Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Section #1- Let's Get Started! Understanding The Absent Father Syndrome

    • Overview- What is the Absent Father Syndrome?

    • Absent Father Assessment

    • Where Would I Like My Relationship To Be?

    • Exercise- What Do I Need?

    • Section #1 Debriefing Exercise

    • Section #1 Quiz

    • Section #1 Summary
  • 3

    Section #2- Understanding The Emotional Connection

    • What Emotions Do I Have Towards My Father?

    • Absent Father Emotional Response Assessment (AFERA)

    • Emotional Assessment Score

    • How Did You Score?

    • How Do I Really Feel About My Father?

    • Letter To Dad Exercise

    • Post Letter To Dad Debriefing Exercise

    • Emotional Impact on My Day To Day Life

    • Emotional Impact Questionaire

    • How Did You Do?

    • Analyzing My Emotions Exercise

    • Section #2 Debriefing Exercise

    • Section #2 Quiz

    • Section #2 Summary
  • 4

    Section #3- Understanding How The Absent Father Syndrome Affects My Self-Esteem

    • What About My Self-Esteem?

    • Understanding My Self-Esteem Exercise

    • Impact on Self-Esteem Questionaire

    • How Did You Do?

    • Analyzing My Self-Esteem

    • Section #3 Debriefing Exercise

    • Section #3 Quiz

    • Section #3 Summary
  • 5

    Section #4- Understanding How The Absent Father Syndrome Affects My Relationships

    • What About My Relationships WIth Others?

    • A Look At My Past & Current Relationships Exercise

    • Relationship Impact Questionaire

    • How Did You Do?

    • Analyzing My Relationships Exercise

    • Section #4 Debriefing Exercise

    • Section #4 Quiz

    • Section #4 Summary
  • 6

    Section #5- Personal Development Action Plan

    • Why Develop a Personal Action Plan?

    • Strategies for Emotional Well-Being

    • Strategies For Improved Self-Esteem

    • Strategies for Healthy Relationships

    • Strategies For Resolving Resentment With Your Father

    • Developing a Personal Action Plan

    • Section #5 Summary
  • 7

    Section #6- Next Steps

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • More Resources for You

    • Before you go...

Instructor(s)

Instructor

Erika Daniels

I’m Erika Daniels, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Rialto, CA, here to guide you through your healing journey. I received my BA degree in Sociology, and my MSW degree from UCLA. I have been licensed since 2003, and have worked in the mental health industry for over twenty-five years. During this time, I have had the pleasure of working with at risk youth in the child welfare system, and have witnessed the severe effects of father absence on their lives. In my current practice, my caseload includes providing therapy to individuals who have absent father issues. ​My experience ranges from counseling young children to counseling the elderly population. I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, and I am thoroughly trained, and experienced in addressing trauma, anxiety and depression. I also have experience in Christian counseling and adoptions. I am passionate about addressing  absent father issues, especially restoring the father-adult child relationship. I have dealt with my own absent father issues when I was separated from my birth father shortly after I was born, and successfully reunited with him at the age of twenty-three. I have a warm and welcoming approach, and truly care about my clients well-being.  Erika Daniels, LCSW #21835 ​