Structural Versus Strategic Family Therapies<\/p>\n
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 Assignment, as you compare structural and strategic family therapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your own client families.<\/p>\n
Learning Objectives<\/p>\n
Students will:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Create structural family maps (Refer to Gerlach (2015) in this week\u2019s Learning <\/p>\n
Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.) or LOOK AT THE <\/p>\n
ATTACHED ONE.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Justify recommendations for family therapy<\/p>\n
The Assignment<\/p>\n
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Summarize the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic family <\/p>\n
therapy.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy, noting the <\/p>\n
strengths and weaknesses of each. <\/p>\n
\u00b7 Provide an example of a family in your practicum using a structural family map. <\/p>\n
Note: Be sure to maintain HIPAA regulations (Refer to Gerlach (2015) in this <\/p>\n
week\u2019s Learning Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.) or <\/p>\n
LOOK AT THE ATTACHED ONE.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Recommend a specific therapy for the family, and justify your choice using the <\/p>\n
Learning Resources<\/p>\n
Required Readings<\/p>\n
Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Chapter 5, \u201cBowen Family Systems Therapy\u201d (pp. 69\u201388) Chapter 6, \u201cStrategic Family Therapy\u201d (pp. 89\u2013109) Chapter 7, \u201cStructural Family Therapy\u201d (pp. 110\u2013128)<\/p>\n
Gerlach, P. K. (2015). Use structural maps to manage your family well: Basic premises and examples. Retrieved from http:\/\/sfhelp.org\/fam\/map.htm<\/p>\n
McNeil, S. N., Herschberger, J. K., & Nedela, M. N. (2013). Low-income families with potential adolescent gang involvement: A structural community family therapy integration model. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(2), 110\u2013120. doi:10.1080\/01926187.2011.649110<\/p>\n
M\u00e9ndez, N. A., Qureshi, M. E., Carnerio, R., & Hort, F. (2014). The intersection of Facebook and structural family therapy volume 1. American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(2), 167\u2013174. doi:10.1080\/01926187.2013.794046 <\/p>\n
Nichols, M., & Tafuri, S. (2013). Techniques of structural family assessment: A qualitative analysis of how experts promote a systemic perspective. Family Process, 52(2), 207\u2013215. doi:10.1111\/famp.12025<\/p>\n
Ryan, W. J., Conti, R. P., & Simon, G. M. (2013). Presupposition compatibility facilitates treatment fidelity in therapists learning structural family therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(5), 403\u2013414. doi:10.1080\/01926187.2012.727673<\/p>\n
Sheehan, A. H., & Friedlander, M. L. (2015). Therapeutic alliance and retention in brief strategic family therapy: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41(4), 415\u2013427. doi:10.1111\/jmft.12113<\/p>\n
Szapocznik, J., Muir, J. A., Duff, J. H., Schwartz, S. J., & Brown, C. H. (2015). Brief strategic family therapy: Implementing evidence-based models in community settings. Psychotherapy Research, 25(1), 121\u2013133. doi:10.1080\/10503307.2013.856044<\/p>\n
Required Media<\/p>\n
Psychotherapy.net (Producer). (2010). Bowenian family therapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.<\/p>\n
Triangle Productions (Producer). (2001). Brief strategic therapy with couples [Video file]. La Jolla, CA: Author. <\/p>\n \n
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