Theories and Models of Counseling.

Theories and Models of Counseling.
Theories and Models of Counseling.
This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard:
2.F.5.a. Theories and models of counseling.
1. What are your personal assumptions about: How do people
develop the kinds of psychological distress that bring them to
counseling? What constitutes “good mental health” or “a good
life?” How do people change, grow emotionally, develop better
coping mechanisms, or change destructive behaviors?
2. Some might argue that a therapist’s theoretical orientation is
irrelevant in the counseling process, and that only client
outcomes matter. Others might argue that specific factors
common across models of therapy-not specific theory or an
approach endorsed by a counselor create a positive outcome.
What do you think? Why?
Theories and Models of Counseling.
3. According to Adler, what is the difference between biological
and psychological birth order? Describe how Adler’s theory of
psychological birth order (the family constellation) shapes the
family member.