1. Blog Proposal (please refer to the instructions)

 This assignment asks you to develop a plan for your evidence-based response to one of the blog articles listed in the course. The proposal is a summary that uses the summary template to map out your initial ideas for the final blog. You will briefly state why your topic is important, how your argument is different from the blog article and your plans for developing your argument. After working on your critical reading of one of the posted articles of your choice, you will develop the summary proposal based on our templates. A proposal is your initial ideas for the development of a writing project. For the proposal, you will develop a strong argument (claim), which is a coherent combination of evidence (facts/points) and logical analysis (warrants/reasons) that make a point supporting the overall claim. Your argument must be evidence-based, and to develop this you will have to research and read on your topic to find one scholarly article to include in this assignment that supports your perspective (this is not an article linked or discussed in the blog). Please use APA format, style, references and in-text citations. 

Rough Notes should address the following (Remember – just answering these questions is not the assignment): 

 What is the blog article arguing and why? What are the key pieces of evidence presented in the article? What research is used as evidence in the article and what are their findings? Explain. 

What is the most interesting point that the article makes? Explain. If you agree with the argument presented by the article, how will you help expand and extend some of the key points? If you are not in full agreement with the article, what points will you research to challenge and develop a counter-argument?

 What is the argument you will advance and why? How will you develop this argument? Who are the key experts in the field that you will draw on for evidence to support your claim? And what key references will you use and why? What evidence do these particular experts provide for your argument? Why is this compelling for your reader? Point to the “big picture” “so what?” significance of the issue at hand. What kind of change do you hope to provoke in your readers? 

The Proposal will be a summary (400 words max.) that uses the Blog Proposal Template, uses one outside scholarly source, and is in APA format.

Final instructions:

– I will attach the draft Blog proposal you completed this needs to be a better version of the draft. Using the draft not changing much for a final version.

– I will provide the feedback from the draft you submitted please also ensure those edits are made as well.

– Please use the same article you used from the draft you completed for me.

Future Counselors:

During our Live Instructor Session last, we briefly discussed your final paper due Sunday at the end of Unit 10. This paper will integrate theory, research literature, and a case conceptualization with planning and counselling interventions. This will be based on a choice between two case studies within the MACP Skills Lab under Module 12.

You have your choice between Omar or Grace

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION – ANY OTHER CASES CHOSEN ACCIDENTALLY OR INTENTIONALLY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL EARN A ZERO.

Also consider your choice of theories which include:

• PCT
• SFT
• CBT
• Family Therapy

You may also entertain and use those within the Sperry and Sperry text. If you want to use any other theory, please email me to discuss.

Do not incorporate two theories together. Keep this easy on yourself. If you want to do a more specific theory under the umbrella of a more major theory, such as REBT or MCBT, etc. please email me to discuss.

The paper needs to be 10-12 pages, double-spaced, not including title page and references. Do not go over the maximum page count – work toward conciseness. You are to use strict 7th Ed. APA style. A brief introduction and conclusion are required. As per guidelines, please do not use a running head. The use of 12 pt. Times New Roman is highly encouraged. Do not add an abstract, any appendixes, or table of contents. There is no template for this paper.

Your paper should include:

• Introduction
• Client Background and Context
• An explanation of the theoretical framework chosen – you can consider any theory listed above that is appropriate for your chosen client. Please explain why it was chosen and its relevance to the client. Use backup and support – your choices are only as good as your evidence.
• Preliminary assessment/case conceptualization – you will discuss possible assessment processes within the case conceptualization. You will also discuss the client’s presenting issues and counseling goals based on the theory chosen and the research supporting that choice.
• Topical literature review which is to address but not exceed the issues related to the client – this means do not make up anything that is not already in the description. Do not make assumptions. Use only what you know supplied in the case itself. You will do this review in relevance to the topics surrounding this client, with a summary of key point integrated by theme. Please pay attention to the flow here – making an outline before you begin your paper is a great starting point.
• References need to include at least 10 recent (last 10 years only) peer-reviewed sources. Please do not utilize references simply to fill space. Use references as a tool to enhance your paper and lend credibility to your conceptualization. All sources must be cited within your paper and be present in your references. All references should be cited within your paper. In ADDITION to the 10 additional peer reviewed resources, you may cite any of the articles in the course readings and your texts.

Please be mindful of the rubric:

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST GIVE CREDIT TO ANY ASSESSMENTS AND/OR CONCEPTUALIZATION GUIDANCE YOU USE AS A GUIDE 

Learning Objectives

• To integrate theory into a case study.
• To research literature in support of a case conceptualization.
• To implement case conceptualization, planning, and counseling interventions within a case study.
• To identify how diversity, cultural and contextual frameworks, and factors influence conceptualization, goal setting, and treatment.

Purpose

This activity is designed to prepare students in conceptualizing a case that includes client background and context, relevant theoretical framework, preliminary assessments, and summaries of client’s presenting issues and goals. This activity is also designed to incorporate research and evidence based practices to support choices in a case conceptualization.

