Analyzing Counseling Theories

Due 10/18/15 by 5 pm!! no excuses

Part 1: Chart

• Use the chart template to analyze counseling theories. (see attached)
• Select two theories from the list below.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
• Dialectical Behavior Theory
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
• Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
• Describe the background theory, human nature, major constructs, applications, and evaluations of each counseling theory by using chart.

Part 2: Reflection (1-2 pages)

• Describe a specific population of clients with whom you hope to work in the future.
• Explain which of the two theories in your chart would be the most effective in working with this client population and explain why.
• Describe the interventions you would suggest from this theory and how these interventions would assist this client population in reaching counseling goals.