Counseling Theory Presentation
For this assignment, you will select ONE of the following treatment theories that you intend to use as a Criminal Justice Practitioner:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy-DBT
Trauma Focused Therapy/Trauma Informed Care
Multisystemic Therapy-MST
The presentation information provided/obtained should be able to develop a 10-15 minute presentation.
Include the following information in your presentation:
THE PAGE LIMIT REQUIREMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TITLE PAGE OR THE BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE!!!!
-Overview of selected theory
-History of theory-brief overview
-Theory (What is the theory’s perspective on the client-counselor relationship, what is the role of the counselor, what is the role of the client/offender).
Therapy Process
-What is the process of change?
-What are the goals in therapy?
-What are the techniques used? Provide a brief description and example of how the specific techniques will work with an offender.
Evaluation
-What is the scholarly research on this theory? Has this theory been proven to be effective with Criminal Justice Offenders/Clients?
-Is this theory applicable with all offenders or only certain offenders?
Applications
-What group of offenders is this theory most applicable?
-What Criminal Justice counseling setting is this theory most applicable?
Personal Reflection
-Likes and dislikes about this theory.
-List at least one limitation of this theory.
-Identify one strength of this theory.
-Why do you believe this theory will work best to facilitate change with offenders.