The textbook and the readings for this first topic begin to describe some of the key elements for a successful therapeutic relationship.

Write a 1,200-1,500-word essay that describes the characteristics and roles you hope to embody as a counselor and the counselor dispositions that you want to bring with you. You may write in the first person for this assignment. Include the following in your paper:

1. Your role as the therapist in the counseling process within community and private mental health systems
2. Refer to the Counselor Dispositions. Which of these dispositions will you incorporate into the counseling relationship and how?
3. Counseling skills you plan to practice for building rapport with clients

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.5.f. Counselor characteristics and behaviors that influence the counseling process.

2.F.5.g. Essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills.

5.C.3.d. Strategies for interfacing with integrated behavioral health care professionals.

5.C.3.e. Strategies to advocate for persons with mental health issues,

PCN-515.RS.T1CounselorDispositions.docx

Week 1

Section One
10 points

Directions: Using the terminology in Appendix A in Paralegal Career for Dummies, prepare a list of at least ten possible ways litigation may end (e.g., Dismissal With Prejudice, settlement, etc.) and indicate whether it is most likely to occur in the pre-trial phase, the trial phase, or post-trial phase of litigation.

Section Two
20 points

Directions: Using your knowledge of F.R.C.P., please provide the following information and list the appropriate federal rule:

1. Explain how a civil action is commenced.

2. Where may process be served under the federal rules?

3. When and how may a defendant bring in a third party under the federal rules?

4. In computing time under the federal rules, how many days may be added for documents served by mail?

5. Please specify the proper requirements for the contents of a subpoena under the federal rules.

Section Three
20 points

Directions: Using F.R.C.P. as your guide, please explain the different requirements for serving a summons, subpoena, or complaint as opposed to serving pleadings and other documents such as motions. Please cite the appropriate rule provisions.

Week 1

Section One
10 points

Directions: Using the terminology in Appendix A in Paralegal Career for Dummies, prepare a list of at least ten possible ways litigation may end (e.g., Dismissal With Prejudice, settlement, etc.) and indicate whether it is most likely to occur in the pre-trial phase, the trial phase, or post-trial phase of litigation.

Section Two
20 points

Directions: Using your knowledge of F.R.C.P., please provide the following information and list the appropriate federal rule:

1. Explain how a civil action is commenced.

2. Where may process be served under the federal rules?

3. When and how may a defendant bring in a third party under the federal rules?

4. In computing time under the federal rules, how many days may be added for documents served by mail?

5. Please specify the proper requirements for the contents of a subpoena under the federal rules.

Section Three
20 points

Directions: Using F.R.C.P. as your guide, please explain the different requirements for serving a summons, subpoena, or complaint as opposed to serving pleadings and other documents such as motions. Please cite the appropriate rule provisions.