Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Case Approach

Murdock, N. L. (2017). Theories of counseling and psychotherapy: A case approach (4th ed.). Pearson Education. ISBN-13: 9780134240220.

Throughout the course, you have studied and written about several counseling theories that are used as the basis for the counseling profession. In this analysis, you will choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories:

· Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

· Solution-focused

· Psychoanalysis

Choose a theory that you have studied in this course. Do not choose one of the three theories listed above.

Compare your selected theory against the three theories listed above.

Write a 1,500-2,000-word analysis describing your theory comparisons. Include the following in your analysis:

Part 1: Selected Theory

· Founding theorist(s) for the selected theory

· Standard interventions for the selected theory

· At least three main concepts of the selected theory

Part 2: Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)

· Founding theorist(s) for CBT

· Standard interventions for CBT

· Similarities and differences between your selected theory and CBT

Part 3: Solution-Focused Theory

· Founding theorist(s) for solution-focused theory

· Standard interventions for solution-focused theory

· Similarities and differences between your selected theory and solution-focused theory

Part 4: Psychoanalysis

· Founding theorist(s) for psychoanalysis

· Standard interventions for psychoanalysis

· Similarities and differences between your selected theory and psychoanalysis

Include at least three scholarly references in your analysis in addition to the course textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines 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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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

MS Addiction Counseling; MS Christian Counseling, Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

1.1:  Demonstrate an understanding of the major counseling theories and principles.

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