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· What is the matrix (the environment or context) of the problem(s) in this case study according to this theory?

· What are the underlying assumptions about the development of the disorder(s) in this case study? (Consider psychological development here and how it impacts the client)

· What elements in this case study are important in assessment according to this theory? (why)

· What persons in this case study are important in assessment according to this theory? (why)

· What relationships in this case study are important in assessment according to this theory? (why)

· What, if any, assessment devices (tests, observation, clinical interview, etc.) would be used? (why)

Target Behaviors

· Whose behaviors need to be targeted? What are the behaviors that need to be targeted? When do/did the target behaviors occur? Where are the target behaviors occurring (should be more than one setting). Why are targeted behaviors occurring? (consider triggers) How are targeted behaviors occurring across all aspects of daily functioning?

· As a counselor using this theory, which behaviors need to be addressed? (Prioritize according to acuity) How will you address these according to your theory?

· What are the goals of counseling?

· How are these goals determined?

· What adjunct sources (people), if any, might be used in assessment according to this theory?

Interventions

· What interventions would be used in this case study according to this theory? (why) (Consider the clients age, development, and level of functioning)

· What are the goals of each particular intervention? (why)

· What evidence based counseling strategies and techniques are used for prevention and intervention? (why)

· What is the role of affect (nonverbal expression, congruence/incongruence) in this case study according to this theory?

· What is the role of cognition in this case study according to this theory?

Role of the Therapist

· What personality characteristics are necessary for the therapist according to this theory? (why)

· What therapeutic skills are necessary according to this theory? (why)

· What should the relationship between the therapist and the client look like?

· What is the role of transference?

· What should the therapist do in this case study to achieve the appropriate relationship?

Role of the Client

· Who is the client in this case study according to this theory? (why)

· What is expected of the client? (why)

Therapeutic Outcomes

· How is successful therapy in this case study defined according to this theory?

· How will the client in this case study be different if therapy is successful?

· What measureable outcomes would you develop for this case study?

· How will successful therapy be measured?

Personal Reaction/Evaluation to This Theory

· Apply critical thinking and analysis to this theory of counseling.

· What elements seem most appropriate to you?

· What elements seem least appropriate to you?

· Would you utilize this approach in your own counseling?

· Why would you or why would you not?

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