Compare your selected theory against the three theories listed above.

Topic: Benchmark – Major Counseling Theories Comparison Paper

In this paper, choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Solution-focused Psychoanalysis

Choose a theory that you have studied in this course. Do not choose one of the three theories listed above.

Compare your selected theory against the three theories listed above.

Write a 1,500-2,000-word paper discussing your theory comparisons. Include the following in your paper:

Part 1: Selected Theory

Founding theorist(s) for the selected theory

Standard interventions for the selected theory

At least three main concepts of the selected theory

Part 2: Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)

Founding theorist(s) for CBT

Standard interventions for CBT

Similarities and differences between your selected theory and CBT

Part 3: Solution-Focused Theory

Founding theorist(s) for solution-focused theory

Standard interventions for solution-focused theory

Similarities and differences between your selected theory and solution-focused theory

Part 4: Psychoanalysis

Founding theorist(s) for psychoanalysis

Standard interventions for psychoanalysis

Similarities and differences between your selected theory and psychoanalysis.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper in addition to the course textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Benchmark Information MS Addiction Counseling; MS Christian Counseling, Substance Use and Addictive Disorders