This document provides instructions for four assignments related to counseling theories, group therapy, treatment modalities, and self-help groups. It outlines topics to be addressed in papers on comparing counseling theories, designing a substance abuse therapy group, evaluating a client's dual diagnosis and recommended treatment, and attending and evaluating a self-help group meeting. Students are instructed to write 4-5 page papers addressing the prompts and applying APA style guidelines.

1. PSY 497 Module 1 Assignment 3 Compare and Contrast Theories of Counseling
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There are many theories behind the different counseling modalities. Some counselors will
adhere to one specific theory, focusing treatment types to the tenets of that theory. Other
counselors will adopt a more eclectic counseling foundation, drawing key ideas from
multiple theories and combining many treatment types to suit their clients.
For this assignment, create a chart that outlines the following counseling theories:
behavior theory, psychoanalytic theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and person centered
theory. For each theory, cover the following aspects:
· Goals of therapy
· Types of treatment
· Theoretical explanation of where substance use or abuse stems from
· Characteristics of the client that would be the best fit for this theory
Once your chart is complete, address the following questions:
· Describe the similarities and differences between the different therapeutic theories.
· According to you, which approach or combination of approaches best fits you as a
future counselor?
Write a 4–5-page paper (including the chart) in Word format. Apply APA standards to
citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc.
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PSY 497 Module 2 Assignment 2 Group Therapy
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Starting a Group
Group therapy represents a large portion of treatment opportunities for clients battling
substance use disorders. Groups are an important part of treatment, allowing clients to
feel as though they are not alone in facing a problem and that other people have faced
similar problems and overcome them successfully.
This particular assignment consists of two parts. For this assignment, assume that you
have been working as an individual counselor at a substance abuse treatment center for
some time now. Your supervisor has asked you to create a therapy group for a handful of
the substance abuse clients that you and the other counselors work with. In order to
identify the appropriate clients that can be placed in your group, your supervisor has
asked you to prepare a report outlining the important points of the group you are forming:
Part I
Prepare a 1–2-page report detailing the following items in your group design:
· Goal(s) of group
· Group norms (such as attendance requirements, privacy, confidentiality,
relationships with group members, etc.)
· Differences between therapy group and self-help groups
· Procedure for dealing with disruptive and/or resistant clients
· Form(s) of power to be used
· Consequences for relapse
· Procedure for dealing with a member leaving the group
Part II
For the next part of this assignment, read this passage and address the questions that
follow:

3. As the group leader, it is important to take time to look at some of the issues you may
need to be aware of in yourself throughout each of the four stages of group development.
For example, the second stage of group development includes an opportunity for clients
to challenge or critique you. The way you handle criticism is an issue you need to
identify and be wary of how you respond. Keeping this in mind, your supervisor has
asked you to do the following:
· Reflect on your potential issues for each of the four stages of group development.
· Present at least two self-care strategies that you will be able to choose from in
order to address these issues as they arise in your career.
Write a 3–4-page paper that includes both parts of the assignment in Word format.
Include a title page in APA format. Use scholarly resources, including your textbook to
support your ideas. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file
naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
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PSY 497 Module 3 Assignment 2 LASA 1 Gregory’s Treatment
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People that abuse substances have individual reasons for what first drove them to begin
using these substances in the first place. Some clients started using them through
experimentation, peer pressure, or curiosity. However, many users began using
substances as a way of dealing with other issues in their lives, such as depression,
anxiety, weight loss, or other physical or mental disorders. In still other cases, mental and
physical disorders may result in response to chronic substance abuse. In these cases, it is
important to determine what the co-occurring disorder is, as well as the substance abuse
problem, in order to determine the best course of treatment.
Read the following scenario and then respond to the questions that follow:
You are a substance abuse counselor. Gregory, your new client, has come to you for help
with his alcohol use problem. Gregory is married with three children and works as a sales
representative for a large corporation in the city. In your first meeting with Gregory, you
discover that his drinking began as a way to alleviate the anxiety he felt in social
situations. Over time, Gregory began using alcohol more often. He found that every time

