Central constructs for the theory,
• What causes dysfunction in the theory’s view?
• What is the nature of therapy for this model?
o Role of assessment (Does the model encourage a careful diagnostic interview? Self[1]report testing ? Other forms of assessment?)
o Role of the client and the counselor
▪ (Is the counselor directive/non-directive? Educational? Active or Passive?)
▪ What personal qualities in the client will help the client take a role that will help the therapy be successful?
o Goals of therapy
▪ What is the therapy trying to accomplish? For example, traditional psychoanalytic therapy is trying to help the client resolve unconscious conflicts and to resolve the transference reaction with the therapist. What is your therapy model trying to do?
o Example techniques (Here are some sample techniques. There are many more. Interpretation of unconscious processes ? Identification of cognitive distortions? Utilization of coping skills (such as relaxation training, assertiveness training, etc.)?
o the therapy process (How does the therapy develop over time?)
• Critique of the theory
o How well-supported is this theory empirically?
o What aspects of this theory need further research?
o How does the theory address the aspects of faith, gender, and culture?
