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Class: Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Research Assignment: Counseling Theories in Practice – A PowerPoint Presentation
Objective:
To explore, analyze, and present a counseling theory of your choice, including its foundational principles, therapeutic goals, techniques, and application to a specific case scenario. This assignment is designed to enhance your understanding of how counseling theories inform practice and to develop your ability to communicate theoretical concepts effectively.
Assignment Instructions & PowerPoint Presentation Layout
Step 1: Prepare Your Content
1. Theoretical Foundation
Research and Reflection: Before starting the PowerPoint, research various counseling theories. Reflect on which theories resonate with you the most and why.
Identify Orientation: Determine whether you align with a single theory or prefer an integrative approach that combines elements from multiple theories.
2. Creative Portfolio Components
Decide on the creative works you will include in your portfolio. Options can range from visual art, creative writing, photography, to music/sound art, and multimedia presentations.
Plan how each piece will represent aspects of your chosen theoretical orientation and personal counseling philosophy.
3. Reflective Commentary
Prepare a brief commentary for each creative piece, explaining its connection to your theoretical orientation.
Write an overall reflection on how the creative process helped solidify your understanding and application of your orientation in practice.
Step 2: Design Your PowerPoint Presentation
Slide 1: Title Slide
Include the assignment title, your name, course title, and date.
Slide 2: Assignment Objective
Briefly outline the objective of creating a creative portfolio to explore and express your theoretical orientation in counseling.
Slide 3: Theoretical Foundation
Summarize the process of researching and reflecting on counseling theories.
State your identified theoretical orientation.
Slide 4: Creative Portfolio Overview
Introduce the types of creative works you have chosen for your portfolio.
Slides 5-9: Portfolio Components
Dedicate a slide to each type of creative work (Visual Art, Creative Writing, Photography, Music/Sound Art, Multimedia Presentation).
For each component, include an image or example (if possible) and the reflective commentary explaining its significance.
Slide 10: Reflective Commentary
Summarize your reflections on the creative process and the insights gained about your theoretical orientation.
Slide 11: Conclusion
Conclude with a personal note on what you have learned and how you envision applying your theoretical orientation in future counseling practice.
Step 3: Finalizing Your Presentation
Visual Consistency: Ensure your PowerPoint design is visually consistent. Use a professional theme that matches the subject matter.
Engage With Visuals: Use images, icons, and creative fonts to make your slides engaging. Visuals should complement the content and not overcrowd your slides.
Any resources used to be formatted in APA.