Theoretical Approaches To Understanding And Treating Offenders’ Behavior

Assignment 1: Theoretical Approaches to Understanding and Treating Offenders’ Behavior

In the role of a forensic counselor, you will be charged with subscribing to a particular theory to guide your practice. Some of the most well-known theoretical approaches to treatment are psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and client centered.

For this assignment, complete the following:

· Choose and analyze an approach to counseling forensic clients.

· Include a discussion of the basic tenets of the approach you have selected and also include the curative factors of this approach.

· Describe the effectiveness of their use with the forensic population.

· Include your rationale for choosing this approach.

Post your response in a minimum of 400–500 words.

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