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For each theory of interest, use at least one original source (e.g., articles written by the theory’s creator(s) published in professional, peer-reviewed journals or books written by the theory’s creator(s)). There should be at least one original source for the first theory and at least one original sources for the second theory. You must have at least five total references and may have more. The Corey text may ONLY be used as a reference in the biographical and multicultural sections, since the earlier theorists often do not explicitly address these points.

For each theory please describe the following:

· Theorist’s biography and influences (What about the theorist’s life and characteristics might have led her/him to create her/his theory?)

· Beliefs about human nature

· How problems are created and maintained

· Role of the counselor

· Role of the client

· Therapeutic goals

· Multicultural considerations

Please compare and contrast the two theories you have chosen. This section should cover:

Similarities and differences between the theories (compare/contrast)

Personal reaction to each

Each paper should look like this:

Introduction

Introductory text for the entire paper goes here.

Theory I

Theorist’s Biography and Influences

Beliefs about Human Nature

How Problems are Created and Maintained

Role of the Counselor

Role of the Client

Therapeutic Goals

Multicultural Considerations

Theory II

Theorist’s Biography and Influences

Repeat the other headings covered for Theory I

Comparison and Reaction

Similarities and Differences

Personal Reaction

Conclusion

Concluding text for the entire paper goes here.

To receive full credit, the paper must be written and formatted in correct APA 7 style. This includes font, margins, spacing, capitalization, indentation, page numbers, headers, citations, references, and properly removing the extra space between paragraphs inserted by Microsoft Word and other programs. Please refer to the APA 7 manual for details and examples. Papers should consist of at least eight full pages of content, which does not include title, abstract, or reference pages. Papers may contain more than eight full pages of content.

Please note that this paper covers two major theories, not schools of thought. Cognitive behavioral therapy, for instance, is a school of thought. Cognitive therapy, cognitive behavioral modification, and rational emotive behavior therapy are theories within that school of thought.

All references for the paper should be text, not webpages, audio, or video. Videos and other textbooks may not be used as sources.

Finally, please remember that this is primarily a research paper. In the counseling profession, research papers follow APA 7 format. The APA manual contains detailed information for proper formatting, so please read it carefully. In the two theory sections, virtually every sentence should have a supporting citation. Paraphrases and summarizations, rather than direct quotes, should be the norm.