Assgn 1 – WK4 (G)

Structural Versus Strategic Family TherapiesAlthough 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.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:· Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy· Create structural family maps (Refer to Gerlach (2015) in this week’s LearningResources for guidance on creating a structural family map.) or LOOK AT THEATTACHED ONE.· Justify recommendations for family therapyThe AssignmentIn a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:· Summarize the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic familytherapy.· Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy, noting thestrengths and weaknesses of each.· Provide an example of a family in your practicum using a structural family map.Note: Be sure to maintain HIPAA regulations (Refer to Gerlach (2015) in thisweek’s Learning Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.) orLOOK AT THE ATTACHED ONE.· Recommend a specific therapy for the family, and justify your choice using theLearning ResourcesRequired ReadingsNichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.Chapter 5, “Bowen Family Systems Therapy” (pp.      69–88)Chapter 6, “Strategic Family Therapy” (pp.      89–109)Chapter 7, “Structural Family Therapy” (pp. 110–128)Gerlach, P. K. (2015). Use structural maps to manage your family well: Basic premises and examples. Retrieved from http://sfhelp.org/fam/map.htmMcNeil, 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), 110–120. doi:10.1080/01926187.2011.649110Méndez, 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), 167–174. doi:10.1080/01926187.2013.794046Nichols, M., & Tafuri, S. (2013). Techniques of structural family assessment: A qualitative analysis of how experts promote a systemic perspective. Family Process, 52(2), 207–215. doi:10.1111/famp.12025Ryan, 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), 403–414. doi:10.1080/01926187.2012.727673Sheehan, 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), 415–427. doi:10.1111/jmft.12113Szapocznik, 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), 121–133. doi:10.1080/10503307.2013.856044Required MediaPsychotherapy.net (Producer). (2010). Bowenian family therapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Author.Triangle Productions (Producer). (2001). Brief strategic therapy with couples [Video file]. La Jolla, CA: Author.

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