Instructions:
Case studies are stories. They present realistic, complex, and contextually rich situations and involve problems to solve and/or questions to answer. Thoroughly read the case study provided and answer the corresponding questions. Your responses to the questions must be detailed and include information supported by sources such as the textbook, journal articles, and/or popular health care publications. All non-textbook sources must have been published within the last 5 years.
Please complete the case study:
Your case study responses must follow current APA format and include in-text citations for any resources you use to support your answers. The Case Studies Activity must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document and must be at least 2 pages double-spaced.
Please discuss the following items for this case study:
Using the attached case vignette, please respond to the following items. Well-written answers will provide thorough, yet concise responses to each of the items according to the theories and concepts provided in Chapters 9-15 of the text. Please use APA format in your responses. Answer all questions.
Self: What personal characteristics do you possess that will be strengths/assets in your work with Casey? How might your personal values both help and hinder your work with Casey? What will your process of “bracketing” look like? Does this include any element of your personal faith?
Chapter 9 – Behavioral Approaches: Please discuss one concept of the Behavioral Approach that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Behavioral therapy, which technique might you implement in your work with Casey?
Chapter 10 – Cognitive Behavioral Approaches: Please discuss one concept of Cognitive Behavioral theory that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Cognitive Behavioral therapy, which technique might you implement in your work with Casey?
Chapter 11 – Choice/Reality Therapy: Please discuss one concept of Choice/Reality theory that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Choice/Reality therapy, which technique might you implement in your work with Casey?
Chapter 12 – Feminist Therapy: Please discuss one concept of Feminist theory that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Feminist therapy, which technique might you implement in your work with Casey?
Chapter 13 – Postmodern Approaches: Please discuss one concept of postmodern theory that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Postmodern therapy, which technique might you impleent in your work with Casey?
Chapter 14 – Family Systems: Please discuss one concept of Family Systems theory that is useful in developing a deeper understanding of Casey. Based on Family Systems therapy, which technique might you implement in your work with Casey?
Integration: Is there one theory (from Chapters 9-15) that appears to be most useful in your work with Casey? Please provide a rationale for your selection. How can you integrate elements of Christianity into the counseling process?
Based on the aforementioned approaches and your own personal characteristics/strengths, which theoretical premise resonates most with you? Please explain.