4. he used alcohol, his anxiety lifted and he was able to be more at ease during work, out
with colleagues, and at other such public events. Over time, Gregory realized he needed
more alcohol than before to get the same anxiety relieving effects.
Two weeks ago, one of Gregory’s coworkers became suspicious that Gregory was
drinking at work. That same day, while Gregory was driving home from work, he was
pulled over by the police. He passed the field sobriety test and the officer let him off with
a warning. These two events served as a wake-up call for Gregory as he realized his
alcohol use may be beyond his control.
Gregory has made an appointment with you because he sincerely wants to curtail his
alcohol use.
To help Gregory achieve his goals, write a paper that analyzes the components of his
scenario. In your paper, ensure that you include the following information:
· Summarize the history and usefulness of the four major contemporary treatment
modalities (crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and family
counseling).
· Evaluate Gregory’s dual diagnosis (also referredto as “co-occurring disorders”)
and the implications for counseling. Keep the following questions in mind:
· Describe the meaning of dual diagnosis and how it impacts counseling.
· Classify Gregory’s primary and secondary diagnoses.
· Analyze the implications in treating a secondary diagnosis.
· Evaluate the limitations for an alcohol and drug counselor when treating diagnoses
other than those related to substance abuse. Describe the circumstances where the four
treatment modalities might be useful in a dual diagnosis.
· Recommend at least one treatment modality for Gregory and explain your
recommendation using at least two scholarly references.
Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Use scholarly resources, including your
textbook, to support your ideas. Your paper must be in Word format and include a title
page and reference page in addition to the 4-5-pages of content. Apply APA 6th edition
standards to the format of the paper, and the citation of sources.
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PSY 497 Module 4 Assignment 2 Positive Psychology and Spirituality

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Substance abuse counseling lends itself nicely to the integration of positive psychology
and spirituality. While both of these therapy approaches have been explored for many
years, the integration into substance abuse counseling is a relatively new development.
As such, many clients may not be aware of the techniques in positive psychology and
spirituality that can be of use in their recovery.
Juanita has been seeking treatment for her marijuana use from you for a month now.
While she has significantly cut back on her substance use, she is having difficulty
quitting and remaining abstinent for periods that last longer than a few days. In your
counseling sessions, Juanita has mentioned that she feels very badly about herself—she
feels guilty about being unable to quit and explains that she doesn’t think she is strong
enough to quit altogether. She has also expressed nervousness that her boyfriend would
no longer like her if she quit smoking, and she has expressed concern that if he leaves
her, she wouldn’t be able to find a new boyfriend because she doesn’t believe she is
pretty enough. Juanita is also unsatisfied with her job as a cashier at the local grocery
store, but has expressed her opinion that she doesn’t think she is smart enough to get a
better job. You know from Juanita’s history, that her mother was very critical of Juanita
when she was a child and that her father was absent for most of her childhood. In high
school, Juanita excelled at classes in biology and math, but she never attended college.
To help Juanita overcome her barriers to marijuana abstinence, write a summary of what
you will cover in your next meeting with Juanita. Ensure that you cover the following
points:
· Explain the concepts of positive psychology to Juanita.
· Examine the goals of positive psychology and explain how this approach will help
Juanita obtain sobriety, focusing specifically on the concerns and dissatisfactions she has
expressed.
· Design at least two exercises based on positive psychology for Juanita to work on
in between counseling sessions.
· Explain spirituality to Juanita, emphasizing the differences between spirituality and
religion.

6. · Examine how spirituality and positive psychology can work together to help
Juanita achieve her goals.
Write a 4–5-page paper in Word format. Use scholarly resources, including the textbook
to support your ideas. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.
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PSY 497 Module 5 Assignment 1 LASA 2 Self-Help Evaluation
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The self-help movement has swept the world of substance abuse treatment. A new client
may not be aware of any treatment options open to them aside from those of self-help
group meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. While self-help groups are not a
solution for every client, they have been shown to be useful in some cases.
As future substance abuse counselors, it is important that you explore and be aware of the
different self-help groups and what goes on in these group meetings.
Begin this assignment by doing the following:
Attend a self-help group related to substance abuse. There are multiple options including
AA Open Meetings, Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, and so forth. Information is easily
accessible on the Internet. Note that some meetings are closed while others are open. At
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), most weekly groups are closed; however, open meetings
are held primarily on weekends when all are welcome to attend.
Introduce yourself and let folks know that you are a student. Remember to follow the
guidelines of confidentiality.
If you are unable to access a twelve-step group because one is not available in your area,
either research an online self-help group or research the implications of self-help groups
in general including their strengths and weaknesses.
Write a paper about your experience and make sure you cover the following:

7. 1. Evaluate the self-help group you attended and/or researched. Critique the strengths
and weaknesses of self-help groups in terms of their value in the treatment of substance
abuse.
2. Hypothesize what types of clients would be a good match for the group that you
attended and/or researched. What types of clients would not be a good match? Consider
age, gender, culture, race, sexuality, religion/spirituality, and the severity of substance
abuse. Include other evaluation criteriafor differential treatment. Explain your reasoning.
3. Predict how self-help groups are evolving over time. How can technology be used
to supplement and/or replace face-to-face support groups?
4. Appraise the effect on the group experience when involuntary clients are present.
Include the effect to treatment, counseling, and collaboration.
5. Recommend several ways to overcome resistance. How may technology be used to
overcome resistance to treatment? Include collaboration issues involved in the treatment
of involuntary clients using technology.
Write a paper in Word format and make sure you include a title page and reference page
in addition to the 6–8-pages of content. Apply APA 6th edition standards to the format of
the paper, and the citation of sources.
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