This is personal Paper; This presentation & paper will describe your own developing theory. Please note – you are not developing your own theory – you are writing a paper about how the theories discussed fit your personal approach. o Begin with writing the paper – as you consider your own theoretical orientation:
o Discuss how it relates to theories (at least three) reviewed in class o
How the theory has evolved and is currently used in the field,
o How you see its current application to your work, and how it suits you, personally and professionally.
o Papers should include a minimum 6 references, 5 from peer reviewed journals, 1 can be your text book. o Papers should be written in APA style, including a title page and references (not included in the page minimum) o Paper should be a 6-10 pages o
Prepare a 10 minute presentation for the class based on your paper The theories discussed in class include the following; Dialectical Behavior Therapy o Motivational Interviewing o Family Systems Therapy o
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy o Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Psychoanalytic Therapy Adlerian therapy Existential Therapy Person Centered therapy Gestalt therapy Behavior therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Feminist Therapy and Trauma Theory An Integrative perspective Am currently working has Direct worker in group home with individuals with Mental Health Issues
