CNL 500: Theories and Models of Counseling (CNL500)

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 8 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 8.1) Description: How can you, as a counselor, avoid becoming "stuck" in a particular theoretical framework? Identify specific ways that you can ensure you continue to grow. What are some trends you are interested in learning about now that you understand counseling theory?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 8 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 8.2) Description: Now that you have studied all the different theories of psychotherapy, what theory do you feel has the strongest approach for the population you may want to work with? Do you think that you will need to learn more than one approach? Why?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 8 Assignment: Benchmark - Major Counseling Theories Presentation (Obj. 8.1 and 8.2) Description: Throughout the course, you have studied and written about several counseling theories that are used in the counseling profession. In this PowerPoint presentation, select one counseling theory you see yourself being most effective in, and create a 7-10-slide presentation that includes the following: 1. The founding theorists and a description of...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 7 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 7.1, and 7.3) Description: Short-term theories have become popular in the past number of years due to the pressure from insurance companies and the legal needs to address the clients' presenting problems. With this in mind, why might it be important to consider using solution-focused theory? What can a counselor do to make sure they support their client effectively in a short-term situation? How do your skil...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 7 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 7.2) Description: Would you consider choosing feminist, solution-focused, or narrative therapies when counseling individual clients, marriage clients, and family clients? What empirical evidence is available to support the use of these theories?

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 7 Assignment: Feminist, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy Application (Obj. 7.1 and 7.2) 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. Feminist 2. Solution-focused 3. Narrative Write a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis. 1. What will be the goa...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 6 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 6.3) Description: How could the family genogram be applied to the treatment of a family with addiction issues? Please apply this to a hypothetical family.