Winek 2003 Simplistic Analysis

Winek (2003) described the presystemic modernist approach to understanding causality as a linear perspective with an emphasis on cause and effect. The overall idea in a therapeutic environment is that the problem of the patient (effect) is the result of an event (cause). This simplistic view would assume a simplistic explanation for the problem. The problem with this idea is that it leads one to think a patients problem as the result of one event, when in reality it could be the effect of multiple, complex interactions. The systemic modernist approach to understanding causality differs in that instead of simply looking at the cause and effect, the therapist analyzes the situation with a circular perspective. The circular perspective allows
The empathetic supporter role is a clear choice that a therapist working with the Rogers family should employ. This role can be used by empathizing with the Rogers family over their lost, while simultaneously working with the family to show them the strengths of the family as they work through bereavement. The role of consultant can be used by the therapist when working with the parents to advise them and give feedback on talking and working through the death of their son with their other two children. The mobilizer role can be used to attempt to increase communicate that is likely to decrease after such a devastating event. The therapist in this role can help the parents coordinate activities to bring the remaining family members close so that they can support each other. The mediator role is likely to be needed in this situation so that the therapist can allow the children and parents to get their frustration or stress out in a safe environment, that will result in increased communication and understanding of family members. Finally the teacher/trainer role will be needed in order to educate the family about the stages of grief and bereavement. It is likely that the family has not been through something similar in the past and may need assistance understanding the stages and feelings that they are having in the time following
These steps include: take inventory, provide explanation, speculate the future, elicit feedback, and leave the door open to future contacts (Rasheed, Rasheed, Marley (2011). The therapist can take inventory with the family by sitting down with the family during a session and asking each family member to compare how things were going before therapy and how things are going now. The therapist will ask the family members to share what they have done to adjust to the death of their older brother/son. The therapist can provide explanation by sharing with the family what he has seen change throughout their time in therapy and the positive changes that he has observed. He could use the stages of grief to show each member how they have worked through the stages to get to where they are now. The therapist can use speculation of the future with the family in an attempt of relapse prevention by educating them on future hazards that may effective them in a negative