Now that you’ve had the opportunity to get a basic understanding of a number of the counseling and psychotherapy theories, it’s time to choose one that speaks to you! Which theory do you identify best with? Please write a short paper on your favorite theory (4 double-space pages). Please answer each of these questions, worth 10 points each:
- Which theory did you choose and which theorist(s) are associated with this theory? How did these theorists contribute to the theory? (What is the background of the theories?)
- How does this theory conceptualize psychopathology? (What do the theorists associated with this theory suggest to be the reason for people’s problems?)
- Which techniques from that theory are you most excited about using? (Please name and describe at least two therapeutic techniques associated with your chosen theorist.)
- What does the research say about the effectiveness of this theory? (What have studies shown about the effectiveness of the therapy? This information is near the end of each chapter.)