Consider an intervention that uses stimulus equivalence training to help a brain-injured woman to be able to remember a name by speaking the name, visually seeing it written down, and then seeing a picture of the person whose name they are learning.
– Describe in detail which example of stimulus equivalence this intervention is using and explain why you chose that option.
– Provide one example for each of the other two ways to test for stimulus equivalence.
Week 4: Existential and Gestalt Theories
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning, p. 86
Consider your thoughts about the following statements:
· People are generally good, trustworthy, productive, and able to make positive changes.
· The responsibility for change and growth lies with the client.
· We should focus on the “here and now,” not so much on the “then and there.”
These statements reflect humanistic/existential theories developed by theorists such as Carl Rogers, Rollo May, Victor Frankl, and Fritz Perlz (i.e., including person-centered, Gestalt, and existential).
This week, you will explore the key components of existential and Gestalt theories and apply either the existential or Gestalt approach to one of the case studies used in this course (see this week’s Learning Resources).
Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Identify theorists, timeframes, and major constructs of individual theories
· Analyze techniques/interventions associated with individual theories
· Evaluate theories in relation to cases
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Frank, M. L. (2016). Existential theory. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.),Counseling and psychotherapy: Theories and interventions(6th ed., pp.147–168). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Haley, M., Golden, S.H., & Nate, R.D. (2016). Gestalt theory. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Counseling and psychotherapy: Theories and interventions(6th ed., pp. 195–226). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Document: Psychoanalytic Case Conceptualization Example (Word document)
Document: Case Studies (Word document)
Required Media
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2008b). Existential-humanistic psychotherapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.
Discussion: Existential or Gestalt Counseling: Case Conceptualization
For this Discussion, you will write a case conceptualization as though you were an existential or Gestalt counselor. Be sure to incorporate the feedback from your Instructor on your previous conceptualizations into this week’s.
As you review this week’s Learning Resources and media file, note techniques and interventions, and consider the role of an existential or Gestalt counselor in planning treatment. Further, reflect on existential and Gestalt therapy with respect to developing your own theoretical orientation. In what ways do you find that these approaches may resonate with your own point of view?
To Prepare:
· Review this week’s required readings about existential and Gestalt theories.
· Review the existential-humanistic psychotherapy video from this week’s Learning Resources. Take note of language and techniques used by the counselor that are specific to this theory.
· Review the Freudian Case Presentation document found in this week’s Learning Resources, and use this document to prepare your initial Discussion post.
· Select one of the four case studies presented in this week’s Learning Resources, and answer the following points as if you were an existential OR Gestalt counselor. Use your Learning Resources and the notes you took on language and technique from the existential-humanistic psychotherapy video to support your conceptualization, and integrate examples from the case to support your post. Include the following:
· Presenting Problem
· Treatment Goals
· Identify your chosen theory (i.e., existential or Gestalt) and explain at least two techniques and interventions from that theory.
· Expected Outcome
By Day 3
Post your existential OR Gestalt conceptualization.
Be sure to support your main post with specific references to the Learning Resources using proper APA format and citations. Your response posts may be more conversational and less formal.
Your responses may be more informal than your main post.
Read your colleagues’ postings.
By Day 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts and explain whether you believe the proposed case conceptualization is the most beneficial for the case selected and why.
Your responses may be more informal than your main post.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights that you have gained as a result of your colleagues’ comments.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 4 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 4 Discussion
Week in Review
This week, you analyzed both existential and Gestalt theories and considered how a person’s awareness and responsibility can impact behaviors.
Next week, you will review all of the theories presented to this point and complete the Mid-Term Exam
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Week 4: Existential and Gestalt Theories
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning, p. 86
Consider your thoughts about the following statements:
· People are generally good, trustworthy, productive, and able to make positive changes.
· The responsibility for change and growth lies with the client.
· We should focus on the “here and now,” not so much on the “then and there.”
These statements reflect humanistic/existential theories developed by theorists such as Carl Rogers, Rollo May, Victor Frankl, and Fritz Perlz (i.e., including person-centered, Gestalt, and existential).
This week, you will explore the key components of existential and Gestalt theories and apply either the existential or Gestalt approach to one of the case studies used in this course (see this week’s Learning Resources).
Learning Objectives
Students will:
· Identify theorists, timeframes, and major constructs of individual theories
· Analyze techniques/interventions associated with individual theories
· Evaluate theories in relation to cases
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Frank, M. L. (2016). Existential theory. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.),Counseling and psychotherapy: Theories and interventions(6th ed., pp.147–168). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Haley, M., Golden, S.H., & Nate, R.D. (2016). Gestalt theory. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Counseling and psychotherapy: Theories and interventions(6th ed., pp. 195–226). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Document: Psychoanalytic Case Conceptualization Example (Word document)
Document: Case Studies (Word document)
Required Media
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2008b). Existential-humanistic psychotherapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.
Discussion: Existential or Gestalt Counseling: Case Conceptualization
For this Discussion, you will write a case conceptualization as though you were an existential or Gestalt counselor. Be sure to incorporate the feedback from your Instructor on your previous conceptualizations into this week’s.
As you review this week’s Learning Resources and media file, note techniques and interventions, and consider the role of an existential or Gestalt counselor in planning treatment. Further, reflect on existential and Gestalt therapy with respect to developing your own theoretical orientation. In what ways do you find that these approaches may resonate with your own point of view?
