what does conceptual framework mean in group counseling?

Question

Im in a college class.

Answer 1

Psychology is not my forte, but according to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conceptual_framework
a conceptual framework has to do with "possible courses of action or to present a preferred approach." There are various psycholgical theories-- e.g. Freudian, Jungian, Rational-Emotive, behavioral. I would think the conceptual framework is the theoretical basis for the approach taken.

Answer 2

It refers to the outlines of the smaller picture within the big picture of life. Actually it is gobbledygook used by colleges to distinguish theory from practice. See following from Wikipedia: A conceptual framework is used in research to outline possible courses of action or to present a preferred approach to a system analysis project. The framework is built from a set of concepts linked to a planned or existing system of methods, behaviors, functions, relationships, and objects. A conceptual framework might, in computing terms, be thought of as a relational model. The idea of a conceptual framework that is separated in some way from the content of the framework was criticized in philosopher Donald Davidson's essay "On the Very Idea of a Conceptual Scheme". See what I mean.

Answer 3

A conceptual framework is used in research to outline possible courses of action or to present a preferred approach to a system analysis project. The framework is built from a set of concepts linked to a planned or existing system of methods, behaviors, functions, relationships, and objects. A conceptual framework might, in computing terms, be thought of as a relational model.

There are many ways to explain a conceptual framework. It can be any or all of the following:

A set of coherent ideas or concepts organized in a manner that makes them
easy to communicate to others.
An organized way of thinking about how and why a project takes place,
and about how we understand its activities.
The basis for thinking about what we do and about what it means, influenced
by the ideas and research of others.
An overview of ideas and practices that shape the way work is done
in a project.
A set of assumptions, values, and definitions under which we all work together.