For this assignment, continue to work with the two clients you selected for your Week 5 assignment (one child and one adolescent). Review the Assignment Case Studies if you want to look at the case studies.
Using the Week 7 Assignment Template [DOCX] Download Week 7 Assignment Template [DOCX], complete the following for each client:
- Choose two counseling theories and compare and contrast the application of these theories to the client's treatment.
- Develop interventions supported by the literature, based on the counseling theories chosen.
- Develop two individual counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.
- Develop two family counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.
- Develop two group counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of four, recent peer-reviewed journal articles for each case study. Use your Counseling: Masters Research GuideLinks to an external site. from the Capella library for directions about searching. Also, communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.
Additional Requirements
As you complete your assignment, be sure to:
- Write coherently to support your work with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a counseling professional.
- Correctly apply current APA style and format. Visit Evidence and APALinks to an external site. for more information.
- Cite only recent (published within the last 5 years), relevant academic literature to support your work.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 4: Analyze major theories of counseling children and adolescents in order to select the best counseling approach for a child's diagnostic needs.
- Compare and contrast the application of counseling theories to clients' treatment plans.
- Develop theory-based interventions supported by the literature.
- Competency 5: Analyze counseling techniques used with children and adolescents in individual, family, or group therapy contexts.
- Develop appropriate individual counseling interventions.
- Develop appropriate family counseling interventions.
- Develop appropriate group counseling interventions.
- Develop appropriate play therapy interventions.
- Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.
- Support work with recent peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.
| Week 7 Assignment - Develop Theory-Based Interventions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Compare and contrast the application of counseling theories to clients' treatment plans. | 24 to >20.4 pts DISTINGUISHED Compares and contrasts the application of counseling theories to clients' treatment plans, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each application, strongly supported by recent, relevant literature.20.4 to >16.8 pts PROFICIENT Compares and contrasts the application of counseling theories to clients' treatment plans.16.8 to >0 pts BASIC Describes counseling theories, but fails to compare and contrast the application of those theories to clients' treatment plans.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not compare and contrast the application of counseling theories to clients' treatment plans. | / 24 pts |
Develop theory-based interventions supported by the literature. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops theory-based interventions that are appropriate for the client and strongly supported by a comprehensive selection of recent, relevant literature.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Develops theory-based interventions supported by the literature.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Develops interventions that are not theory-based, inappropriate for the client, or are insufficiently supported by the literature cited.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not develop theory-based interventions supported by the literature. | / 18 pts |
Develop appropriate individual counseling interventions. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops appropriate individual counseling interventions that are strongly supported by a comprehensive selection of recent, relevant literature.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Develops appropriate individual counseling interventions.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Develops individual counseling interventions that are not appropriate for the client.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not develop appropriate individual counseling interventions. | / 18 pts |
Develop appropriate family counseling interventions. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops appropriate family counseling interventions that are strongly supported by a comprehensive selection of recent, relevant literature.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Develops appropriate family counseling interventions.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Develops family counseling interventions that are not appropriate for the client and his or her family.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not develop appropriate family counseling interventions. | / 18 pts |
Develop appropriate group counseling interventions. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops appropriate group counseling interventions that are strongly supported by a comprehensive selection of recent, relevant literature.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Develops appropriate group counseling interventions.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Develops group counseling interventions that are not appropriate for the client and the group.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not develop appropriate group counseling interventions. | / 18 pts |
Develop appropriate play therapy interventions. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops appropriate play therapy interventions that are strongly supported by a comprehensive selection of recent, relevant literature.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Develops appropriate play therapy interventions.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Develops play therapy interventions that are not appropriate for the client.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not develop appropriate play therapy interventions. | / 18 pts |
Support work with recent peer-reviewed journal articles. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Supports work with a carefully selected, relevant, and comprehensive collection of recent peer-reviewed journal articles.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Supports work with recent peer-reviewed journal articles.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Supports work with articles that are either insufficient and inappropriate or are not peer-reviewed.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not support work with recent peer-reviewed journal articles. | / 18 pts |
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions. | 18 to >15.3 pts DISTINGUISHED Clearly and concisely communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and exceeds expectations for members of the counseling professions.15.3 to >12.6 pts PROFICIENT Communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.12.6 to >0 pts BASIC Inconsistently communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional and adheres to current APA standards, and does not meet expectations for members of the counseling professions.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions. | / 18 pts |
| Nathan is a 7-year old Chinese male in the first grade. He is at risk of being permanently expelled from his private school due to impulsive aggressive actions against other children. The school principal has taken a hard line with Nathan and angrily lectures him each time an incident occurs. The teacher, school psychologist, and private therapist recently began meeting regularly with the parents to modify Nathan's Individual Education Plan (IEP) to put new strategies in place for managing his behavior while he makes progress in play therapy. Nathan's aggression is unpredictable in that he generally gets along well with other children. He is not disruptive in class and is often the first to finish his work. During play time, he likes to play alone and will "tune out" the other children playing around him. When other children come up to talk or play with him, he ignores them. If the other child gives up and finds something else to do, no problems arise with Nathan. However, if the other child continues to pursue an interaction, Nathan will suddenly lash out and hit the child. Claire and Jim are very worried that Nathan will be kicked out of school. They have a strong marriage, but have limited help from extended family. Both parents work full-time and they have very few relatives in the area, and only see these relatives occasionally. Edward is a 12-year old Korean boy in the 6th grade. He is shy and often keeps to himself. Teachers expressed concerned to his parents because Edward chose to read during PE rather than engage with his classmates in games and activities. Since winter break, however Edward is like a different adolescent. He disrupts class by making noises, dancing in the halls, and mocking the teacher. Edward’s parents report that he mocks his sister when she cries and then laughs at her when she cries harder. The shift in personality happened quickly according to the parents. As far as discipline, the parents report “nothing helps.” The school recommended an alternative learning center for the remainder of the term. Although they are supportive of the school, they are concerned about Edward losing Robotics Club as it is the one place where he has friends. When the parents explain to Edward what it means to be sent to an alternative learning center, he becomes very upset and promises to do better the next day. Unfortunately, he does not. When asked about his behaviors at school, he refuses to talk about it. |