Assignment: Capella University Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories Case Study Analysis

Assignment: Capella University Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories Case Study Analysis

Question Description
Assignment Overview

Counselors face a variety of different clients throughout their careers. Working with clients is at first intimidating for new counselors. However, counselors who have an understanding of theories and have thought about their own theoretical orientation have a good start on effectively serving their clients. So far in the course, you have studied and read about many of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy. In this assignment you will further analyze the “Stan” client case study and apply two of the theories covered in this course to the case. This assignment asks you to examine how counselors conceptualize client issues and prepare treatment options.

Assignment Instructions

You will select two theories of counseling and psychotherapy studied in Chapters 4–14 of your Corey text to describe and analyze. You will then apply the two theories to The Case of Stan (See Chapter 1 of the Corey text for the case study). The areas you should focus on when analyzing the theory are listed below. This APA-style paper should be 6–8 pages (excluding references and title page). Select the supporting sources of information carefully, using the most relevant and applicable information.

Part One: Theoretical Analysis

Briefly describe the theory’s origins (background, how was it developed, who created it) and basic philosophies (its view of human nature, theory of change, view of psychopathology, the role of the counselor).
Explain how the theories align with your own philosophy, values, and views of the therapeutic process.
Evaluate the research evidence supporting the theories, with an example from a current study.
Analyze and discuss the appropriateness of the theories for diverse populations.
Part Two: Theoretical Application

Describe goals you will work on with Stan (make sure the goals align with the chosen therapeutic approaches).
Identify and explain interventions and techniques you will use with Stan, based on your theoretically established goals. Be very specific. Assume that you will have up to three sessions with him.
Address cultural considerations you will keep in mind while using the therapeutic approaches with Stan.
Discuss strengths and limitations of using the theories with Stan.
Additional Requirements

Your paper should be 6–8 pages in length.
Write your paper in APA-style essay format.
Include at least five peer-reviewed, scholarly articles from the Capella library databases, and the textbook for a total of at least six sources.
Your assignment will be scored on the following criteria:

Apply major theories to philosophy, values, and views of the therapeutic process.
Evaluate the research evidence supporting the theories.
Analyze the appropriate application of theories for diverse populations.
Create a theory-based intervention or treatment plan for Individual client.
Address cultural considerations for a specific therapeutic approach.
Examine the strengths and limitations of theoretical approaches to specific client relationships.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Successfully implement APA style.
Review the Case Study Analysis Scoring Guide for additional information.

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As a school nurse I work in the intersection of education in health. I am well situated to see how health disparities exist between groups and how those disparities affect their health, education, and life experience in comparison to their peers. Although my school is located in a “wealthy” suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, there is still a population of students that reflect the common underserved populations per Healthy People 2020, “…hispanics, African Americans, those with low levels of education, and the poor” (DeNisco, 2019, p. 718). In Minnesota, there is also a large population of Somali immigrants which fall into more than one of the above categories.

The Somali population is at greater risk for health and educational disparities not only because of their skin color and resultant racist treatment (whether intended or not) but also because of their new immigrant status and the barriers to accessing care; money, language barriers, transportation, and knowledge of navigating the health care system.

 

In terms of health disparities, I especially notice in the education setting that there is a higher percentage of the Somali population that is on the Autism Spectrum. One in 32 Somali children in Minneapolis are on the autism spectrum compared to one in 36 of white children, one in 62 black children, and 1 in 80 Hispanic children (University of Minnesota, 2013). My hope in becoming a nurse educator will assist me in educating this population in their health and help them navigate the healthcare and special education system for the health of their child as they grow into adulthood. In personal experience thus far, when the COVID vaccine became available to kids under 11, there was a large amount of hesitation from the somali population. As public health nurses in the district, it was our priority to educate this population on vaccinen safety and remove barriers (like provide free transportation with busses) to receiving the vaccine for their health and for the opportunity to access education in equal ways to their vaccinated peers.

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