Homework I: Structural Versus Strategic Family Therapies
Although structural therapy and strategic 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 Homework, as you compare structural and strategic family therapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your own client families.
Learning Objectives
1) Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy
2) Create structural family maps
3) Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
1) Review this week's Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on structural and strategic family therapies.
2) Refer to TherapistAid (2020) in this week's Learning Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.
Task
In a 2 to 3 pages paper, address the following:
1) Summarize the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic family therapy.
2) Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy, noting the strengths and weaknesses of each.
3) Provide an example of a family in your practicum using a structural family map. Note: Be sure to maintain HIPAA regulations.
4) Recommend a specific therapy for the family, and justify your choice using the Learning Resources.
Homework II: Experiential Versus Narrative Family Therapies
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 Homework, you compare Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy.
Learning Objectives
1) Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy
2) Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
Students will:
1) Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy
2) Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
1) Review this Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on experiential and family therapies.
Task
Part A:
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 weaknesses 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.
Note: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The sample paper provided by the Walden Writing Center provides examples of those required elements.
Part B: Family Genogram
Develop a genogram for the client's family you selected. The genogram should extend back at least three generations (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.