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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.
(research needs to be submitted in Turnitin to
check plagiarism)
Originality Report SafeAssign enabled
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.