coun6626--- Discussion: Examining Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative Theories week 9

Discussion: Examining Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative Theories

Consider the theories you explored this week. Does either really stand out or resonate with you? Does one seem to make more sense to your personal style of counseling? For this Discussion, you will review cognitive behavioral and narrative theories presented this week and you will consider the questions posed above.

As you respond to the above questions, you do not need to have a theory of choice at this point. However, recognizing the distinct differences in each theoretical approach will be critical to your professional practice.

To Prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources related to cognitive behavioral and narrative theories.

Post the following:

What are your thoughts concerning the theories presented this week? What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling? What aspects or concepts within these theories do you think would be a challenge for you, and why?

Apply titles to each of the theories covered.

Reference this reading and pages

Oliver, M., & Castillo, Y. (2015). Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral theories: Approaches and applications. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of couples, marriage, and family counseling (pp. 261–285). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.