Describe a specific population of clients with whom you hope to work in the future.

Part 1: Chart

• Use the chart template to analyze counseling theories. (see attached)
• Select two theories from the list below.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
• Dialectical Behavior Theory
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
• Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
• Describe the background theory, human nature, major constructs, applications, and evaluations of each counseling theory by using chart.

Part 2: Reflection (1-2 pages)

• Describe a specific population of clients with whom you hope to work in the future.
• Explain which of the two theories in your chart would be the most effective in working with this client population and explain why.
• Describe the interventions you would suggest from this theory and how these interventions would assist this client population in reaching counseling goals.

Analyzing Counseling Theories

Student Name

Walden University

Analyzing Counseling Theories

Part 1: Chart

	Theory 1: Name	Theory 2: Name
Background Theory	· Use only bullet points; no sentences—delete this before beginning your one page chart. The boxes will expand to accommodate your points.	·
Human Nature	·	·
Major Constructs	·	·
Applications	·	·
Evaluations	·	·
	Chapter Author, Year	Chapter Author, Year

Part 2: Reflection

I. Describe a specific population of clients with whom you hope to work in the future. Explain why you have chosen this population and what you hope to accomplish with this client base. (Note this point will remain the same on future papers, if you want to keep it. Please delete.)

II. Explain which one of the two theories in your chart would be the most effective in working with this client population and explain why.

III. Describe at least two interventions from your chosen theory you would suggest using and how these interventions would assist this client population in reaching counseling goals.