Structured Family Therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy Valencia W. Wright Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy HUMN – 6356 – 3 Dr. E. Roberts Walden University May 8, 2016 Abstract This paper evaluates the Structural Family Therapy model and its impact on the Emotionally Focused Therapy by Sue Johnson. This paper will discuss the concepts of therapy utilized within the Structural Family Therapy model and how Sue Johnson utilized many of its methods when constructing Emotionally
Abstract In this paper the theories of multigenerational family therapy and structural family therapy are applied to the Melendez family. Beginning with the biography of the Hispanic family, assessment of the strengths and vulnerabilities of the family, stage of the family life cycle, cultural elements that impact the family and explanation of the types and qualities of relationships depicted in the Melendez genogram and ecomap the foundation for therapeutic goals and interventions are set. Goals
#1 (Structural) Create a safe environment for Karen. Remove all the potentially harmful things or objects from Karen’s apartment and to perform random room searches as necessary either by family members or community nurse. Involve Karen in group activities (e.g., group discussions, group therapy, art therapy) so as to prevent isolation. And refer Karen and the family to self-help groups in the community for further education about Depression. #2 (Contextual) Help Karen to identify cognitive problems
his/her life. Founded in 1971, Adelphoi Village has expanded to serve over 800 youth in 60 different counties. Adelphoi Village conduct several different services which includes, group homes, foster/adoptive services, charter school, multisystemic therapy, education services, diagnostic, in-home services, specialized independent living,
Unit 5: Clinical Aspects of Crisis Management John a 42-year-old Caucasian male and is Gunnery Sargent in the United States Marine Corps. He has served for 18 years as a Motor Transport Maintenance Chief and has deployed five times. He and his family, Mary, Dean, and Sam sought treatment about one year ago after John’s company commander mandated he attend counseling following a period of excessive drinking, poor work performance, erratic behavior, and John having to be physically removed from on
Reflection and Application Paper #8 Before the New Testament was written the Old Testament told the story of Creation, the Fall, and man’s unsuccessful quest for reconciliation. However, interspersed among the Scripture were numerous foreshadowing’s of a Saving Grace who would reign on earth and deliver God’s children from their iniquities and break the shackles of sin. In the New Testament, John the Baptist more precisely exclaimed the coming of the One who would lead God’s children. A foundation
alter substantially, prompting uncertainty in the present and reflection on future options and possibilities (Hockey and James, 2003). As such, it is likely that individuals will attach different meanings to the experience of midlife. However, this is often neglected in current theories of middle age, where there is a tendency to ignore the impact of cultural and ethnic diversity on the experience of aging. The data presented in this paper suggest cultural differences between women influence their priorities
Health Challenge Within the Context of Family Family refers to a “set of relationships that each patient identifies as family or as a network of individuals who influence each other’s lives” (West & Jakubec, 2014, p.274). In nursing, it is considered that individuals cannot be completely understood in solitude but instead are better comprehended within the context of their family, as a shift in one member’s health status impacts other members of the family (West & Jakubec, 2014). Moreover, each
The Asperger’s Disorder in the Autism Spectrum: Reflection Paper Psychology 340: Fundamentals of Psychopathology Marie-Eve Lefebvre Concordia University The definition of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) says: “[…] considered to be the result of some structural differences in the brain that are usually evident at birth or become apparent as the child begins to develop.” (Butcher, Mineka, Hooley, Taylor & Antony, 2010) I am sure that modern discovery related to the development
Narrative Theory and Victims of Domestic Violence Elena Murphy San Francisco State University Abstract This paper examines online publications on narrative theory and therapy with domestic violence victims. It explores the history of narrative theory as well as what assumptions are made about individual and family clients when using the theory. The paper reviews the techniques that are used in narrative theory and then applies these techniques to a case study involving a victim of