Question One and @ are due August 15
DQ 1
Do you need counseling theory to be an effective counselor? Why or why not? How do you suppose the practice of professional counseling would change without the use of theory? Provide an example to support your response.
Dq 2
Showing support, empathy, and using active listening skills when working with clients are soft skills which are critical to being an effective counselor. How might you use counseling theory to develop these skills?
Details:
Being knowledgeable about your personal view of human nature is important to understanding various counseling perspectives. Complete the following online assessment to discover your personal view of human nature.
http://ww2.odu.edu/~eneukrug/therapists/survey.html
Write a short 250-500-word reflection discussing your results. Were you surprised by the results you received? Why or why not?
Theoretical Framework View of Human Nature Key Theorists Key Terminology Key Concepts Strengths/Weakness Therapeutic Techniques Personal View (Does this theory align with your personal view? Why or why not?
Psychodynamic
1. Psychoanalysis
2. Analytical Therapy
3. Individual Psychology
Existential-Humanistic
1. Existential Therapy
2. Gestalt Therapy
3. Person-Centered Counseling
Cognitive-Behavioral
1. Behavior Therapy
2. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
3. Cognitive Therapy
4. Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
Post-Modern
1. Narrative Therapy
2. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Family Systems
1. Family Systems Theory
