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Use two counseling theories and discuss how you would implement these theories with the student. Identify two goals for each theory, with one of the goals exclusively addressing wellness. Discuss the outcomes for each goal that you would hope to accomplish by implementing these theories with the student and justify (with supporting evidence) as to why the selected theoretical approach is effective in meeting these goals.

(Description of the Case) please read uploaded document under Behavioral,emotional and cognitive observation, Academic status and functioning and psychological issue of concern.

the counseling theories are:

Person- centered therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Reality Therapy

Brief Counseling (Solution Focused)

rational emotive behavioral therapy

Cognitive Behavior Therapy


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Client Description Client Description Latasha Mitchell COUN 5240 - Theory Counsel Guidance Child Adolescent Capella University April 30, 2017 Professor: Laurie McClurg 1 Client Description 2 A teacher asked me to come observe a student in her class. The teacher was concern about some behaviors and issues that was affecting the students learning. His teachers report that he is hyperactive most days in class, has trouble sitting still and listen, and when he does finally sit down, he is prone to fidgeting in his seat. I made a note to sit in her class and observe for one hour. Client name and gender: Kenny Newman Age: 7 Ethnicity: Kenny and his family are African American; they can trace their lineages back to the African Continent. Both his parents and he were born in America and, therefore, English is their first and only language spoken. Kenny’s cultural heritage is celebrated at home, but when Kenny is in public he tries his best to blend in with his environment. Physical Observations: Kenny is unusually short for his age measuring 3’8”, his weight is slightly less than normal for his age, but not necessarily for his height 43.5 lbs., his general appearance shows that he’s recently had a haircut; he has no visible markings on his face or on his exposed appendages, he is currently wearing jeans that are oversized for him (possibly handme-down from old brother) and a shirt with his favorite athlete pictured—Kobe Bryant, his overall hygiene looks normal except that he has some dental issues that require attention. Medical Status: Kenny has asthma and carries around an albuterol inhaler with him, his overall physical health is within normal limits, he was hospitalized less than one year ago due to an episode of anaphylaxis, and the doctor noted that his mother, a dental assistant, was frequently exposed to mercy during her pregnancy with Kenny. During the years leading up to Kenny’s Client Description 3 birth, the situation at home was deteriorating and it seemed like divorce or separation was inevitable. The dysfunctional relationship at home lead Ms. Duckworth smoke cigarettes during her pregnancy with Kenny. Behavioral, emotional, and cognitive observations: Kenny doesn’t make frequent or prolonged eye contact, he is very outgoing though and is very expressive, especially when topics are brought up that excite him (e.g. basketball and music), his teachers report that he is hyperactive most days in class, has trouble sitting still and listen, and when he does finally sit down, he is prone to fidgeting in his seat, his teacher also notes that he is talkative when he supposed to be quiet but when I meet with him, he’s a very reluctant speaker; he is also reluctant to speak in front of the class especially if he’s called on to read in public; his facial expression is often sullen and it takes some effort to get him to smile or laugh, as the teacher noted and as I have personally observed, Kenny is very fidgety and seems to dislike sitting still, he slouches but rarely stays sitting in the same manner for more than a few minutes. Academic status and functioning: Kenny is in the 1st grade, there isn’t a very extensive academic history but reading tests show that he is reading at levels below that of most of his peers, he has some behavioral issues according to the testimony of his mother and teacher: he cuts lines without thinking and has trouble waiting his turn at recess or when he plays with his classmates; as far a learning issues, we have established that his reading level is below normal, he has difficulty concentrating and sustaining focus on a designated task, he never finishes assignments on time.. Kenny does not currently have an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan. Client Description 4 Family and living situation: Kenny lives at home with a single mother (his father left when he was five years old); he also has two older brother: Jamal, 14 and Hakeem, 17. Jamal is a freshman at the local high school; Hakeem is a senior and struggling to graduate. The mother is snuggling to support her family with an absent father. The oldest son works and go to school trying to help his mother financially. He is struggling to graduate because he is overwhelmed. Social and Community Involvement: Kenny loves to play basketball at school on the playground or at home with his brother, Jamal. He is signed up for a youth basketball league. He belongs to a local Christian church and attends service with his mother most Sundays Psychological Issue of Concern The psychological issue of concern is Kenny’s behavior, his attention span in the classroom, and reading below grade level . Kenny has lived in a one-parent since the age of five. He has not spoken or made contact with his biological father. According to Stadelmann et al., “parental separation predicted higher levels of conduct problems of children at the age of 6, and explained an increase in conduct problems between 5 and 6” (2010). Kenny’s conduct issues may, in fact, stem from his memories of his parent’s divorce, as “cognitive-emotional and family environment risk factors have an impact on the origin and development