CCMH 565 Wk 1 Discussion – The Family Life Cycle

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Effective counselors will recognize the value of analyzing a family life cycle in order to gain context and insight into familial relationships and interactions. Understanding the impact of the family system upon individual family members will help you select appropriate interventions and techniques.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How will understanding the phases of the family life cycle benefit you as a family counselor?
• What is one phase of the family life cycle you believe would be a potential struggle for you when working with clients? Why? Note: In your response, be sure to avoid divulging sensitive and deeply personal details.
• How would you overcome these obstacles in order to provide effective counseling services?

Due Monday

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CCMH 565 Wk 2 Discussion – Comparing Theoretical Approaches to Family Therapy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

It’s never too early to begin defining your perspective on family counseling approaches you would like to use in your own practice. Reflecting on what you have learned about the differences between Bowenian, Strategic, and Structural approaches to family therapy will help you become well-versed in each strategy and also assist you in determining which suits you best

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which theoretical approach from this week’s chapter readings resonates with you the most? How does it align with your desired approach to family therapy?
• What are some advantages to using this approach?
• What challenges do you anticipate in using this approach?
• Where possible, support your answer with relevant details and/or examples.
• Propose a couple or family clinical issue that can be addressed with the theory of your choice.
• What specific intervention(s) from your chosen theory would be effective in addressing the issue? Note: Refer to the Week 2 assigned readings as needed.
• Where possible, support your answer with relevant details and/or examples.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 565 Wk 3 Discussion – Comparing Theoretical Approaches to Family Therapy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Last week you compared 3 theoretical approaches to family therapy in order to determine the one you most aligned with. This week you will continue that process by comparing Experiential, Psychoanalytical, and Cognitive-Behavioral strategies and interventions. Remember, becoming more familiar with the tenets of each will assist you in clarifying the type of family counselor you hope to be.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which theoretical approach from this week’s chapter readings resonates with you the most? How does it align with your desired approach to family therapy?
• What are some advantages to using this approach?
• What challenges do you anticipate in using this approach with future clients?
• Where possible, support your answer with relevant details and/or examples from the Week 3 chapter readings and scholarly sources.
• Propose a new couple or family clinical issue that can be addressed with the theory of your choice.
• What specific intervention(s) from your chosen theory would be effective in addressing the issue? Note: Refer to the Week 3 assigned readings as needed.
• Support your answer with relevant details and/or examples.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 565 Wk 4 Discussion – Comparing Theoretical Approaches to Family Therapy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

By now you have learned about several potential approaches to family counseling. In your clinical practice you will have many options and the agency to choose strategies that suit your personality strengths and worldview. More importantly, you will have a repertoire of options to appropriately address client needs.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which theoretical approach from this week’s chapter readings resonates with you the most? How does it align with your desired approach to family therapy?
• What are some advantages to using this approach?
• What challenges do you anticipate in using this approach?
• Where possible, support your answer with relevant details and/or examples.
• Propose a couple or family clinical issue that can be addressed with the theory of your choice.
• What specific intervention(s) from your chosen theory would be effective in addressing the issue? Note: Refer to the Week 4 assigned readings as needed.
• Where possible, support your answer with relevant details and/or examples.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

CCMH 565 Wk 5 Discussion – Differentiating Counseling Theories and Techniques

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

This week, your learning activities and assignments are focused on essential concepts related to counseling couples, children, and adolescents. In this discussion you will select 2 of these groups and conduct a comparative analysis of effective counseling concepts and approaches. Begin your post by first indicating the 2 groups you intend to compare. Then answer the prompts. Where possible, support your responses with relevant details and/or examples.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some fundamental differences a counselor can expect when working with each group?
• As a counselor, how should you modify your therapeutic/clinical approach when working with each group? What interventions will be most effective for each? Justify your response.
• What are some potential challenges you may encounter when working with each group? Describe how you plan to overcome these potential barriers.

Due Monday

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CCMH 565 Wk 6 Discussion – Ethical Considerations in Family Counseling

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Explain the importance of ethical behavior when counseling families, couples, and children.
• Select one of the following groups: families, children, or couples. Describe an ethical scenario or dilemma a counselor could encounter when working with the selected group.
• Explain some ethical policies and procedures a counselor should apply in the scenario.
• Support your response by citing applicable ethical guidelines from one of the following resources:
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• Conduct an internet search for state statutes/legal codes for counselors in your state or a state in which you would like to work. Describe the statues/legal codes that apply to the scenario you selected.

Due Monday

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