Assignment
Although experiential therapy and narrative therapy are both used in family therapy, these therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you assess families and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their potential impact on clients. For this Assignment, you compare Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy.
Part I
In a 2 to 3 pages paper, address the following:
1. Summarize the key points of both experiential family therapy and narrative family therapy.
2. Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy, noting the strengths and weakness of each.
3. Provide a description of a family that you think experiential family therapy would be appropriate, explain why, and justify your response using the Learning Resources.
Part II: Family Genogram
Develop a genogram for the client family you selected. The genogram should extend back at least three generations (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents).
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References
• Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer. "Genograms" pp. 137-142.
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy With Sue Johnson Psychotherapy net
• Nichols, M., & Davis, S. D. (2020). The essentials of family therapy (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
o Chapter 7, "Experiential Family Therapy" (pp. 105-118
o Chapter 12, "Narrative Therapy" (pp. 189-201).