In this course, we have studied various approaches to therapy and explored the utility of each orientation with reference to the client. Please answer the following questions:

Do you think there is one approach that every therapist should use? Provide reasons for your answer and illustrate them with examples.
What are the personal characteristics of a successful counselor? Can these characteristics be developed or strengthened? How so?
What are your personal motivations and characteristics that may help or hinder you as a counselor?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of practicing within the framework of one specific theory as opposed to developing a more integrative approach consisting of several therapies?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of practicing within an integrated framework?
Assume you are a practicing therapist. In reviewing the various therapeutic approaches explored in this course, which approaches would you integrate for use in therapy with clients? What techniques would you ensure are a part your treatment approach? Demonstrate how you would integrate two or more techniques in a therapy session.

6-8 pages, due 6/20