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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1 What are the main differences between Bowenian, structural, and strategic family systems theories? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bowenian, structural, and strategic family systems theories Introduction The field of family systems therapy is a complex one. It’s made up of several different approaches, some with specific goals, others…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2 How could the family genogram be applied to the treatment of a family with addiction issues? Please apply this to a hypothetical family. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Using the family genogram in the treatment of a family with addiction issues Introduction The family genogram is a tool that…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2 What are the issues of individual and cultural diversity a counselor must consider when using REBT and behavioral theories? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Individual and cultural diversity when using REBT and behavioral theories Introduction The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral therapies can be a great way…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2 Could you be genuine, accepting, and empathic with all clients? What types of problems or clients would present problems for you in terms of being genuine, accepting, and empathic? How would you work with clients with whom you did not feel these three conditions? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION …
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1 What types of populations and diagnostic mental health categories would be most inclined to use REBT and behavioral theories? Why? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REBT and behavioral theories Introduction REBT is a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that focuses on helping people change their maladaptive ways of thinking and behaving.…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1 Do you think it is possible to combine client-centered and existential approaches in therapy? Why or why not? Explain what a combined approach might look like. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Client-centered and existential approaches in therapy Introduction What is the difference between client-centered and existential approaches in therapy?…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2 While there are many neoanalytic writers, they can be divided into two general categories. Some are objective positivist thinkers while others are relativistic/constructivist thinkers. Philosophically, what is the difference among objective positivist neoanalytic writers and relativistic/constructivist neoanalytic writers? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positivist thinkers and relativistic/constructivist thinkers Introduction…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1 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. ADDITIONAL DETAILS The difference between biological and psychological birth order Introduction There’s a lot to be learned about…
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PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 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…
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PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2 What additional preparation or education would you need to effectively treat the following: Families, adolescents, persons of color, persons from different religious groups, the LGBT population, persons with disabilities, etc.? Why is this preparation/education important? Do you foresee any challenges in obtaining this preparation/education? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION …