CT Mideterm (INTRODUCTION)

Theory

Theory is a suggested reasoning of rides about something

Counseling theory

a set of ideas and or structure that support one reasoning or way of viewing something

Why need counseling theories?

A basis for what we're doing, can be comparison and discussion

How do we use counseling theory?

Use overarching idea to separate issues then go through steps and actions to change or adapt around issues

Theoretical orientation

a conceptual framework used to understand clients needs

What can a theory provide?

• Way to think about something

• Consistency

• Way to measure change

• Map of what's happening

• Conceptualization

Categories of theories

• Insight oriented theories

• Pragmatic theories

• Humanistic theories

• Constructivist theories

• Systematic theories

Insight oriented theories

Understanding stimulus changes

Pragmatic theories

Clear, straightforward way to what client wants to change

Humanistic theories

Helping clients find themselves

Constructivist theories

Taking different perspectives

Systematic theories

Initiating change in the system (NOT INDIVIDUAL

Integrative psychotherapy

Using and combining different approaches in counseling 

Counseling

Helping normal functioning or healthy people to achieve goals 

Psychotherapy

Reconstructive, remedial, in depth work for clients with mental disorders or coping deficiencies (long term)