CNL 500 Discussion Questions with Solutions - Topic 1 till 8

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 1 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 1.1, 1.3, and 1.4) Description: Traditional psychoanalysis is based on the interpretation of unconscious conflicts. This approach relied on another completely fallible human being with his or her own unconscious co...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 2 Discussion Question 1 (Obj. 2.1, and 2.3) Description: One of the cornerstones of Adlerian therapy is that insight produces motivation for change. Do you think that’s true? Is there any empirical evidence to support the contention that insi...

CNL 500 (Theories and Models of Counseling) Topic 2 Discussion Question 2 (Obj. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3) Description: What is the primary goal in Jungian analysis? What are the four stages of the individuation journey that characterizes Jungian analysis? What type of client would benefit from this a...

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 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 emp...

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 neg...

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?

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

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?

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 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.

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 sup...

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 thi...

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 n...