In this paper, choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Solution-focused Psychoanalysis Choose a theory that you have studied in this course. Do not choose one of the three theories listed above.

Throughout the course, you have studied and written about a number of counseling theories that are used as the basis for the counseling profession. In this paper, choose a theory and compare it against each of the following three theories:

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) Solution-focused Psychoanalysis Choose a theory that you have studied in this course. Do not choose one of the three theories listed above.

Compare your selected theory against the three theories listed above.

Write a 1,500-2,000-word paper discussing your theory comparisons. Include the following in your paper:

Part 1: Selected Theory

Founding theorist(s) for the selected theory Standard interventions for the selected theory At least three main concepts of the selected theory

Part 2: Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT) Founding theorist(s) for CBT Standard interventions for CBT Similarities and differences between your selected theory and CBT

Part 3: Solution-Focused Theory Founding theorist(s) for solution-focused theory Standard interventions for solution-focused theory Similarities and differences between your selected theory and solution-focused theory Part 4: Psychoanalysis

Founding theorist(s) for psychoanalysis Standard interventions for psychoanalysis Similarities and differences between your selected theory and psychoanalysis

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper in addition to the course textbook.

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This assignment measures the following competency: Competency 1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the major counseling theories and principles.