Discussion Thread: Applying Counseling Theory

Discussion Thread: Applying Counseling Theory Author’s Name: Institution of Affiliation: Course Name: Instructor’s Name: Date: Discussion Thread: Applying Counseling Theory When working with John, I will employ varying development considerations. The first consideration is cognitive development. In cognitive development, I will check the way John thinks. The main reason is that this development is critical in helping children think and comprehend the world around them. The next consideration is social development, which includes describing the way John will be interacting with other people. This development influences John's attitudes, behaviors, and intentions, which will help him to learn about society and the best ways to live in it. The next development is physical development, which includes evaluating his brain and body development. The main reason for considering this development is because it will help to understand John's motor skills, which control his body. In this case, I will employ a solution‐focused brief counseling approach. When using this approach, I would emphasize solution-building instead of problem-solving. Rather than focusing on the current problems and their previous causes, I will emphasize the current circumstances and the future hopes. This approach will target John's default solution patterns and then evaluate their efficacy, which assists in modifying or replacing those using working problem-solving approaches. One of the theoretical techniques that I will employ is ...