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 Rogers Clients have
resourcefulness for
positive movement.
Experiencing the present
moment, learning to
accept oneself, and
deciding on ways to
change.
This technique offers unconditional positive regard.
Behavioral
Cognitive-
Behavioral
Aaron Beck The therapeutic approaches are active, directive,
structured, time limited, present-centered, problem
oriented, and collaborative. This method perceives
psychological problems as stemming from commonplace
processes such as faulty thinking, making incorrect
inferences on the basis of inadequate or incorrect
information, and failing to distinguish between fantasy
and reality. It emphasizes recognizing and changing
negative thoughts and maladaptive beliefs. The goal is to
eliminate clients’ self-defeating outlooks on life and
assist them in acquiring more tolerant and rational
views.
Psychoanalytic
