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Assessment 3 (30%): Counselling Theory and Case Study Application – Due end of week 11

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Word Count: 1800 – 2000 words

A written essay incorporating a case study and relevant theories in counselling covered during the Trimester

Throughout this Trimester, students have learned about various counselling theories, namely:

Psychoanalytic therapy

Solution focused (including brief interventions)

Person-Centred therapy

Narrative therapy

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Family systems theory

Acceptance and Commitment therapy

You are required to select ONE case study from a list to be provided during the trimester and then choose TWO of the counselling theories that you believe will be appropriate to assist the client(s) discussed in the chosen case study.

Your task is to apply each counselling theory, whilst comparing and contrasting the different ways in which each theory could be applied in an effort to help your client(s) with his/her/their problem:

Your answer must include the following:

1. Identification of the historical origins and evolution of BOTH of your chosen theories

2. Details about the typical counsellor/client relationship and any other elements of the chosen theories.

3. Application of, comparison and contrast between the two chosen theories

4. An outline of any ethical/legal issues to be considered,

5. An explanation of how you would use each of the TWO counselling techniques to assist your client – make sure to compare and contrast different needs of each theory in relation to techniques.

6. A suggestion of a possible outcome for the client if the counselling is helpful.

7. You may also suggest the number of sessions or any other requirements needed for the counselling to go ahead as planned, again comparing, and contrasting the TWO theories.

8. A final statement that outlines which of the two theories would best suit the client’s needs, based on your analysis.

Your written report should include at least 8 peer reviewed research articles read, in addition to any textbook references. The articles must be from 2010 or be more recent. Do NOT use older material- find current peer reviewed, academic literature which explores, expands or adapts older articles

Your report should also include an introduction, body and summary in a flowing text. Do not use separate headings. Use APA 7 style referencing, Arial or Times New Roman font size 12, and double spaced. A BCS cover sheet must be attached and correctly completed including accurate word count

Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment

Criteria for Report	Weight 100%	Areas to be covered	HD	D	C	P	F
Analysis of topic	25%	§ Evidence of understanding of chosen theories § Analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study
Conclusions derived from analysis and assessment of the topic	30%	§ Sound conclusions are reached from the evidence offered § Student presents their own substantiated interpretation of the literature § Sound overall understanding of the literature is demonstrated § Demonstrated understandings of details relating to the case study and sound application of counselling theory and techniques § Identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues
Use and depth of research	25%	§ Effective use of current (from 2010 onwards ) academic peer reviewed sources that relate directly to the topic or case study § All sources of information (in text citations and separate reference list) are acknowledged and presented correctly in APA 7 style
Presentation	20%	§ Overall structure demonstrates continuity, clarity of words, concepts and thematic development from beginning to end § Includes statement of purpose, introduction, body, conclusion and reflection in essay style with no headings § Either Arial or Times New Roman font size 12 is used and essay is double spaced § A correctly completed cover sheet is attached
TOTAL	/30%

Criteria for report

High Distinction

80% –

Distinction

70%- 79%

Credit

60-69%

Pass

50-59%

Fail

0-49%

Analysis of literature on topic

25%

Excellent analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study

Student presents very well substantiated interpretation of the literature

Very good analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study

Student presents well substantiated interpretation of the literature

Good analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study

Student presents substantiated interpretation of the literature

Basic analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study

Student presents a basic interpretation of the literature

Little or no analysis of reasons for choosing the counselling theories in relation to the chosen case study

Student presents little or no interpretation of the literature

Conclusions derived from analysis and assessment of the case study

30%

Demonstrates excellent understanding of the chosen theories, excellent application of the theories to the case study and excellent application of techniques

Excellent and thoroughly explained identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues

Demonstrates very good understanding of the chosen theories, very good application of the theories to the case study and very good application of techniques

Very well explained identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues

Demonstrates good understanding of the chosen theories, good application of the theories to the case study and good application of techniques

Well explained identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues

Demonstrates basic understanding of the chosen theories, basic application of the theories to the case study and basic application of techniques

Basic identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues

Demonstrates limited or no understanding of the chosen theories, limited or no application of the theories to the case study and limited or no application of techniques

Limited or no identification and exploration of ethical /legal issues

Use and depth of research

25%

Excellent use of current (from 2010 onwards ) academic peer reviewed sources that relate directly to the topic or case study