DevelopmentalGuidance: Group Procedures

Mid–Term Essay Assignment
The mid–term examination focuses on Counseling Theories and Group Therapy. t. After studying the information, materials and resources provided in Module 2, prepare a detailed, well–written and scholarly essay response to the following prompt.
Below are common counseling theories/corresponding therapies. Choose a theory that you
would like to explore in more depth and discuss your answers to questions that follow.
a. Adlerian
b. Psychodrama
c. Gestalt
d. Cognitive–behavioral
e. Transactional analysis
f. Solution–focused therapy
g. Person–Centered/Rogerian/Humanistic
Part 1. Discuss the major concepts of your chosen theory. What about your chosen theory
appeals to you? Are there any aspects of the theory for which you do not agree or that do
not resonate for you? What are those aspects? Discuss why you chose the aspects of your
theory that appeal or do not appeal to you.
Part 2: How do you see this theory being useful in a group therapy setting? Utilize research
and theoretical concepts to explain the theory’s use in a group process.
The body of your essay must be a minimum of 6 full pages but no more than 8 full pages. You
must ALSO include a properly formatted title page and properly formatted reference pages.
There should be a clearly delineated introduction and conclusion. In addition, there should be
clearly defined sections to support your thesis statement. If you are unsure of how to format
an APA paper, you should make use of the resources that are provided on Canvas.
BE SURE TO CITE SOURCES and ensure that the reference list matches the in–text citations.
You must use and cite at least 4 reputable sources within your essay. Only use CREDIBLE
SOURCES. Credible sources include peer–reviewed journals, government agencies, research
think tanks, course textbooks research offered at professional organizations such as
counseling.org, asgw.org or naspa.org, and instructor provided resources.