Personal Model of Counseling Paper

For this assignment, you will begin to articulate your personal model of counseling This will evolve as you progress in the program and throughout your career as a professional counselor. As this is a personal reflection paper, the use of the first person is acceptable.

You will address the following:

Your motivation for pursuing the field of professional counseling.
How you view the nature of people.
Which of the theories explored in the first half of the course resonates for you the most, and why.

Assignment Requirements

Template: Use the Unit 5 Assignment Template [DOCX], linked in the Resources, to complete this assignment.
References: References are not required, however, if you draw from the sources then cite/reference APA style.
Length of paper: The body of the paper must be 1–2 pages, not including the title and reference pages.
Written communication: Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the project and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Formatting: Use the current APA formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, bolding, one-inch margins all around, and no bullets. Refer to the APA Style and Format campus page for more information.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

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Submission Requirements

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Resources

Personal Model of Counseling Paper Scoring Guide

Due Date: End of Unit 5
Percentage of Course Grade: 20%.

CRITERIA	NON-PERFORMANCE	BASIC	PROFICIENT	DISTINGUISHED
Summarize your motivation for pursuing a career as a professional counselor. 25%	Does not summarize motivation for pursuing a career in professional counseling, or rationale is inconsistent with ACA ethical standards.	Describes motivation for pursuing a career in professional counseling that minimally reflects knowledge of the field.	Summarizes your motivation for pursuing a career as a professional counselor.	Describes motivation for pursuing a career in professional counseling that clearly demonstrates knowledge and ethical values of the field.
Describe personal view on the nature of people. 25%	Does not describe personal view on the nature of people, or description is not consistent with ACA ethical standards.	Minimally describes the personal view on the nature of people.	Describes personal view on the nature of people.	Describes personal view on the nature of people, including what factors are associated with developing and overcoming challenges.
Explain which theory of counseling addressed in the first half of the course resonates the most for you. 25%	Does not explain which theory of counseling addressed in the first half of the course resonates the most.	Identifies which theory of counseling addressed in the first half of the course resonates the most.	Explains which theory of counseling addressed in the first half of the course resonates the most for you.	Analyzes which theory of counseling addressed in the first half of the course resonates the most.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent for counseling professionals and use APA writing style. 25%	Demonstrates unsatisfactory communication skills for a counseling professional.	Demonstrates communication skills that lack clarity and at times detract from the overall message.	Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent for counseling professionals.	Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, consistent for counseling professionals and uses APA writing style; furthermore, language, tone, and organization are utilized to enhance the reader’s ability to understand key concepts.

Studies

Readings

Use your Theories of Counseling and Therapy text to read the following:

Chapter 5, “What Is Learned Can Be Unlearned: Behavioral Approaches,” pages 87–117.
Chapter 7, “Thoughts Before Feelings,” pages 159–179.

Optional – Readings

The following articles are recommended but not required for this unit:

CDC urges behavior therapy first for children ages 2‒5 with ADHD. (2016). Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update, 18(6), 1‒6.
Hyland, P., Shevlin, M., Adamson, G., & Boduszek, D. (2015). Irrational beliefs in posttraumatic stress responses: A rational emotive behavior therapy approach. Journal of Loss & Trauma, 20(2), 171‒188.
Meichenbaum, D. (2014). Ways to bolster resilience in traumatized clients: Implications for psychotherapists. Journal of Constructivist Psychology, 27(4), 329‒336.