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.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
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PCN-500-RS-T1MajorCounselingTheoriesMatrix.docx

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

Neoanalytic

Jungian

Individual Psychology

Person-Centered

Existential

Gestalt

Behavioral Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy

Family Systems Theory

Feminist

Solution-Focused Therapy

Narrative Therapy

References:

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