PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy

PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy A New Foundation for Therapeutic Practice Discussion

Write a 750-1,000-word paper outlining the importance of empathy, probing, and summarizing in the counseling process. Pay particular to the grading aspects identified in the attached rubric. PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy A New Foundation for Therapeutic Practice Discussion

Write a 750-1,000-word paper outlining the importance of empathy, probing, and summarizing in the counseling process. Include the following in your paper:

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The role of empathy in the counseling relationship
Techniques for establishing empathy with a client. Provide at least one example to illustrate these techniques.
The role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship
How the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message. Provide at least one example to illustrate your response.
Verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

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.

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Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
PCN-515	PCN-515-O500	Empathy, Probing, and Summarizing (Obj. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3)	90.0

Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less than Satisfactory (74.00%)	Satisfactory (79.00%)	Good (87.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
Content	70.0%
The role of empathy in the counseling relationship PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy A New Foundation for Therapeutic Practice Discussion	10.0%	Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is not present or not discernible to the reader.	Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is incomplete or flawed.	Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is accurate and complete.	Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned.	Discussion of the role of empathy in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.

Techniques for establishing empathy with a client	20.0%	Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is not present or not discernible to the reader.	Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is incomplete or flawed.	Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is accurate and complete, including relevant examples illustrating the techniques provided.	Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is thorough and well-reasoned, including relevant and specific examples illustrating the techniques provided.	Discussion of techniques for establishing empathy with a client is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported, rich in detail, and illustrated using specific, realistic examples.

The role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship	10.0%	Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is not present or not discernible to the reader.	Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is incomplete or flawed.	Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is accurate and complete.	Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned.	Discussion of the role of probing and summarizing in the counseling relationship is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.

How the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message	15.0%	Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is not present or not discernible to the reader.	Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is incomplete or flawed.	Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is accurate and complete, including relevant examples illustrating the response provided.	Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is thorough and well-reasoned, including relevant and specific examples illustrating the response provided.	Discussion of how the counselor knows that his/her responses effectively address the client’s message is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported, rich in detail, and illustrated using specific, realistic examples.

Verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client	15.0%	Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is not present or not discernible to the reader.	Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is incomplete or flawed.	Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is accurate and complete.	Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is thorough and well-reasoned.	Discussion of verbal and nonverbal cues indicating that the counselor is not effectively connecting with the client is thorough and well-reasoned. Information provided is fully supported and rich in detail.


Organization and Effectiveness	20.0%
Thesis Development and Purpose	7.0%	Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy A New Foundation for Therapeutic Practice Discussion	Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.	Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.	Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction	8.0%	Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	5.0%	Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.


Format	10.0%
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)	5.0%	Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	5.0%	Sources are not documented.	Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. PCN 515 GCU Discursive Empathy A New Foundation for Therapeutic Practice Discussion

Total Weightage	100%