History Origin and Evidence Base Supporting of REBT Theory Analysis

This assignment requires you to analyze and evaluate one of the following counseling theories: behavioral, cognitive, CBT, REBT, reality therapy, feminist therapy, a postmodern theory, or the family systems approach. Note that person-centered theory is not one of the choices of primary theory in this paper, although you may incorporate it as a secondary theory. In a later unit, you will apply the primary theory from this paper to the case study that you developed.
You will address the following:
Describe the theory’s origin–how was it developed, who created it.
Describe the theory’s key concepts and its principles and assumptions (its view of human nature, the theory of change, view of psychopathology, the role of the counselor).
Evaluate the evidence base (the research evidence) supporting this theory.
Assignment Requirements
References: You must have a minimum of 5 scholarly resources. All references must be from peer-reviewed academic journals and should be no more than 7 years old. The optional readings for each unit will help you begin your research. A seminal book may substitute for one journal article. You must use proper APA style to list your references. Refer to the APA Style and Format (linked in the Resources) campus page for more information.
Length of paper: The body of the paper must be 3–4 pages, not including the reference lists, abstract, or the title page.
Written communication:Develop accurate written communication and thoughts that convey the overall goals of the project and do not detract from the overall message. Your paper should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.
Formatting: Use the current APA formatting, including correct in-text citations, proper punctuation, double-spacing throughout, proper headings and subheadings, no skipped lines before headings and subheadings, proper paragraph and block indentation, no bolding, one-inch margins all around, and no bullets. Refer to the APA Style and Format campus page for more information.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point
Template is as follow
Running head: THEORETICAL ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION 1
**Anything highlighted in the paper is there only to be helpful in your writing process and needs to be deleted with your personal work integrated instead–including this message!**
Theoretical Analysis and Evaluation 1 or 2
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Abstract
Your abstract should be a single paragraph (not indented) and double-spaced. Your abstract should be between 150 and 250 words and should address the highlights of what you are going to discuss in your paper. It is not an introduction, it is a snapshot of your paper that will make someone want to read it (just like the italicized portion at the beginning of a peer reviewed journal article).
Theoretical Analysis
Introduction paragraph goes here
History and Origin of (NAME OF YOUR THEORY HERE)
This section should provide a brief description of the theory’s origin (background, how was it developed, who created it); For u04a1 you will select one theory of psychotherapy studied in Units 1–4 (psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, Adlerian, Gestalt, existential, or person-centered) to describe and analyze. For u08a1 you will select one of the following theories: behavioral, cognitive, CBT, REBT, reality therapy, feminist therapy, a postmodern theory, or the family systems approach.
This APA-style paper should be 3–4 pages (excluding references and title page), so select the information carefully, using the most relevant and applicable information.
Concepts, principles, and assumptions of (NAME OF YOUR THEORY HERE)
The theory’s basic philosophies (its view of human nature, theory of change, view of psychopathology, the role of the counselor); Make sure you evaluate the concepts, principles, and assumptions of a major theory of counseling, identifies limitations, and suggests possible modifications. Cite and evaluate scholarly sources to support your positions. The part of the scoring guide that applies here: Evaluates the concepts, principles, and assumptions of a major theory of counseling, identifies limitations, and suggests possible modifications.
Evidence Base Supporting (NAME OF THEORY GOES HERE)
The evidence base supporting this theory; Discuss the evidence base supporting this theory. You should be learning to use evidence-based approaches with your clients. So make sure you evaluate how the theory you are using is an evidence-based approach and provide supporting ideas by citing scholarly research;
References
The reference section should start on a separate page. If you use website materials for a couple of references be sure to format those references accordingly. You may find examples of how to format a website reference in your APA manual in the section describing how to reference “electronic media”.
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