u07a1 Compare and Contrast Two Family Therapy Theories
Kimberly R. Britton
Capella University
u07a1 Compare and Contrast Two Family Therapy Theories
Choose two family systems therapy theories that you are interested in learning more about and applying to the family subsystem you analyzed in the Unit 5 assignment. Write a paper in which you describe the central concepts, goals, and typical interventions of each model, using scholarly sources (journal articles, books, or edited book chapters) to support your writing. Your paper must use a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources for each model.
Once you have described the main tenets of both models, compare and contrast the two models' similarities and differences. Consider such aspects as the role of the therapist, beliefs about problems and change, the types of interventions used, central concerns of each model, and so on.
Evaluate how each model would look when applied to your chosen family subsystem. Consider how each model would describe the family subsystem, and whether its goals and interventions would fit well with the family's needs. Your paper should be around 8–10 pages with a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources for each model. You will use this information in your project for this course. The learner reviewed the movie “The Parenthood”, the Buckham family encountered many dysfunctional issues within the familial systems for which Kimberly must provide interventions. The learner will take into consideration usage of two family systems of theory as an interventional approach within the subsystem; Bowenian therapy and Narrative theories will be reviewed for usage with the family. In an attempt to strengthen the family’s ability to deal with stressful events and situations the learner will take into consideration the central concepts, goals, and typical interventions of each model as well as
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