Must utilize, Sharf Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Concepts and Cases 5th ed. and an additional peer-reviewed reference. Also, in-text citations and a reference section.

1. Identify and explain your own values and beliefs regarding counseling-e.g., is it a constructive element in our lives and in society? How so (or how not)? What specific elements make it useful (or otherwise)? Expand and go beyond these questions toward explaining your own view of counseling in the "grand scheme" of human experience, in society, and in your own life.

2. Identify and briefly describe a theory/approach to counseling that "fits" your personal beliefs and values. Detail elements of your chosen theory that coincide with your beliefs; be specific when describing the fit of your beliefs and the elements of the theory.

3. Describe the benefits and the limitations you perceive in your chosen theory, as it fits or deviates from your beliefs. Be critical here (in a constructive, academic sense, not in a destructive way), and be incisive.