of emotional symptoms in children” (Stadelmann, et al., 2010). Kenny’s issues cannot all be ascribed to the divorce of his parents. It does, indeed, appear as though the divorce did impact Kenny’s behaviors and emotions, but looking over the history more closely gives a broader picture of the situation. Of special note is that Kenny’s mother smoked during her pregnancy. Although the amount or duration of smoking is unknown at this point, a look at the potential connections between prenatal smoke exposure to issues similar to Kenny’s is warranted. According to Linnet et al, “intrauterine exposure of the child to cigarette Client Description 5 smoke may be of importance in ADHD and ADHD-related disorders. This is supported by a recent experimental report which found that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy was associated with behavioral problems in the offspring” (Rodriguez & Bohlin, 2005). Disability After speaking with his teachers and mother, and my observation and time spent with Kenny, There will be a meeting set to meet the staff team and his parent and if mom agrees to have him tested and also refer him to outside services for psychological assessment for ADHD. He demonstrates a combination of the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type and predominantly inattentive type. At this age, it is of vast importance that Kenny receives the accommodations that he needs to succeed. You must follow a specific process to get a section 504 or IEP designation. Kenny’s disability status and support needs will determine their eligibility. To start, your Kenny’s primary care physician will need to evaluate them based on the reports he’s been given. The physician will need to provide a verified diagnosis of ADHD. Kenny and his mother will then need to work with the school to determine their eligibility and support needs. To qualify for a specialized plan under Section 504, Kenny must have a disability or impairment that “substantially” limits or reduces his ability to access classroom learning. Anyone can recommend that Kenny receives a Section 504 plan. However, his school district will decide if they’re eligible. If Kenny is eligible, the school district will create a Section 504 plan for him. It will identify the accommodations that Kenny needs. If the recommendation were to be made today based on all the history and information, Kenny would benefit from the following interventions: behavioral interventions, extended time to take tests or complete Client Description 6 assignments, option to take tests orally, extra sets of textbooks for home use, computer-aided instruction, and visual aids. References Henderson, D. A., & Thompson, C. L. (2016). Counseling children (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN: 9781285464541. Rodriguez, A., & Bohlin, G. (2005). Are maternal smoking and stress during pregnancy related to ADHD symptoms in children? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 46(3), 246-254. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2004.00359.x STADELMANN, S., PERREN, S., GROEBEN, M., & Von KLITZING, K. (2010). Parental separation and children's Behavioral/Emotional problems: The impact of parental representations and family conflict. Family Process, 49(1), 92-108. doi:10.1111/j.1545-5300.2010.01310.x
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Counselling theories
The first counselling theory I will employ in the case of Kenny will be the PersonCentered Approach which concentrates on the conviction that we are altogether conceived
with a natural capacity for mental development if outside conditions enable us to do as such.
Customers turned out to be withdrawn from this self-actualising propensity by methods for
introjecting the assessments of others and subsequently regarding them as though they were
their own. And also being non-order the guiding relationship depends on the centre states of
compassion, harmoniousness and genuine positive respect. By customers being prized and
esteemed, they can figure out how to acknowledge their identity and reconnect with their
actual selves.
The person-focused approach was initially centred around the customer is responsible
for the therapy which prompted the customer building up a more noteworthy comprehension
of self, self-investigation, and enhanced self-ideas. The concentration then moved to the
client's edge of reference and the centre conditions required for fruitful therapy, for example,
guaranteeing the specialist exhibits empathic comprehension in a non-judgemental way.
As of now, the person-centred approach concentrates on the customer having the
capacity to build up a more prominent understanding of self in a situation which enables the

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customer to determine his or her issues without direct intercession by the specialist. In
addressing Kenny, I will keep a scrutinising position which is interested in change and
additionally show valour to confront the obscure since as indicated by the underlying report
Kenny ends up noticeably hyperactive on occasion.
There are various general thoughts regarding personality advancement on personfocused therapy. Fundamentally, person-focused therapy expresses that character can be
completely actualized when the individual is presented with restrictive constructive respect.
A person who has been presented with restrictive productive respect can have little
confidence and weak sentiments of worth. A person who is self-actualised will be more open
to an association and less defensive will make sense of how to inhabit the time, will trust
assert focal authority aptitudes, will have more life choices and be more imaginative.
While executing the therapy technique, I will be compatible by getting to be plainly
real and credible in what I will state and do. I will attempt by all way to ensure that whatever
I say to Kenny is dependably what my non-verbal communication talks. This will ensure that
Kenny knows about this and hencefor...


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