Benchmark – Major Counseling Theories Comparison Paper

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Details:Throughout the course, you have studied and written about a number of counseling theories that are used as the basis for the counseling profession. In this paper, choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories:Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)Solution-focusedPsychoanalysisChoose 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 TheoryFounding theorist(s) for the selected theoryStandard interventions for the selected theoryAt least three main concepts of the selected theoryPart 2: Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT)Founding theorist(s) for CBTStandard interventions for CBTSimilarities and differences between your selected theory and CBTPart 3: Solution-Focused TheoryFounding theorist(s) for solution-focused theoryStandard interventions for solution-focused theorySimilarities and differences between your selected theory and solution-focused theoryPart 4: PsychoanalysisFounding theorist(s) for psychoanalysisStandard interventions for psychoanalysisSimilarities and differences between your selected theory and psychoanalysisInclude at least three scholarly references in your paper in addition to the course textbook.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the major counseling theories and principles.This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.5.a. Theories and models of counseling.

Quality Tools

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the course textbook, and review the weekly lecture.

In this course, you have read and reflected on different improvement methodologies, such as the Deming cycle, creative problem-solving process, and DMAIC. You have learned the key principles of the Six Sigma philosophy.

In your discussion post,

  • Please compare and contrast these different approaches to improving processes.
  • Explain the relative strengths and weaknesses of each.
  • Discuss how these approaches are utilized within your organization or an organization of your choosing, if they are, and how they could be improved.

Three Important Process Management Tools

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Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the course textbook, and review the weekly lecture.

For your discussion post, you will appraise three important process management tools.

In your post, explain and appraise three process improvement methodologies (management tools), such as the Deming cycle, define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC), or Six Sigma:

  • Why did you select these three?
  • How can they be used?

Then apply one of the three process improvement methodologies to an organization of your choice, and concisely explain how it is used. If the methodology is not being used, describe how the use of it would affect the organization.

 

DSM-V

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This week, you learned about the following three commonly confused mental health disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition: major depressive disorder, bipolar (I and II) disorder, and borderline personality disorder.In two-pages, describe the differences between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Then, differentiate bipolar disorder from borderline personality disorder. Why do you think these disorders are commonly confused?Find three peer-reviewed articles on treating these conditions (one for each disorder). Describe reasons why correctly identifying these disorders is important for treatment.Parameters: APA format; Times New Roman, 12-pt. font; one-inch margins; double-spaced; subheads; two-pages, in addition to a cover page and a reference page; support with academic references.