Family System Theories Comparison Chart
Choose two family systems theories (Bowenian, structural, strategic, or Satir) and one individual counseling theory studied in this course (any theory studied in Topics 1-5) and compare the three theories.
Part 1: Create a hypothetical family. Develop a scenario that has caused this family to seek counseling. The scenario should be 150-250 words in length. Be sure to include the following in the scenario: 1) Identify the members of the family; 2) The problem/focus of therapy; 3) Family rules which enabled the problem to continue; and 4) rationale for who the identified patient (IP) is.
Family Scenario:
Part 2: Complete the specific fields listed in the chart for each theory chosen. All sections will require a 50-75-word description except for the section where you list the three treatment interventions. Include a minimum of six scholarly resources in addition to the course textbook and in-text citation as appropriate. Include a full APA reference for the resources used below.
Multi-Person Family Therapy
(a session including more than one family member present)
Single Person Family Systems Approach
(a session using a family systems theory with only one person present)
Individual Counseling Theory
(any theory of your choice from Topics 1-5)
Theory
Roles of the Counselor and Client(s) (50-75 words each)
Describe the state of dysfunction
How would you describe the problem from each theoretical orientation? (50-75 words each)
Strategies for Change
How is change accomplished? (50-75 words each)
List Three Treatment Interventions
Intervention 1:
Intervention 2:
Intervention 3:
Intervention 1:
Intervention 2:
Intervention 3:
Intervention 1:
Intervention 2:
Intervention 3:
Important Ethical Considerations (50-75 words each)
Using clinical judgment, how would this theory help the family in your scenario establish a new homeostasis? (50-75 words each)
References
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