Case Conceptualization and Genogram
For this assignment, you will develop a hypothetical couple or family case. The purpose of the assignment is to provide you an opportunity to review and reflect on your clinical development of a case study. You will develop a genogram for this fictional couple or family and choose from specific theoretical models to use, depending on your degree program. The analysis will include theory-based interventions that align with the clinical model chosen.
Your assignment will include three parts:
- Case overview with supporting genogram.
- Theoretical model and interventions.
- Reflection.
You will need to use and cite a minimum of eight scholarly resources; the length of the paper should be a minimum of 12 typed, double spaced pages.
Case Overview With Supporting Genogram
In 2-3 paragraphs, provide a general description of your selected case, an identification of the clients, and any other presenting information that sets a context for the case and your work with it. Create a supporting genogram that aligns with the narrative for this hypothetical case. The case should include a family system-that is, at least two clients in a relationship with each other. You may choose a family or a couple. Be sure to identify who is attending the sessions.
Theoretical Model and Interventions
Learners in the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program, choose from this list of theoretical models:
- Strategic family therapy, including the MRI and Milan models (theorists: Weakland, Jackson, Watzlawick, Haley, Madanes, Palazzoli, Boscolo, Cecchin, Prata).
- Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen).
- Structural family therapy (theorist: Minuchin).
Learners in the Mental Health Counseling program, choose from this list of theoretical models:
- Bioecological theory (theorist: Bronfenbrenner).
- Structural family therapy (theorist: Minuchin).
- Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen).
After you have identified the theoretical model you will use, complete the following:
- Identify the theoretical model you used, and provide a brief overview of the model. Include the theory of change, stance of the therapist, and founding theorists. It is important to use peer-reviewed references to support your discussion of the theory; look for seminal articles written by the founding theorists.
- Include interventions that are used according to the model, providing questions you would ask during the therapy session. Include a discussion on these questions and how the interventions used relate to the theoretical model. For example, if you were using solution-focused therapy, you might ask the miracle question or a scaling question.
Reflection
In 1-2 pages, write a conclusion summarizing what you learned about yourself as a counselor or therapist. Address the following:
- How have you learned as a counselor or therapist to take care of yourself?
- What are some areas you recognize as strengths and challenges?
- When do you think it is important for a counselor or therapist to seek supervision?
- What will you do as a counselor or therapist to increase your own awareness of diversity when working with clients? Provide examples.
- What are some possible issues that may arise when working with a client from a different cultural background from yours?