HSE352 Counseling Theories Summary Worksheet
Theory or
Approach
Top Theorists
(Names) Key Terms and Concepts
Addiction as Explained by
This Theory or Approach
Counseling Methods
(Techniques, Procedures, Interventions)
Person-Centered Carl Rodgers Humanistic counseling
method.
The client is the center of
treatment and their view
and feelings always come
first.
Non-authoritative
approach so the patient
knows you are on the
same level, and they can
take charge on their
sessions.
Giving the patient a safe
space to grow a
relationship with their
counselor.
Giving the client
confidence to express their
feelings and discuss their
past.
The counselor will practice immediacy meaning focusing
on the relationship between the client and counselor.
Respecting diversity and providing a safe, nonjudgmental
setting. Practicing reflective listening by asking open-
ended questions as a means of keeping the client
engaged.
Behavioral B. F. Skinner
Albert Bandura
Joseph Wolpe
Behaviors are learned
and by understanding can
be changed.
There are positive and
negative reinforcements
for all behavior.
Assess and evaluate a
client’s behavior and
factors of behavior,
promote positive change,
