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Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy Comparison Chart (Obj. 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3)

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Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to compare and contrast the core principles of Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory Therapy, and Reality Therapy. By completing the Theory Comparison Worksheet, you will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts, key contributors, and therapeutic applications of each theoretical approach. The goal is to evaluate how these cognitive focused theories inform contemporary counseling practice and contribute to the development of an integrated theoretical perspective.

Read the “Case Study Analysis” document and select one of the six case studies.

Use three to four scholarly sources to complete the attached “Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy Comparison Chart” document.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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CNL-500 Topic 5: Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy Comparison Worksheet

Directions: Access the attached Case Study Analysis resource. Select one of the case studies to apply to this assignment. Then, complete the chart below. Complete the specific fields listed in the chart for each theory. All sections will require a 50-75-word description except for the section where you list the three treatment interventions. Include three to four scholarly resources and in-text citation as appropriate. Include a full APA reference for the resources used below.

	Cognitive Therapy	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)	Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)	Reality Therapy (RT)
Roles of the Counselor and Client(s) (50-75 words each)
Describe the state of dysfunction How would you describe the problem from each theoretical orientation? (50-75 words each)
Strategies for Change How is change accomplished? (50-75 words each)
List Three Treatment Interventions	Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3:	Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3:	Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3:	Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3:
Important Ethical Considerations (50-75 words each)
Using clinical judgment, how would this theory help the family in your scenario establish a new homeostasis? (50-75 words each)

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