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Class: Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Research Assignment: Counseling Theories in Practice – A PowerPoint Presentation
Objective:
To explore, analyze, and present a counseling theory of your choice, including its foundational principles, therapeutic goals, techniques, and application to a specific case scenario. This assignment is designed to enhance your understanding of how counseling theories inform practice and to develop your ability to communicate theoretical concepts effectively.
Assignment Instructions & PowerPoint Presentation Layout
Step 1: Prepare Your Content
1. Theoretical Foundation
- Research and Reflection: Before starting the PowerPoint, research various counseling theories. Reflect on which theories resonate with you the most and why.
- Identify Orientation: Determine whether you align with a single theory or prefer an integrative approach that combines elements from multiple theories.
2. Creative Portfolio Components
- Decide on the creative works you will include in your portfolio. Options can range from visual art, creative writing, photography, to music/sound art, and multimedia presentations.
- Plan how each piece will represent aspects of your chosen theoretical orientation and personal counseling philosophy.
3. Reflective Commentary
- Prepare a brief commentary for each creative piece, explaining its connection to your theoretical orientation.
- Write an overall reflection on how the creative process helped solidify your understanding and application of your orientation in practice.
Step 2: Design Your PowerPoint Presentation
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Include the assignment title, your name, course title, and date.
Slide 2: Assignment Objective
- Briefly outline the objective of creating a creative portfolio to explore and express your theoretical orientation in counseling.
Slide 3: Theoretical Foundation
- Summarize the process of researching and reflecting on counseling theories.
- State your identified theoretical orientation.
Slide 4: Creative Portfolio Overview
- Introduce the types of creative works you have chosen for your portfolio.
Slides 5-9: Portfolio Components
- Dedicate a slide to each type of creative work (Visual Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Music/Sound Art, Multimedia Presentation).
- For each component, include an image or example (if possible) and the reflective commentary explaining its significance.
Slide 10: Reflective Commentary
- Summarize your reflections on the creative process and the insights gained about your theoretical orientation.
Slide 11: Conclusion
- Conclude with a personal note on what you have learned and how you envision applying your theoretical orientation in future counseling practice.
Step 3: Finalizing Your Presentation
- Visual Consistency: Ensure your PowerPoint design is visually consistent. Use a professional theme that matches the subject matter.
- Engage With Visuals: Use images, icons, and creative fonts to make your slides engaging. Visuals should complement the content and not overcrowd your slides.
- Any resources used to be formatted in APA.
