Institution Structural Family Therapy Name Instructor’s Name Course Number 31‚ May 2014 Abstract This research paper discusses Structural Family Therapy in relation to its development‚ tenets‚ application‚ and comparison to other methods. It was established that Minuchin was at the forefront of developing the approach due to the realization that human problems cannot be solved individualistically. Instead‚ they should be solved in the context of family structure since it affects behavior
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Theory of Therapy This paper will explore Structural Family therapy (SFT) and how it is influenced by Family Systems theory. FST is the underlying paradigm that influenced the SFT founding therapist during the creation of SFT. I will further discuss my personal implementation of the model‚ interventions utilized with this approach‚ and overall stance of a therapist. The SFT model is a blueprint that therapist follow‚ personality and experience will affect how individual therapist present the model
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Applying Bowenian and Structural Theories Applying Bowenian & Structural Theories For this assignment‚ two different theoretical approaches will be discussed‚ Bowenian family therapy and structural family therapy‚ and they will be used individually to construct a treatment plan to help clients reach their goals. Within each treatment plan discussed‚ short-term and long-term goals of therapy will be established and the family’s presenting problems will be defined. Two techniques that will be
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The evolution of “The structural Family Therapy‚” was researched by a team of therapists and researchers that was led by Salvador Minuchin; in the early 1960’s. Minuchin’s research was done in an institutional correctional facility for young delinquents‚ which Minuchin transformed this delinquent institutional setting into a family oriented treatment program (Guise‚ 2015). Structural family therapy is a strength-based‚ outcome oriented treatment modality based on eco-systemic principles. A) The
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Bowen Family Systems‚ Structural‚ and Strategic Models Theory Application Angelina R. Benton Grand Canyon University PCN: 500 December 17‚ 2014 Bowen Family Systems‚ Structural‚ and Strategic Models Theory Application The case study of Ana will be analyzed using the Bowen Family Systems Theory Approach. Bowen Family Systems Theory is a theory of human behavior that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit (Kerr‚ 2000). This paper
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important element of structural family therapy model is a strong stance of the therapist in order to interact with the family and influence change. The therapist holds an expert/active stance and is directive. Additionally the therapist assumes leadership in the therapeutic process‚ thus he/she has the most power in the therapy room (Minuchin‚ 1974). Therefore‚ it is important for a therapist to become involved in the structure of the family and has to be inducted into the family. After that the therapist
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The father and mother disapprove of the language he uses around their children. A structural-functionalist might question how the members of the family are performing their specified functions. They may look at each member’s values‚ beliefs‚ and social norms and see how they relate to one another. By doing this‚ a structural-functionalist will be able to identify why conflict or despair is occurring within a family unit. For example‚ if the mother’s belief system tells her it is correct to inform
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Major Interventions According to Calapinto (1991) in the pursuance of structural change this model utilizes several interventions. Hence‚ the interventions used in this model include structural mapping‚ highlighting and modifying interactions‚ unbalancing‚ challenging unproductive assumptions‚ highlight interactions restructuring‚ boundary making and enactments. Although there are several interventions‚ for the purpose of this paper I will highlight a few of them. Joining Intervention Joining
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different accounts of the experience. The same concept of different perspectives can be seen between structural functionalists and conflict theorists. Structural Functionalism focuses on harmony within society. If there is a lack of harmony then society itself is distressed and out of order. Conflict Theory‚ however‚ is concerned with that society is in constant conflict. Whereas‚ for the structural functionalist‚ when society is not in a state of harmony within its established norms‚ or is in a state
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Marriage and Family Counseling Research Paper COUN 501-B43-Couselor Professional Identity‚ Function‚ and Ethics Denna Harrison Liberty University Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Fall 2012 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the field of marriage and family counseling beginning with the history and development of the profession and its importance in the field of counseling. This paper will also evaluate five major themes relevant to Marriage and Family Therapy which
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