Topic 6 DQ 1 (Obj. 6.1, 6.2 and 6.5) CNL-515 DQ 1 What are some strategies you can use to help clients envision different possibilities and instill hope? Choose a counseling theory you are considering using and explain how skills related to the theory could be used to help the client see different perspectives. How might a client’s developmental stage impact the skills used in the session and the treatment planning process? Include at least one scholarly reference in your response.This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:2.F.5.a. Theories and models of counseling.2.F.5.h. Developmentally relevant counseling treatment or intervention plans.2.F.5.n. Processes for aiding students in developing a personal model of counseling.TEXTBOOKS Egan, G. & Reese, R. (2019). The skilled helper: A problem management and opportunity development approach to helping (11th ed.). Brooks Cole Publisher. ISBN-13: 9781305865716URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2018/the-skilled-helper_a-problem-management-and-opportunity-development-approach-to-helping_11e.php

Vargas Family Case Study: Meet the Family (Obj. 1.2) CNL 521 Upcoming Assessment Description Read the Vargas Family Case Study located in the class resources. Write a 700-1,050-word paper that addresses the following: A discussion of how a counselor could build a therapeutic alliance with the Vargas family. A discussion of family patterns that could be maintaining the problem for the Vargas family. A discussion of at least one family intervention you could utilize with the Vargas family in future sessions. A discussion of at least one assessment tool you would use with the Vargas family and the justification for including this scale within a counseling session for the Vargas family. A discussion of what a counselor would need to include within the termination phase of counseling for the Vargas family. TEXTBOOKS Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2016). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Cengage. ISBN-13: 9781305092969

Wk 5 Discussion - Cultural Competency [due Thurs] Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Before responding to the following questions, it is recommended that you complete the required readings in this week's Learning Activities folder. Due Thursday Read “How Leaders Can Improve Their Schools’ Cultural Competence” and “Getting Started With Culturally Responsive Teaching” from Edutopia. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What is cultural competence? What strategies could you implement to develop cultural responsiveness? Why is this an ongoing process? Why is it important to understand the social, emotional, and cultural needs of your students when establishing classroom routines and procedures? How do you determine the appropriate curriculum, materials, and assessments for EL students while accounting for their age, their proficiency level, and their heritage? How can reflecting on your thoughts, values, and behaviors toward your own and other cultures improve your instruction? Review the College’s Conceptual Framework. How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework theme of Practicing Professional Ethics