Theories of Counseling Chart
As you progress through this course, you will study several different theories, some of which have more
similarities than differences and vice versa. In order for you to learn about them more effectively and to
create a personalized tool you can use in the future, you will create a Theories of Counseling Chart
summarizing key aspects of each theory.
As you review the theories each week, complete the “Click here to enter text” box sections of this chart.
You will work on this chart throughout the course and submit it in Unit 5 and in Unit 10 as a discussion
post. You will be able to refer to this chart throughout your classes, into your fieldwork, and beyond.
Refer to the Web Sites and Readings for Theories of Psychotherapy course file document to assist you
in completing the Theories Chart.
List of Theories
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Therapy Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Adlerian Theory (REBT)
Existential Therapy Feminist Therapy
Gestalt Therapy Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Person-Centered Therapy Narrative Therapy
Behavioral Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Reality Therapy Family Systems
Cognitive Therapy Integrative Therapy
,Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy
, 1.View 1.Increases adaptive functioning and
Key Concepts s of Theory of involves the reduction of symtoms and the
What are some of the Human Change resolution of conflicts. 2. The Goal is to
key propositions of the Nature: How can therapy help a make the unconscious, conscious and
theory? How and why Determ person overcome strengthen the ego 3. Whe the ego is stong,
do people develop inistic; problems? What must a behavior is based on reality and less on
problems? Behavi person do to improve instinctual cravings or irrational guilt. 4. The
or is his or her functioning? individual must commit to an intense and
based long term process as this type of therapy
on the takes time 5. The client must engage in free
irration association 6. The client must work through
al their old patterns 7. The client must release
forces, their defensive barriers or mechanisms
uncons
cious
motivat
ions
and
biologi
cal and
instinct
ual
drives
2.
Structu
re of
Peronal
ity:
Consist
s of 3
things;
the Id,
Ego
and
Supere
go
3.
Focuse
, s on the
effects
of the
uncons
cious
on the
conscio
usness
4.
Anxiet
y:feelin
g of
dread;
results
from
repress
ed
feelings
,
memori
es,
desires,
and
experie
nces
that
come to
our
awaren
ess
5. Ego-
Defens
e
Mecha
nisms:
assists
in
coping
As you progress through this course, you will study several different theories, some of which have more
similarities than differences and vice versa. In order for you to learn about them more effectively and to
create a personalized tool you can use in the future, you will create a Theories of Counseling Chart
summarizing key aspects of each theory.
As you review the theories each week, complete the “Click here to enter text” box sections of this chart.
You will work on this chart throughout the course and submit it in Unit 5 and in Unit 10 as a discussion
post. You will be able to refer to this chart throughout your classes, into your fieldwork, and beyond.
Refer to the Web Sites and Readings for Theories of Psychotherapy course file document to assist you
in completing the Theories Chart.
List of Theories
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Therapy Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Adlerian Theory (REBT)
Existential Therapy Feminist Therapy
Gestalt Therapy Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Person-Centered Therapy Narrative Therapy
Behavioral Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Reality Therapy Family Systems
Cognitive Therapy Integrative Therapy
,Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy
, 1.View 1.Increases adaptive functioning and
Key Concepts s of Theory of involves the reduction of symtoms and the
What are some of the Human Change resolution of conflicts. 2. The Goal is to
key propositions of the Nature: How can therapy help a make the unconscious, conscious and
theory? How and why Determ person overcome strengthen the ego 3. Whe the ego is stong,
do people develop inistic; problems? What must a behavior is based on reality and less on
problems? Behavi person do to improve instinctual cravings or irrational guilt. 4. The
or is his or her functioning? individual must commit to an intense and
based long term process as this type of therapy
on the takes time 5. The client must engage in free
irration association 6. The client must work through
al their old patterns 7. The client must release
forces, their defensive barriers or mechanisms
uncons
cious
motivat
ions
and
biologi
cal and
instinct
ual
drives
2.
Structu
re of
Peronal
ity:
Consist
s of 3
things;
the Id,
Ego
and
Supere
go
3.
Focuse
, s on the
effects
of the
uncons
cious
on the
conscio
usness
4.
Anxiet
y:feelin
g of
dread;
results
from
repress
ed
feelings
,
memori
es,
desires,
and
experie
nces
that
come to
our
awaren
ess
5. Ego-
Defens
e
Mecha
nisms:
assists
in
coping
