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Provide a brief description of the theory of your choice and the setting and client population you had in mind. Then briefly explain why you selected this theory for this setting and population, how you might use it, and why you think it would be efficacious.

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The theory and career counseling for teens are examined.

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Dear Student,

Hi and thank you for your trust. In this particular task you are being asked to present a counseling theory and defend why you think it is applicable to a specific population. I am assuming that you are supposed to present either a research proposal or to present an area of counseling interest. Either way, this means showing how knowledgeable you are with regards to the theory and your target population. I suggest using this simple outline:

1. Your target population - why you want to study, etc. 100 words
2. Your suggested theory - defines, explain relevance - 100 words
3. Application of the theory to the population - 100 words

This outline should provide you with around 300 words which should cover what you need. You can also use the listed resources to further explore the topic. Good luck with your studies.

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones
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I have always been interested in counseling teens, especially teens that are having issues with adjusting in school or changes in their personal and family life. Teens are in such a rapid and dynamic state of development in their lives that they have to go through so many challenges and changes over such a short period of time. The inability to cope, to find ways ...

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