In conceptualizing his case, I will be implementing three theoretical approaches -- CBT, solution-focused counseling, along with some person-centered counseling. "Concerned with how an individual or family views solutions to problems. For solution-focused, therapists view clients as wanting to change and therapists do their best to help bring about change. Focus on the solution and not the problem."(Sharf, 2008). We do not focus on the negatives. The negatives are acknowledged, but we focus more on can be done to change the negative behaviors, and what are possible solutions. If he is struggling with getting his medications, what can we do to make sure he gets his medications. When working on coping skills, we talk about how we can better …show more content…
Person-centered is known for not giving advice, which we do in the partial program, but there are parts of person-centered therapy that are used. Congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard are used with each client. Their perception of me is also very important in order for our professional relationship to continue growing. "The person-centered approach aims to help clients courageously confront their own experience to make meaning from confusion and ambiguity, change their own perspective and actions, and become more open to experience the world anew"(Cornelius-White, 2015). We don't want them to focus on their negatives. It is important they see the positives within themselves too and value …show more content…
Each client is placed in a level from zero to three based on their behaviors. The higher the number, the more they can manage their behaviors and succeed. Dan is on level 2. They have to go so many days with a passing score and following directions. If they can succeed, they go up to the next level and if they have severe issues such as getting kicked out of school, detention, harming someone, they are then sent to level zero, then they drop in level. Usually once a client hits level zero, they have to work their way back up again. SITES has now modified TALID for their program where, even if a client is going through extreme issues, their levels are not dropped. They cannot go backwards. They can only go forwards. Once a client reaches level three, they do not need to be seen by the program five days a week. They will start to drop to four or three days a week of service instead. Each client also has a chart modified for each one of them and their goals. It is called their point card. They have the responsibility of getting their point card and getting it filled out by all of their students. Teachers will score their behaviors from a zero to a two. Not all students make the same amount of points. However, each student needs to have a passing grade of at least 80%. The scores are for insurance purposes. If the students are able to maintain a passing