Explain where you are now in the process of beginning to develop your own theoretical orientation. Include a description of the factors that are currently influencing your development process.

  • What are your initial reactions and thoughts about your Instructor’s theoretical orientation?
  • What did you learn about theoretical orientations from Drs. Marszalek and Buckley?
  • Explain where you are now in the process of beginning to develop your own theoretical orientation. Include a description of the factors that are currently influencing your development process.
  • Describe how you see that two theories may integrate into an effective strategy for you as a future counselor. You may also decide that a single theory feels like it will be the best fit for your future career at this point in your training. Whether you choose to integrate two theories or remain a purist, thoughtfully and thoroughly back up your current position.
  • Finally, consider what you have learned during this course that will enable you to be an agent of positive social change. In what ways may your specific choice of strategy or strategies affect your role of a social change agent?