Instructions

Students will engage in formulating a case conceptualization for one case study provided by the professor. Please be mindful of details: 

1) The case study to be used is dictated by your professor. SHOULD YOU CHOSE A CASE STUDY THAT IS NOT DICTATED BY YOUR PROFESSOR AS AN APPROVED CASE STUDY TO USE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THE ASSIGNMENT. 

2) The theory/frameworks used are to be ones found in the classroom and Young (2021) and Sperry and Sperry (2020) texts ONLY. These may include Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Person Centered, Biopsychosocial, Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, Adlerian, and ACT. Should you wish to use another theory, you MUST get permission from your teacher. It is expected that you use the theory that best fits the case study – you are looking for alignment between client issues and the scientific evidence based practices. IF ANOTHER THEORY IS CHOSEN THAT IS NOT LISTED HERE AND/OR HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY YOUR PROFESSOR, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO ON THE ASSIGNMENT. 

The case conceptualization will include client background and context, the selection of one (1) major counselling theory as the theoretical framework to illustrate the ability to identify how the client’s difficulties (specifically symptoms and problems in living) have developed and been maintained. Students will also identify theoretically-driven treatment goals with specific interventions (techniques) utilized in counselling to facilitate the client’s progress in treatment. Students will engage in a topical literature review of the current research that relates to the client’s presenting issue and background. 

In order to complete this paper, watch Module 6: Case Conceptualization in the MACP Skills Learning Lab BEFORE preparing and designing your paper. 

The student will provide the following pieces in the final project: 

1. Introduction: Write a brief introductory paragraph that prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper 
   
2. Client Background and Context: Describe the client and client’s history as provided in the case study. Do not add extra information. Only work with what you know. Briefly describe the client’s presenting issues and concerns that are provided in the case study. All symptoms are to be clearly identified.
    
3. Theoretical Framework: Identify and describe one counselling theory that provides the theoretical foundation for the treatment plan for counselling the client. Summarize the rationale for the selected counselling theory, incorporating the theory’s philosophy and constructs Utilize research that supports and provides a rationale for the selected theory and incorporates the theory’s overarching philosophy. Consider the following points in your decision-making process for selecting and justifying the chosen counselling theory:
   • What population/problem was it created to address? What are the underlying philosophies? 
   • What propositions/ideas are at the foundation of the theory? 
   • How does the theory describe a person’s distress? 
   • How does the theory describe how a person moves from psychopathology to health? 
   • Given the theory you have described, how do you as the counsellor understand the client’s distress? 
     
4. Preliminary Assessment/Case Conceptualization: 
   
   1. Assessment: Consider a preliminary assessment of the client based on the symptoms they are experiencing with the use of research. Justify a diagnostic impression fully based on presenting concerns and symptoms (for example, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, panic disorder, eating disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, etc.). Using research, identify assessment tools that can be used to uphold/explore the diagnostic  impression/assessment rational as well as explore issues and symptoms presented by client. Discuss the rationale of assessments selected and how the client was considered in the selection of assessment instruments. 
      
   2. Case Conceptualization: Explore case conceptualizations within Sperry and Sperry (2020) as guidance. Your formulation may be presented in a chart as in Sperry and Sperry (2020) or as a narrative. As part of the conceptualization, present the client’s treatment plan to address the client’s presenting issues and concerns. Include the frequency of counselling sessions, what they will entail, and treatment interventions involved. Identify 1-2 long term goals. What makes these goals feasible and sufficient to address the client’s presenting issues and concerns? Identify the interventions to be utilized in counselling sessions with the client that align with the selected counselling theory and the long-term treatment goals. How are these interventions appropriate and specific to the client at this time? Provide empirical or professional literature support the selection of the interventions. 
      
5. Topical Literature Review: Throughout your paper, you are expected to support your work with empirical and/or professional literature. However, in this section, specifically, your focus will be on the research used to support your many decisions thus far as well as the considerations of the relevancy to your client and to the themes of your client’s case conceptualization. This is the time to dig in deeper to the literature. Do not repeat information already explored in other areas of your paper. Consider this reveiw an extension of the research and dig in deeper to the nuances of your client within the case study. Address the questions below: 

• What research supports your plan for this client? 
• What themes are present in this case that are specific to this client? How do they correlate to the client, the theory chosen, and the research used? 
• What research upholds the treatment and goals in your case conceptualization? 
• Share research that upholds the correlations between the client’s case, the theory chosen, the components of the treatment plan, and the interventions chosen.
• Again, DO NOT REPEAT information already explored in other areas. Consider digging deep to look at the connection between your unique client and the research. 

Structure

• Required components: Title page, reference page. An introduction and conclusion are required. Do not add an abstract, appendixes, or table of contents. Do not use a running head.
• Length of Assignment: The text body of paper (i.e., not including references or title page) should consist of approximately 3,000 words, (i.e., 10-12 double-spaced typed pages, Times New Roman font size: 12).
• Format: Please format your assignment in Word (files with extension .doc or .docx)
• References: 10 recent (last 10 years), peer-reviewed journal articles must be included. All sources must be cited within your paper and be present in your references. All references should be cited within your paper. In ADDITION to the 10 additional peer reviewed resources, you may cite any of the articles in the course readings and your texts.

