In Theories of Counseling text:

Corey, G. (2020). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Enhanced (10th ed.).

Nature of People.How does the theory view of the nature of people (e.g., "People are basically good, bad, blank slates, etc."), including the sources of people's problems and ineffective functioning? Would one personally agree or disagree with this? Explain

Mental Health.How does the theory define mental health? What is "normal" and "healthy"? How does a "normal" and "healthy" personality develop? Would one personally agree or disagree with this? Explain

Purpose of Counseling:How does the theory view the purpose and the major goals of counseling? Do you personally agree or disagree with this? Explain

Therapeutic Relationship: How does the theory view the therapeutic relationship, including the counselor's role and the nature of the counselor-client relationship to facilitate change (e.g. active, non-directive, etc)? Would one personally agree or disagree with this? Explain

How People Change:How does the theory view the process of how people therapeutically change (e.g., what's the client's experience like?)? Would one personally agree or disagree with this? Explain

Techniques and Strategies:What techniques, strategies and/or evaluation tools are used in this theory? are they like or dislike them? Explain

Strengths and Shortcomings:What are the strengths of this theory? What do you see as missing/a shortcoming of this theory?