Theory Analysis

The Theory Analysis report evaluates how well your clinical approach aligns with established therapeutic frameworks and evidence-based practices. This helps you connect practical skills to theoretical foundations.

Supported Theoretical Frameworks

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Analysis focuses on:

• Identification of cognitive distortions
• Behavioral activation principles
• Thought-feeling-behavior connections
• Goal-oriented problem solving

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Analysis focuses on:

• Use of OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries)
• Exploring ambivalence
• Eliciting change talk
• Rolling with resistance

Person-Centered Therapy

Analysis focuses on:

• Unconditional positive regard
• Empathic understanding
• Genuineness and congruence
• Client autonomy and self-direction

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Analysis focuses on:

• Miracle question technique
• Scaling questions
• Exception finding
• Strength-based approach

Biopsychosocial Model

Analysis focuses on:

• Biological factors explored
• Psychological factors addressed
• Social context considered
• Holistic assessment approach

How Theory Analysis Works

The AI examines your session transcript to identify:

• Theoretical Alignment: Which frameworks your approach reflects
• Technique Application: Specific theory-based techniques you used
• Consistency: How consistently you applied theoretical principles
• Integration: How well you blended different theoretical approaches

Understanding Your Theory Report

Primary Theoretical Orientation

The framework most strongly reflected in your session, with a percentage match (0-100%).

Secondary Orientations

Additional frameworks evident in your approach, showing theoretical flexibility.

Technique Inventory

A list of specific theory-based techniques you employed, with examples from your transcript.

Adherence Score

How faithfully you followed the principles of your primary theoretical orientation.

Using Theory Analysis for Learning

Connecting Theory to Practice

Use this report to:

• See how classroom learning translates to clinical practice
• Identify gaps between theoretical knowledge and application
• Strengthen understanding of therapeutic principles

Developing Your Clinical Style

Over multiple sessions, theory analysis helps you:

• Discover your natural theoretical leanings
• Experiment with different frameworks
• Develop an integrated, flexible approach

Preparing for Supervision

Bring theory analysis to supervision to discuss:

• Appropriateness of theoretical choices for specific scenarios
• Depth of theoretical understanding
• Areas where more training would be beneficial