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Counseling Theory Paper
Appendix A: Required Assignment (RA)
Required Assignments (RAs) are substantive assignments intended to measure student performance against selected course objectives and/or program outcomes within a course. RAs are completed by all students across all Argosy University campuses and delivery formats without exception. Each RA contributes to a significant portion of the overall course grade and is assessed by faculty using the grading criteria designed for that assignment. These are individual assignments and students earn individual grades.
Required Assignment: Theoretical Orientation Development Plan Paper(300 pts.)
Description of RA:
From what you have learned in this course, select a theoretical perspective that interests you the most. In this assignment, you will conduct a literature search on that theoretical approach and develop a personalized plan for your continued development.
Theoretical Orientation Development Plan Paper
Conduct research and construct a paper presenting and supporting your personal counseling theoretical preference (choosing from the major theories studied in this course). You should conduct a computerized literature search on the particular theoretical approach that feels like the best fit. Remember to select a theory that aligns with your worldview and your perspective of the best therapeutic relationship. References should be from empirical/scholarly works that support and further define the position. You should include the following in your paper:
Summarize the fundamental elements of your theory of choice, including definitions of important terms, personality development, and major historical figures associated with the theory.
Explain how your personal worldview (e.g. core beliefs about others and the world) connects to the theory of choice.
Explain how the therapeutic relationship aligns with your interpersonal style.
Discuss how your theory of choice addresses the multicultural nature of our diverse society.
Present support for the effectiveness of your chosen theoretical approach by examining and analyzing the existing efficacy-based research. Include findings across age groups, gender, and/or multicultural groups.
Discuss limitations of your chosen therapeutic approach, including any clients or presenting problems for which it may not be appropriate. Support your ideas with findings from existing research on the approach.
Identify the ethical standards from the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics (2014) that apply to the use of an approach determined to be unsuitable for a particular group or presenting problem. Discuss the potential harm that could be caused by applying an unsuitable approach.
Provide an example of how you would apply a minimum of two specific theoretical techniques to a fictitious client’s need.
Provide a plan for how you will continue to develop your knowledge and skills related to that theory.
Your final deliverable assignment will be a Word document, approximately 8-10 pagesin length (no more than 10 pages not including the cover page and reference page AND no less than 8 pages, not including the cover page and reference page), utilizing a minimum of seven (7) scholarly references. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Because this is a TurnItIn assignment, your final Word document will be submitted via Dropbox.
Grading Rubric
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Assignment Components
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Theoretical Summary: Summarize the fundamental elements of your theory of choice, including definitions of important terms, personality development, and major historical figures associated with the theory.
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Summary clearly states all critical elements of the theory of choice. All relevant technical terms are defined, theoretical understanding of personality development is described, and the importance of each historical figure is clearly and accurately stated.
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/40 pts.
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Personal Worldview:
Explain how your personal worldview connects to the theory of choice.
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Correlation between the student’s worldview and the theory of choice is clearly stated. The effect of the worldview towards the use of the theory is appropriate.
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/40 pts.
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Cultural and Developmental Considerations:
Discuss how your theory of choice addresses the multicultural nature of our diverse society and individual developmental needs.
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The effect of the theory towards a variety of clients is accurate and clearly stated.
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/38 pts.
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Theoretical Strengths:
Present research findings in support of the effectiveness of your chosen theoretical approach.
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Findings are presented of at least one peer-reviewed, efficacy study on the chosen theoretical approach.
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/30 pts.
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Theoretical Limitations:
Present research findings related to the limitations of your chosen theoretical approach.
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Findings are presented of at least one peer-reviewed study examining the limitations of the chosen approach.
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/30 pts.
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Ethical Considerations:
Identify at least two ethical standards from the ACA Code of Ethics that address the inappropriate use of an approach or technique. Discuss specific, potential harmful effects of doing so.
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At least two relevant ethical standards are identified, defined, and applied to the potential misapplication of a technique or approach. At least two examples of potential harmful effects are identified.
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/30 pts.
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Provide an example of how you would apply a minimum of two specifically theoretical techniques to a fictitious client’s need.
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The description of implementation correctly aligns with each theory. Specific needs of the client are addressed, and the description of how each theory addresses the specific needs is clear and accurate.
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/64 pts.
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Academic Writing
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Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of at least 7 references/sources (i.e. APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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Written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in appropriate and accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use of scholarly sources aligns with specified assignment requirements.
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/28 pts.
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Cognitive-behavior therapy, in a nutshell, seeks to change a person’s irrational or faulty thinking and behaviors by educating the person and reinforcing positive experiences that will lead to fundamental changes in the way that person copes. For instance, a person who might get depressed over the way their life is going right now may begin a downward spiral into thinking negativistic and irrational thoughts, as taught (or not taught) to that person in his or her upbringing. This only reinforces the depressive feelings and lethargic behaviors.
Strengths
Helping clients explore values and gain a full awareness for their conflicting feelings
Actively involved in learning skills to deal with the problems of living
Integrates clients beliefs, emotional responses, and behavioral choices continually
Interventions are tailored to the unique needs and strengths of the individual
Clients are empowered by learning specific skills they can apply in daily life
Inner resources and strengths of clients are activated to bring about change.
Weaknesses
Must understand diverse backgrounds in order to be sensitive to struggles
Be cautious of lanquage used in association with beliefs
Have a global perspective to clients culture when referring to aspects of it
Acceptance over change may be an issue depending on cultural limitations
Not having experience with certain cultures therapists may have a hard time interpreting clients experiences accurately.
Gestalt Therapy is an existential, phenomenological, and process-based approach created on the premise that individuals must be understood in the context of their ongoing relationship with the environment. Awareness, choice, and responsibility are cornerstones of practice. The initial goal is for clients to expand their awareness of what they are experiencing in the present moment.
Strengths
Can be useful and affective with clients from diverse backgrounds because it takes the clients context into account.
Gestalt experiments can be tailored to fit the unique way in which an individual perceives and interprets his or her culture.
Approaches client in an open way.
Therapists remain receptive to how cleints realities differ from their own.
Weaknesses
Can lead to high level of intense feelings
Clients who have been culturally conditioned to be reserved and to avoid feelings wont respond well.
Clients who have issues expressing feelings to parents
Personal Worldview
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