Theory based interventions

• Choose two counseling theories and compare and contrast the application of these theories to the client’s treatment.
• Develop interventions supported by the literature, based on the counseling theories chosen.
• Develop two individual counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.
• Develop two family counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.
• Develop two group counseling interventions. A minimum of one of these interventions should be grounded in play therapy.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 4: Analyze major theories of counseling children and adolescents in order to select the best counseling approach for a child’s diagnostic needs.
• Compare and contrast the application of counseling theories to clients’ treatment plans.
• Develop theory-based interventions supported by the literature.
• Competency 5: Analyze counseling techniques used with children and adolescents in individual, family, or group therapy contexts.
• Develop appropriate individual counseling interventions.
• Develop appropriate family counseling interventions.
• Develop appropriate group counseling interventions.
• Develop appropriate play therapy interventions.
• Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.
• Support work with recent peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional, adheres to current APA standards, and is consistent with expectations for members of the counseling professions.