Option 2: Extra Participation
Pros of using a single theory across multiple client problems
- It helps organize and unionize the diverse perceptions, ideas, and thought patterns of the diverse clients.
- There is a greater degree of cooperation, sharing of benefits, and long-term relationship based on high trust levels.
- The single theory approach allows the counselor to develop a mutually understood treatment plan suitable for the clients.
- It serves as the basis for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. As a result, it brings a larger commitment of clients who are willing to recover quickly.
- The single theory approach avoids the complexities associated with the multiple theory approach.
- There is a reduction of the risk of opportunistic behavior by both the counselor and the client(s).
Cons of using a single theory across multiple client problems
- The single theory approach neglects the diverse social, cultural, and interpersonal factors.
- The single theory approach is less applicable for solving daily problems. This is because diverse client problems are treated with diverse psychotherapy models.
- The single theory approach is inappropriate for some ethnic and cultural groups. Thus, it is not culturally sensitive.
- With the single theory approach, clients in therapy lack the ego strength required for reconstructive and regressive therapy.
- There is complexity in setting uniform treatment goals since each client presents with different problems hence different counseling goals.
References
Van de Ven, A. H., & Johnson, P. E. (2006). Knowledge for theory and practice. Academy of
Management Review, 31(4), 802-821.