your Reading Response Paper this session, you have two options:

Option 1:

From , read the Anxiety Disorders section from Chapter 4 (It is recommended that you download and save the PDF as you will refer to this report again in another session.)

The questions for the article are:

• What new information did you acquire as a result of reading this article?
• How does the information presented in the additional reading compare with the information presented in your course textbook?
• What questions do you have after reading this article?
• Is there any information that contradicts with your view of the subject matter from a Christian perspective?

Option 2:

Watch the following video:

Video: Why we need to talk about suicide | Mark Henick | TEDxToronto

The questions for the video are:

• What new information did you acquire as a result of reviewing this video?
• How does the information presented in the video compare with the information presented in your course textbook?
• What questions do you have after reviewing this video?
• How might the message of hope impact a suicidal person through spiritual development?
• If Jesus were a therapist responding to the person profiled in this case, how would you expect Him to respond?

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on add a file, then click submit to upload your assignment by the posted due date. Review the rubric for specific grading criteria.