CNL 500: Theories and Models of Counseling (CNL500)

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 6 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 6.1, and 6.4) Description: How can Bowenian, structural or strategic family systems theory provide challenges to new counselors? What are some strategies to help them be applied in individual therapy?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 6 Assignment: Comparison Worksheet (Obj. 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3) Description: Complete the Comparison Worksheet.

The textbook indicates that choice intervention strategies are a central element of reality theory. How might these strategies be used in conjunction with other counseling theories?

What are the benefits of using cognitive behavioral therapy versus using behavioral therapy?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 5 Assignment: Cognitive, Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy Application (Obj. 5.1 and 5.2) Description: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1. Cognitive 2. Cognitive behavioral 3. Rational emotive behavior therapy 4. Reality therapy Write a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of the case study using...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 4 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 4.2) Description: What are the issues of individual and cultural diversity a counselor must consider when using REBT and behavioral theories?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 4 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3) Description: Joseph is a client of yours doing outpatient therapy, one-on-one at least once a week for social phobia. He presents with intense anxiety, fear of being judged by others, intense negative selfjudgments, and has dropped out of college because of these fears. Using behavioral therapy techniques describe your approach to helping Joseph overcome his social phobia. 1. What is the b...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3) Description: Could you be genuine, accepting, and empathic with all clients? What type of client or presenting issue would create a challenge for you in terms of being genuine, accepting, and empathic? How would you work with clients with whom you did not feel these three conditions?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 3.1) Description: Do you think it is possible to combine client-centered and existential approaches in therapy? Why or why not? Explain what a combined approach might look like.

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 3 Assignment: Person-Centered Therapy: Concepts and Counselor Qualities (Obj. 3.1, and 3.3) Description: Write a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of person-centered counseling which fully explores the following categories: 1. What makes person-centered counseling an effective approach for clients with a wide range of presenting issues? 2. Describe the importance of genuineness being present in the counselor. How can a counselor maintain this qua...