Treatment approaches
Choose two treatment approaches: (1) one of your preferred approaches, and (2) one of your least preferred of
those studied. Compare them on the following dimensions and then explain why each of the two theories does
or does not appeal to you:
Humanistic approach - most preferred
Cognitive therapy - least preferred
underlying theory/view of change
key concepts
treatment of background, emotions, thoughts, and actions
important therapeutic techniques
the therapeutic alliance
applicability to various diagnostic and demographic groups
evaluation including strengths and limitations