Assignment 7: Initial Therapeutic Plan

Directions: Consider the additional information provided about Maria’s family in the Module Introduction and complete this assignment as follows:

• Create a structural map of Maria’s family (see page 279 of the textbook)
• Based on this map, assess the family symptomatology
• Next plan your initial therapeutic intervention
• Finally assess the unique cultural differences you will need to be aware of when working with this family

Your assignment should be created using in a PowerPoint or similar presentation software (i.e. Google docs Presentations). Your presentation should be a minimum of 10-12 slides with notes. You should use and cite a minimum of three sources (including the text) to support your assessment and plan. Use APA formatting for this presentation.

This presentation must:

• have a thesis statement (statement of purpose/intent), must indicate the topics to be covered
• use ONLY professional, objective language. Use objective, formal, not conversational tone/style
• use APA style
• use direct quotes sparingly – work on paraphrasing and appropriate citations for the paraphrased information

Assignment 8: Addictions Chart

Directions: Create a chart that lists a minimum of three addictions a client might seek services for.

• List these addictions in one column.
• In another column describe an approach to treatment you would use in working with this client with a clear justification of your approach.
• In a final comment describe an alternative approach you could take. Critique this approach clearly identifying why you believe it is not the best approach.

You should use and cite sources in this chart. A minimum of two sources including the textbook is required.

Assignment 9: Career Development 

Directions: Review the current state of Maria’s case in the introduction to this module. In a two to three page paper choose one theory of career development and apply it to Maria’s case by describing how you would use this theory to counsel Maria in her decision making related to her career plans. Evaluate the role you will take as a career counselor in using this theory. A minimum of two sources including the textbook is required.

This presentation must:

• have a thesis statement (statement of purpose/intent), must indicate the topics to be covered
• use ONLY professional, objective language. Use objective, formal, not conversational tone/style
• use APA style
• use direct quotes sparingly – work on paraphrasing and appropriate citations for the paraphrased information