Analyse, Critique, Compare and Contrast 2 Tests from Systemic Literature Describing Different Aspects of Systemic Theory and Practice
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SYSTEMIC THINKING AND PRACTICE
Student Number: 100193632
Word Count: 2,699
Analyse, critique, compare and contrast 2 texts from systemic literature describing different aspects of systemic theory and practice.
I have selected Chapter 2 ‘The Therapy Manual’ from ‘Systemic couple Therapy and Depression’ by Elsa Jones and Eia Asen (2000, pages 13-44) and Chapters 2, 3 and 4 from ‘Moved to Tears, Moved to Action: Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Women and Children’ by Jane Lethem (reprinted 2000, pages 27-56). I have remained convinced about this selection since reading the module handbook and anticipating the first course work assignment. Noticing this fixed position has caused me some uncertainty and I thought I should perhaps choose something else! I applied some curiosity and irreverence (Cecchin et al, 1992) to this conundrum. This made me more curious about my doubts and interested in my choices.
Why do these two texts attract me? As I analyse the fundamental theories underpinning them and offer a critical understanding of how these theories evolved in the developments of the field of systemic practice as well as analyse connections and differences in the models, I have an aspiration that my thinking around the answer will become clearer to myself and my reader. Client and service anonymity is ensured.
Theoretical underpinnings
To help me navigate through my consideration of the theoretical underpinnings of the two texts I will apply ‘Approach-Method –Technique’ (Burnham, 1992) as a framework. I have found this useful in organising my thinking.
The Therapy Manual (TM)
This first text relates to a large scale Randomised Control Trial (RCT) investigation of therapeutic effectiveness. One of the interventions investigated was systemic couple therapy. Rigorous methodology and analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of systemic couple therapy where one member has been diagnosed with clinical depression. This outcome provides
Student Number: 100193632
Word Count: 2,699
Analyse, critique, compare and contrast 2 texts from systemic literature describing different aspects of systemic theory and practice.
I have selected Chapter 2 ‘The Therapy Manual’ from ‘Systemic couple Therapy and Depression’ by Elsa Jones and Eia Asen (2000, pages 13-44) and Chapters 2, 3 and 4 from ‘Moved to Tears, Moved to Action: Solution Focused Brief Therapy with Women and Children’ by Jane Lethem (reprinted 2000, pages 27-56). I have remained convinced about this selection since reading the module handbook and anticipating the first course work assignment. Noticing this fixed position has caused me some uncertainty and I thought I should perhaps choose something else! I applied some curiosity and irreverence (Cecchin et al, 1992) to this conundrum. This made me more curious about my doubts and interested in my choices.
Why do these two texts attract me? As I analyse the fundamental theories underpinning them and offer a critical understanding of how these theories evolved in the developments of the field of systemic practice as well as analyse connections and differences in the models, I have an aspiration that my thinking around the answer will become clearer to myself and my reader. Client and service anonymity is ensured.
Theoretical underpinnings
To help me navigate through my consideration of the theoretical underpinnings of the two texts I will apply ‘Approach-Method –Technique’ (Burnham, 1992) as a framework. I have found this useful in organising my thinking.
The Therapy Manual (TM)
This first text relates to a large scale Randomised Control Trial (RCT) investigation of therapeutic effectiveness. One of the interventions investigated was systemic couple therapy. Rigorous methodology and analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of systemic couple therapy where one member has been diagnosed with clinical depression. This outcome provides