Comparison Of Two Theoretical Models Of Counselling

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Introduction (communicates the overall goal of the assignment and identifies the two theories – ½ page)
This assignment will examine two theoretical models of counselling. The identified theories will be discussed in this paper will provide a general overview of the terminology of Cognitive -Behaviour Therapy and Client-Centered therapy. Secondly, this paper will provide a comparison and contrast of the approaches regarding the theoretical rationale for human nature, processes of change, the therapeutic relationship including the role of the counsellor and the client. In addition, an analysis of the techniques and interventions of each model and finally concluding with the strengths and limitations in relation to each particular model. …show more content…

The person-centred approach promotes that the client is the expert and rejects the role of the therapist as the authority figure who knows the best. Carl Rogers view on human nature, differ from the most theorist. This creating a pathway and significant impact on the practice of therapy among social work and other disciplines. Firstly, place focus on the client, how they interacted with their environment and not the problem. he essentially believed that all people were trustworthy and good. He felt that one possessed self- direction and the capability to self-heal through solving their own problems. ( Corey, 2016, Shebib, 2017). Rogers viewed the client as the expert to promote self-change and foster growth (Shebib, 2017). Rogers believed in the client’s possess the abilities to make positive changes for themselves and live effective and productive lives and foster a goal-oriented (Coady & Lehmann, …show more content…

As a result, the person's behaviour is reflective of the dysfunctional thoughts (Coady,2016; Early, 2017). Unfortunately, we actively reinforce negative/ self-defeating behaviours through self-repetition or through automatic thoughts ( Shebib, 2017). We possess the capacity to change our cognitive, emotive, and behavioural processes. Which promoted the use of the ABC model to further explain human functioning (Coady, 2016). This consisted of “A is an activating event/stimulus which triggers B, a person’s thoughts/beliefs ( covert behaviours), and followed by C, a behavioural or cognitive or emotional response” ( Coady, 2016. Pg 231/232). Furthermore, explaining that both covert behaviour and overt behaviours are learnt in the same fashion from one's immediate environment, family and friends (Coady, 2016). Another notion is that a person's thoughts can have a positive impact of reinforcing one's behaviour ( Coady,