PCN 500 Discussion 1 What are your personal assumptions about: How do people develop the kinds of psychological distress that bring them to counseling? What constitutes “good mental health” or “a good life?” How do people change, grow emotionally, develop better coping mechanisms, or change destructive behaviors?   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  What constitutes “good mental health” […]

PCN 520 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2 Latest July 2016 In Corey, Corey, & Corey (Chapter 2), identify the personal characteristics of an effective group leader. Which three skills do you consider to be the most important? Explain your selections. What do you think are your strengths and areas of needed growth in these […]

PCN 520 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1 Latest July 2016 Which of the therapeutic forces discussed in this week’s readings do you think are the most important for successful group outcomes? Explain and give examples of how you can incorporate this knowledge into your future counseling practice. For example, if you are in the […]

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1 How do coping strategies help clients prevent relapse? Present two examples of coping strategies and justify their effectiveness   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION How do coping strategies help clients prevent relapse? Introduction People who have an addiction are often struggling with a number of challenges. Many of these challenges […]

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1 How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Provide examples and evidence within your answer to justify your rationale.   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Introduction Counseling intervention is a vital part of counseling. It can help a patient overcome his or her struggles […]

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1 Describe the importance of having family involved in the treatment process for substance use disorders.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  The importance of involving family in the treatment of substance use disorders Introduction Substance use disorders are a serious problem in our society. While the most common substance of […]

PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1-    Behavioral 2-    Rational Emotive Behavioral Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis. […]

PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study: 1-    Person-Centered 2-    Existential 3-    Gestalt Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis. 1-    What […]

PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment 2 Short Answers Details: Write a 75- to 100-word response to each of the following questions: 1-    Why are counseling theories important to professional counselors? 2-    What characteristics must an effective counselor possess? 3-    How has psychoanalytic theory influenced professional counseling today? 4-    How has neoanalytic theory influenced professional counseling today? APA […]

PCN 500 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignment Psychoanalytic Theory Application Details: Read the “Case Study Analysis.” Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using a psychoanalytic theory approach. Include the following in your analysis. 1-    What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals? 2-    Is your theory […]