Considerations

Please use the rubric as a guide. Write succinctly and from first person point of view – you are the counselor of this client case study.

Resources

Any sources used to support your written narrative should be cited using correct APA format. Although Wikipedia can be a useful starting place to gather very general information no Wikipedia references will be accepted as scholarly citations. 

Use the Yorkville University Library and the EBSCO tool for academic search. It is important to select credible sources for assignments. This resource will assist students in determining which sources are credible: https://myyu.ca/ask/credible-source-guide/

Evaluation

The following rubric indicates those areas you should be focusing on in preparing your assignment, and how the professor will weigh these components relative to one another. 

Learning Objectives:

To explore own self awareness as a counselorTo develop understanding of one’s external and internal relationshipTo examine tone, rate of speech, and rate of response within a therapeutic relationshipTo understand the role of the basket analogy in counselingReconsider counseling strategies as well as errors that occur in counseling 

Purpose:

This activity is designed to provide students with numerous ways of learning, practicing, reflecting, and processing the needed skills to build and maintain a therapeutic alliance. 

Instructions

Begin by watching all 3 video titles below. These can be found in the MACP Skills Learning Lab on the course dashboard.

• Module 2: Safe and Effective Use of Self 
• watch Developing Self Awareness ( the video for this is attached) 
Module 3: Micro-Skills
• Response DevelopmentResponse Delivery

Then, re-read Chapter 2 of Shebib (2022) textbook Choices using your coursepackThen, write a 2-3 page (average of 250 words per page) reflection paper exploring and discussing your self awareness and the external and internal relationship. Consideration of the elements of delivery responses including tone, volume, rate of speech, and rate of response as well as the basket analogy should be considered. The paper is to include consideration of all videos listed as well as the Shebib (2022) and Young (2021) textbooks as references. 

Structure

Required components: Title page, reference page. Do not add an abstract. Do not use a running head.Length of Assignment: The text body of paper (i.e., not including references or title page) should consist of approximately 500-750 words, (i.e., 2-3 double-spaced typed pages, Times New Roman font size: 12).Format: Please format your assignment in Word (files with extension .doc or .docx)References: Minimum is all 3 videos and the Shebib (2020) and Young (2021) texts and one relevant, peer reviewed article that is 10 years old or less

Considerations

Please use the rubric as a guide. Write succinctly and from first person point of view. Use headings and subheadings.

Resources

Any sources used to support your written narrative should be cited using correct APA format. Although Wikipedia can be a useful starting place to gather very general information no Wikipedia references will be accepted as scholarly citations. Use the Yorkville University Library and the EBSCO tool for academic search. It is important to select credible sources for assignments. This resource will assist students in determining which sources are credible: https://myyu.ca/ask/credible-source-guide/

Evaluation

The following rubric indicates those areas you should be focusing on in preparing your assignment, and how the professor will weigh these components relative to one another. 

Rubric for Assignment:

Criteria% of Assignment Grade1. Exploration (30%) Explore and discuss own self-awareness and the external and internal relationship/302. Reflection (30%) Reflection of own abilities to delivery responses including tone, volume, rate of speech (ROS), and rate of response (ROR), as well as reflection on basket analogy, creating responses, and overcoming errors in counselling/303. References (20%) Relevancy to subject matter with recent peer review resources/204. Writing Style (20%) Clarity, Accuracy, Consistency; APA Style

Elavance Health

Activity 12: Prepare the Performance Requirements Summary for your recommended solution (Please see attachment – WBS). Examine the use of the performance work statement (PWS) that is provided to potential contractors as part of a request for proposal (RFP). Metrics are key elements of a PWS.

“Metrics” are a set of measurements that quantify things, such as the results that must be produced by a project. The PWS states measurable outcomes (results) that must be produced by the acquisition project in order for the project to be considered successful. The PWS is a commonly recommended form of the statement of work and it is used by both federal agencies and commercial firms to emphasize the required results rather than the methods of doing the work.

Performance Work Statements rely on metrics to communicate the results required by the RFP. Focuses on the most important metrics—those contained in the PWS.

Providing PWS Information to Potential Contractors

As stated above, the PRS summarizes PWS information. The PWS itself and other parts of the RFP provide contractors with related details. Grants.gov illustrates the more complete information that potential contractors receive in the RFP.

You need to use Template 12 (Please see the attachment) to prepare your Activity 12. In doing so, you will summarize the required results that would be the heart of the RFP for potential contractors.

Please use the following references along with some that you find useful:

• GRANTS.GOV. (2006) Performance Work Statement for Grants.gov System Integration Services. Grants.gov is sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget, with the Department of Health and Human Services serving as the managing partner. This is a 40-page draft of a PBWS. Skim or lightly read the document. Note its contents and how the contents are presented. Notice how parts of the PBWS template are incorporated into the document. 
• Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Subpart 37.6—, is titled Performance-Based Acquisition. The regulations presented here are for preparing performance-based work statements. They are relatively brief, about one screen in length. This FAR subpart is available at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far. Then click on FAR (one of the top bars). Select 37 and go to Subpart 37.6.