Having a basic understanding of the major counseling theories will help you develop a professional identity, form personal perspectives and approaches, and help you understand the effectiveness of different treatments.
For this assignment, complete the “Major Counseling Theories Matrix.”
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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PCN-500 Major Counseling Theories Matrix
Directions: Please select five (5) of the following major counseling theories/therapies and complete the appropriate sections of the matrix. Please include at least two (2) scholarly sources in addition to the textbook, as well as properly formatted APA in-text citations and references.
Theory |
Founders |
Key Concepts/Terms |
Main Goals |
Counseling Techniques/Approaches |
Characteristics of an Effective Counselor |
Psychoanalytic |
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Neoanalytic |
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Jungian |
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Individual Psychology |
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Person-Centered |
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Existential |
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Gestalt |
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Behavioral Therapy |
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy |
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Cognitive Therapy |
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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Reality Therapy |
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Family Systems Theory |
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Feminist |
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Solution-Focused Therapy |
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Narrative Therapy |
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