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The papers must be
double spaced in 12 point Times New Roman or similar font.
Use 1-inch margins on all sides; this is to ensure that everyone
has a similar understanding of “one page.”
Students are encouraged to
use headers to structure their papers. Please use the format
for two levels of headers (APA 6th,)
1. Cognitive-Behavioral Family Counseling,
2.
Vignettes: Students will identify a relational
issue in their personal life and will develop a brief, one-paragraph vignette,
revealing only information that they are comfortable revealing. The case must
be relational but may be individual, couple or family depending on theory of
choice. Note: you may revise history as needed to feel comfortable writing this
assignment. If necessary, include more fiction than fact. I
recommend you choose issues that you feel you have successfully dealt with and
avoid issues that are still painful for you.
3.
Case
Conceptualization: Assess your
vignette using the Case Conceptualization form from Chapter 13 of Mastering
Competencies in Family Therapy; this will be scored using the rubric
in the textbook.
4.
Proposed
Treatment Plan: Develop a treatment plan
using the Treatment Plan form Chapter 15 of Mastering Competencies in
Family Therapy; the rubric in the textbook will be used to score the
assignment. Each treatment plan should be designed using a single
theory, e.g., Solution-Focused, Structural, Systemic, etc.
Citations: Students will need to cite 5 original academic
sources for the theory chosen for the treatment plan (may be academic
articles or books—online web and wiki pages will not count towards this total).
Citations should be included for specific interventions and goals.
Grading: Students will be graded using the CACREP rubrics available
on the textbook’s website.
Educational Goals:
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Develop familiarity with
a theory of interest
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Apply concepts studied
in class to actual case situations
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Develop assessment
skills
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Develop treatment
planning skills
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Begin to develop a sense
of your personal approach to counseling
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Provide opportunity for
personal growth and reflection
