Posted: June 9th, 2015

Work within a structured counselling framework

Work within a structured counselling framework

Order Description

Write a 1000-1200 word essay which compares & contrasts two of the following counselling approaches/perspectives: (I’m happy for you to choose which 2)

•Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

•Psychoanalytic-Psycho Therapy

•Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

•Solution Focussed Therapy

•Person (Client) Centred Therapy

Your essay must include the following:

1. Introduction – introduce and summarise two theories/approaches (300 words)

2. Compare and contrast two concepts or techniques used in the theory and describe how they are applied in practice, include an example for each concept. What are the key differences between the approaches? Are there any similarities? What are the strengths of each theory? Are there any weaknesses? (500 words)

3. Conclusion – summarise the key points of the essay. Do not introduce any new points. (200 words)

4. In-text referencing & reference List (minimum 3 references)

Remember to back up your statements with evidence and reference appropriately. Please use the prescribed text and resources provided. Ensure your reference sources are appropriate – Wikipedia is NOT a valid reference source at Diploma level. Do not directly quote unless you cannot put it into your own words.

The prescribed text is :” Basic Personal Counselling 7th Edition”
David Geldard & Kathryn Geldard Pearson 2012 – if you are able to get a hold of this book to use some quotes that would be great but is not essential.

http://www.actmindfully.com.au/acceptance_&_commitment_therapy