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Being knowledgeable about your personal view of human nature is important to understanding various counseling perspectives. Complete the following online assessment to discover your personal view of human nature.
http://ww2.odu.edu/~eneukrug/therapists/survey.html
Write a short 250-500-word reflection discussing your results. Were you surprised by the results you received? Why or why not?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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PCN 107 Topic 2 Psychodynamic Approaches Comparison Paper (Obj. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3)
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Use your “Theory Review Chart” to complete the following essay.
Write a 1,000-1,250-word essay in which you explain the need for various psychodynamic approaches. You will also compare and contrast the three psychodynamic approaches discussed throughout the topic. Your essay must include the following:
A discussion of why it is important to understand and utilize a variety of psychodynamic approaches.
An overview of each of the following approaches: psychoanalysis, analytical, and individual.
Compare and contrast the key differences and similarities between views of human nature and therapeutic techniques for each approach.
Explain how each theory supports or conflicts with your personal view of human nature.
You must include a minimum of three academic references beyond the textbook to support your essay.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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PCN 107 Topic 2 Theory Review Chart (Obj. 1.2, 1.3, and 2.1)
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Start your “Theory Review Chart” by completing all columns relating to psychodynamic approaches. For each theory discussed, identify:
View of human nature
Key theorists
Key terminology
Key concepts
Strengths/weaknesses
Therapeutic techniques
Personal view
Submit the completed assignment to your instructor.
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PCN107.R.TheoryReviewChart.docx
PCN 107 Topic 3 Theory Review Chart (Obj. 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, and 3.3)
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Continue to complete your “Theory Review Chart” by completing all columns relating to existential-humanistic approaches. For each theory discussed, identify:
View of human nature
Key theorists
Key terminology
Key concepts
Strengths/weaknesses
Therapeutic techniques
Personal views
Submit the completed assignment to your instructor.
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PCN107.R.TheoryReviewChart.docx
PCN 107 Topic 6 Counseling Theory Review PowerPoint Presentation (Obj. 6.3)
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Use your “Theory Review Chart” to complete this assignment.
Imagine that you’ve been asked to complete a presentation for a prospective employer on counseling theory, why theory is used in counseling, and why theory is necessary to be an effective counselor.
Create a 25-30-slide PowerPoint presentation that discusses the role of each theoretical framework in providing effective professional counseling services.
The presentation must include each theoretical framework that has been completed in the Theory Review Chart up to this point.
Use the following guidelines to complete your presentation:
Include a title, introduction, conclusion, and reference slide. (7 slides minimum)
Provide an overview of each theoretical framework: psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern. Describe their significance in providing effective counseling services. (7 slides minimum)
Discuss at least two theories/approaches and two therapeutic techniques representative of each of the four theoretical frameworks. For example, you may choose to discuss Gestalt therapy and “using now language” and person-centered therapy and “applications of empathetic responding” to represent the existential-humanistic theoretical framework. (11 slides minimum)
Limit the lines on each slide to four.
Cite sources used as you would when writing a paper. The final slide should contain the references used in your presentation. Only list those sources on the references slide that you cited. You must include a minimum of three academic references to support your presentation beyond the textbook.
Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50 words.
While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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PCN 107 Topic 7 Benchmark – Managed Care Paper (Obj. 7.1)
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Write a 750–1,000-word paper about the role of managed care and integrated health system. Include and address the following in your paper:
A discussion of how solution-focused therapy and family systems therapy fit into managed care.
Include at least one key theorist of family systems theory and their major contribution.
A discussion of how post-modern approaches fit into managed care.
A minimum of three scholarly sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency for the BHS program: 5.4: Discuss the role of managed care and integrated health system in behavioral health.
PCN 107 Topic 7 Theory Review Chart (Obj. 1.2, 1.3, and 7.1)
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Complete your “Theory Review Chart” by completing all columns relating to Family Systems Theory. For each theory discussed identify:
View of human nature
Key theorists
Key terminology
Key concepts
Strengths/weaknesses
Therapeutic techniques
Personal views
Your chart should now have all columns completed.
Submit the completed assignment to your instructor.
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PCN107.R.TheoryReviewChart.docx
