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Running head: STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY 1 Structural Family Therapy Rachel Stover SWK 656 Indiana Wesleyan University
STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY 2 Current Family Issues There are two factors that can contribute to the current issues within the family. The first one being the divorce between Angela and Don. It has a profound impact on the family’s well- being. Don is facing multiple challenges in his relationship with his children, while Angela appears to be oblivious to the reasons behind Don’s difficulties. Heather expresses her strained relationship with her brother Ben. Secondly, Ben, the son, holds a negative view of therapy which he views as another punishment from his father. Ben feels that he is unfairly singled out for the blame. Ben stated that he feels his sister, Heather, always takes their dad, Don, side whenever there is an argument/disagreement, which in turn leaves Ben without any support. The lack of communication and support needs to be addressed in order to facilitate resolution. Heather appears to be struggling the most with the changes resulting from the divorce. She longs for her previous relationship with her brother and feels there is a lack of respect. The tension that appears between Ben and Don seems to have a negative impact on Heather, as it has severed her relationship with her brother. Genogram A genogram serves as a valuable tool for the therapist and the family. It provides valuable insight into various situations and relationships within the family. Genograms possess the potential to enhance understanding of the underlying reasons behind the occurrences within the house. The social worker can employ genograms to gain a deeper understanding and visual representation of the family relationships and dynamics.
STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY 3 The genogram for this family helps both the social worker and the family. Through the genogram the social worker can achieve a comprehensive understanding of the family dynamic and relationships within the family. It also allows the family to get a visual of the hierarchy within the family, which in turn tells each family member their placement within the family. Therapist Approach During this session, the social worker ask Don to take a step back and to just observe the argument that is happening between Heather and Ben. This allows Don to stay in a neutral position and allows the children to resolve the conflict on their own. The social does acknowledge Don’s perspective in wanting to participate in the discussion but also emphasizes the importance of taking a step back and letting the kids resolve it on their own. This approach is important because it teaches Heather and Ben that they need to communicate better with each other without yelling at each other. Taking a Step Back To address the issue of Don’s involvement in the disagreements between Heather and Ben the social worker asks Don to switch spots with Ben and to just observe the dynamics and conversation between Heather and Ben. This is teaching Don that he does not need to be the mediator in arguments that he can just remain neutral and support both of his children. By having Don step back, this alleviates the pressure that Ben feels of Heather and Don always teaming up against him and allows him to speak freely. By having Don step back and observe the children, it can allow Ben and Don to improve their relationship. This will also allow Don to focus on the bigger issue and potentially establish a more effective co-parent relationship with Angela. When the siblings fight, it is normal
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