Use and identify one of the four thematic groupings offered by Switzer and Rubin (Descriptive-Diagnostic, Clinical Targets, Areas of Function and Dysfunction; Intrapsychic Areas). These themes are important in that they will be used in the treatment plan as primary problems to craft the treatment plan. This section is atheoretical. Identify which one of the four themes used for clarity to the reader.
Identify which counseling theory you are using. Group based on theoretical constructs.