CNL 500: Theories and Models of Counseling (CNL500)

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 insight produces motivation? Include a peer-reviewed article to support your response.

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 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 conflict and problems to make accurate interpretations. Comment on how this approach can have legitimacy. Does a contemporary psychoanalytic two-person psychology model offer any improvement in this reg...

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...

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 goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals? 2. Describe the process of treatment using this theory. This should include a...

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 quality with clients they may disagree with? 3. From a person-centered perspective, describe the role of empathy in assisting clients through a successful therapy ...

Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Write a 1,000-1,500-word analysis of the case study using Freud’s psychoanalytic theory approach. Include the following in your analysis. 1. What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals? 2. Describe the process of treatment using this theory. This should include a description of the length of treatment, the role of the counselor, and the experience of the client as they work from beginning to ter...

Complete the “Classical Theory Comparison Worksheet.”

Complete the Comparison Worksheet.

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 insight produces motivation? Include a peer-reviewed article to support your response.