How do you decide which theory or theories to apply in your work with specific clients?

Prior to the start of Week 1, you were asked to ask your field instructor the following two questions:
What theories do you use in your work with clients?
How do you decide which theory or theories to apply in your work with specific clients?
Once you have conducted this very brief “interview,” please respond to the questions below in two to three pages, double-spaced. You may refer to the Week 1 – Tasks page for more information.
What did your informant identity as the theories that guide their practice? Did they identity any particular theoretical orientation at all? What is your reaction to their responses?
Are the theories described by your informant ones that are adopted at an agency-wide level, or left up to each individual clinician and worker to employ as they see fit? What do you see as the implications of their responses given your agency setting?
If specific theories were identified, is it clear how they “live” in your agency setting? Can you offer a brief example of how these theories are applied in work with clients?
Finally, what was your reaction to posing these questions? Did anything surprise you?
Your completion of this task will be part of your Week 1 Reflection submission. You will find all of the information you need on the Week 1 Reflection template document. Please compile your Reflection responses for Week 1 into one Microsoft Word document, using the Week 1 Reflection template as your foundation.

(Reading Materials is not needed to respond but if necessary can use)

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