Application of Pragmatic Approaches: A Counseling Session Script
For this discussion, choose one of the theories explored in this unit (behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, CBT, or REBT.) Demonstrate how you would apply techniques of the chosen theory while working with one client in the Theories of Psychotherapy Case Options case study you developed earlier in the course. Write a short script of a hypothetical counseling session with about 10 client statements and 10 counselor responses/statements. State which theory you are applying, and be sure to exemplify key skills/principle techniques from your chosen theory.
Follow this format to provide a minimum of 10 responses and identifying at least three different skills/principles that align with the theory:
| Client: | Insert Statement | |
| Counselor: | Insert Response | Identify Skill/Principle per Theory |
Response Guidelines
Respond to the posts of at least two of your peers. These responses should be substantive and contribute to the conversation by respectfully asking questions, engaging in discussion, and offering varying viewpoints.
Resources
- Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
- Theories of Counseling Chart [DOC].
- Theories of Psychotherapy Case Options [DOCX].
| · GRADUATE DISCUSSION PARTICIPATION GRADING RUBRIC | ||||
| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
| Apply relevant course concepts, theories, or materials correctly. 25% |
Does not explain relevant course concepts, theories, or materials. | Explains relevant course concepts, theories, or materials. | Applies relevant course concepts, theories, or materials correctly. | Analyzes course concepts, theories, or materials correctly, using examples or supporting evidence. |
| Collaborate with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts. 25% |
Does not collaborate with fellow learners. | Collaborates with fellow learners without relating the discussion to the relevant course concepts. | Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts. | Collaborates with fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the dialogue. |
| Apply relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. 25% |
Does not contribute professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. | Contributes professional, personal, or other real-world experiences, but contributions lack relevance. | Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences. | Applies relevant professional, personal, or other real-world experiences to extend the dialogue. |
| Support position with applicable knowledge. 25% |
Does not establish relevant position. | Establishes relevant position. | Supports position with applicable knowledge. | Validates position with applicable knowledge. |
Participation Guidelines
Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the discussion topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In addition, you should respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion question—unless the discussion instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion area.
