Wk 7 Summative Assessment: Evidence-Based

Assignment Instructions Assessment Prep Select 3 counseling theories from the list below. Review the assigned chapter readings in Weeks 5 and 6 to recall important concepts about the theories you selected. Consider conducting additional research to ensure you fully understand the theories you will use in this assessment. Postmodern approaches Narrative therapy Solution-focused brief therapy Relational-cultural therapy Emerging and contemporary theories Dialectical behavior therapy Acceptance and commitment therapy Neurocounseling Read the following client case studies. Case Study 1 Ray is a 23-year-old cisgender male who is struggling with feelings of inadequacy at work and in his work relationships. Ray was recently promoted to a manager in his department, surpassing colleagues with longer histories in the company. Ray struggles to set boundaries with his work team, resulting in colleagues verbally disrespecting him in his new role and decreased productivity from the team he oversees. Ray is concerned he will be questioned by his supervisors and demoted if he is not able to better communicate with and lead his work team. Rays goals include the following: Establish better boundaries with his colleagues Enhance his communication skills Build confidence in his managerial role Seek support from a supervisor or mentor Case Study 2 Ashanti is a 46-year-old cisgender female who is struggling with feelings of fear and confusion. Ashantis parents immigrated to the United States when she was 2 years old. While she experienced limited microaggressions growing up, her children (ages 16, 14, and 11) are reporting increased negative experiences with schoolmates based on their racial identity and familys immigration history. Ashanti reports increased body aches and pains, including headaches, heart palpitations, and restlessness. Ashantis wife encouraged her to seek counseling due to her decreased desire to socialize. Ashanti has struggled to function well at work, often zones out when spending time with the children, and spends hours cleaning her home each day. Ashanti wishes she could get back to my old energetic and positive self. Ashantis goals are the following: Manage physical symptoms Reduce urge to clean compulsively Provide coping strategies to her children Enhance her social connections Improve focus and productivity at work Your supervisor has asked you to develop a case conceptualization plan to guide your counseling approach with Ray and Ashanti. Assessment Deliverable Create a 700- to 1050-word case conceptualization plan in which you explain components of various counseling theories that can guide client treatment. Incorporate details from the client case studies provided to develop the case conceptualization plan. In your plan: Summarize each clients presenting problem. Identify a theory/therapy you can apply when working with each client. Do not use the same theory/therapy for both clients. Explain how applying each theory/therapy can help each client work toward achieving at least 2 of their goals. Identify 2 counseling techniques related to each theory/therapy that you can apply when working with each client. Explain how the counseling techniques are relevant to each clients goals. What is the intended outcome of each technique? Cite at least 3 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook to support your ideas. Format all citations and references according to APA guidelines. Submit your assessment.