CEFS 510: Counseling Project: Conceptualization and Treatment Plan 1 Instructions

Below is the format you are to use for the Conceptualization and Treatment Plan 1 paper. The paper is about 8 pages, not counting title page, abstract, and references page. Current APA format is required. The entire paper should be written in 3rd person.

Title Page

Refer to your current APA manual for directions on formatting a title page. Be sure you include a running head, page number, paper title (Case Conceptualization Using ), your name, and the institution name (Liberty University).

Abstract

Your abstract must give the reader a short overview (150–250 words) of your paper. Be sure your abstract summarizes the main ideas in your paper and what conclusions you came to. Use your current APA manual to be sure you write an effective abstract. Note that the abstract is not an introduction to the paper.

Case Conceptualization Using (place the name of your Chosen Theory here)

Below you will find the topics and structure you are required to include in your paper. For this first CTP paper, you are to choose 1 of these 4:

· Object Relations Therapy

· Individual Psychology Therapy

· Person-Centered Therapy

· Existential Therapy

Spend at least 2 pages explaining the theory you have chosen and answering these questions. Separate each question into its own paragraph, and use sub-headings:

· Who is/are the developer(s) of the theory?

· What did they believe about human nature and the counseling process?

· Explain any research that has been done showing the efficacy of this theory.

· What diagnoses has this theory been shown to be effective with (depression, anxiety, etc.)?

· What makes this theory appropriate for your client and their presenting problems you noted in the first paper?

· What are any potential ethical issues that may arise using this theory with your client?

· What are any potential multicultural issues that may arise using this theory with your client?

· Can this theory be used in crisis situations? Why or why not?

Interventions

First, write a short paragraph giving a synopsis about the presenting problems you wrote about in the Case Summary and Presenting Problems paper. Detail is not needed, just a quick summary to remind the reader of these problems.

Second, based on the theory you chose above, you are to have a minimum of 3 different interventions/techniques pursuant to that theory. (NOTE: while Person-Centered Therapy does not have specific techniques, it does have 3 core conditions that are to use instead.) You must also clearly define each intervention from the other (i.e., write in 3 separate paragraphs with the name of the technique/intervention clearly shown in a level 2 heading [flush left and bold] in each paragraph, not just one long paragraph).