This Application continues your side-by-side analysis of learning theories. Download the chart template, “Analyzing Counseling Theories,” from this week’s Learning Resources to continue your Assignment.
Part 1: Chart
Use the chart template to analyze counseling theories.
Select two theories from this week’s Learning Resources.
Describe the background theory, human nature, major constructs, applications, and evaluations of each counseling theory.
Part 2: Reflection (1 page)
Describe a specific population of clients with whom you hope to work in the future.
Explain which of the two theories in your chart would be the most effective in working with this client population and explain why.
Describe the interventions you would suggest from this theory and how these interventions would assist this client population in reaching counseling goals.
The Book required for this assignment is:
**Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (Eds.). (2016). Counseling and psychotherapy: Theories and interventions (6th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Chapter 9, “Cognitive-Behavioral Theories” (pp. 227-252)
Chapter 10, “Dialectical Behavior Theory” (pp. 253-281)
Chapter 11, “Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy” (pp. 283-309)
Chapter 12, “Reality Therapy/Choice Theory” (pp. 311-338)