To Prepare:
· Review this week’s required readings about existential and Gestalt theories.
· Review the existential-humanistic psychotherapy video from this week’s Learning Resources. Take note of language and techniques used by the counselor that are specific to this theory.
· Review the Freudian Case Presentation document found in this week’s Learning Resources, and use this document to prepare your initial Discussion post.
· Select one of the four case studies presented in this week’s Learning Resources, and answer the following points as if you were an existential OR Gestalt counselor. Use your Learning Resources and the notes you took on language and technique from the existential-humanistic psychotherapy video to support your conceptualization, and integrate examples from the case to support your post. Include the following:
· Presenting Problem
· Treatment Goals
· Identify your chosen theory (i.e., existential or Gestalt) and explain at least two techniques and interventions from that theory.
· Expected Outcome
By Day 3
Post your existential OR Gestalt conceptualization.
Be sure to support your main post with specific references to the Learning Resources using proper APA format and citations. Your response posts may be more conversational and less formal.
Your responses may be more informal than your main post.
Read your colleagues’ postings.
By Day 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues’ posts and explain whether you believe the proposed case conceptualization is the most beneficial for the case selected and why.
Your responses may be more informal than your main post.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights that you have gained as a result of your colleagues’ comments.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 4 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 4 Discussion
Week in Review
This week, you analyzed both existential and Gestalt theories and considered how a person’s awareness and responsibility can impact behaviors.
1. How do you plan to develop your portfolio? Are there specific learning tools you have found helpful? Be specific.
2. Agencies utilize a wide variety of treatment theories, strategies, and modalities. To attract an employer, how would you present yourself in order to avoid being too vague in your clinical approach (e.g., glossing over the differences in approaches on the one hand), and being too narrow on the other hand (e.g., being a committed behaviorist in an agency administered by psychodynamically oriented clinicians)?
Each questions is to be answered by itself and have 150-200 words and a cite in the answer.
So should look like
Questions
Answer
Question
answer
Introduction:
This case focuses on a company that is in need of a more robust Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to keep track of and automate records. The company owner enlists the help of Sylvia to create a case to justify the need for the new HRIS. The case showcases the importance of the need to justify the cost of HRIS investments. Accurately identifying and estimating the value of the benefits and costs of new HRIS functionality will play a critical role in HRIS investment decisions in the foreseeable future.
Case Study:
Investment Associates, Inc. started as a small firm in 2001 with four employees plus its owner, Jim Tower. The company specialized in providing financial investment and tax advice to its clients. Jim had brought a substantial number of clients from his private practice, which had become too large for him to handle by himself. His four employees included three colleagues who had some experience in financial investment advice and a secretary/administrative assistant. Jim and his three colleagues were all certified public accountants (CPAs), and a considerable portion of the company’s business was in tax consultation and the completion of individual and corporate tax returns.
Investment Associates was quite successful and, by 2007, had added 42 new employees—financial and tax advisers and additional administrative staff, including an office manager, Marian Sweet. In addition to the office manager’s supervisory tasks, Marian had to complete federal and state reports on the employees as required by law.3 However, Marian was not trained in HRM, and she suggested to Jim that the company needed to hire someone with a background in HRM before they “got into trouble” with the government. Marian was particularly concerned about gender and racial discrimination but did not understand how to apply the provisions of the appropriate laws and guidelines.
In November 2007, Investment Associates hired Sylvia Wong, who had an undergraduate degree in psychology and four years’ experience in HR. In addition, in December 2007, Jim was negotiating to purchase the financial consulting business of an old friend who was retiring. This purchase would mean the addition of 17 new employees in February or March 2008. Sylvia met with Jim in mid-January 2008 to discuss the growing burden of employee reports and payroll processing, all of which were currently being done using a paper-based HR system. She advised Jim that the company needed an HRIS to process employee records and complete the required government reports. As an example, she stated that, because she had to search through paper copies of all employee files, it took her a full week to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Report (EEO-1)4 required by the federal government. Furthermore, based on this report, it appeared that the company could have problems in terms of compliance with several federal laws. She suggested that the company purchase an HRIS to assist with company record keeping and the production of required reports.
Since the company had been using computer-based applications for financial analysis and tax reporting, Jim thought that Sylvia’s suggestion to computerize employee records was a good one. However, given his financial background, he wanted Sylvia to develop a business case, including a cost-benefit analysis, for the purchase of an HRIS. Your task is to help Sylvia justify the purchase of an HRIS.
Case Study Questions:
GRADING RUBRIC
Category
Points
Description
Understanding
35
Demonstrated a strong grasp of the problem at hand. Demonstrated understanding of how the course concepts apply to the problem.
Analysis
35
Applied original thought to questions asked. Applied concepts from the course material correctly towards answering case study questions.
Execution
55
Wrote answers clearly and succinctly, using strong organization and proper grammar. Demonstrated effective written communication that is free from errors in punctuation, syntax, spelling, and grammar. Used at least three (3) scholarly sources correctly. Included a cover and reference pages in APA format, and also numbered answers such that readers will know where to find the various information. Final report is at least three pages not including title page, graphics, references, and appendices.
Total
125
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