Homework: Structural versus Strategic Family Therapies
Although 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 Homework, as you compare structural and strategic family therapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your own client families.
Learning Objectives
a) Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy
b) Create structural family maps
c) Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
a) Review this Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on structural and strategic family therapies.
b) Refer to TherapistAid (2020) in this Learning Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.
Task
In a 2 to 3 pages paper, address the following:
a) Summarize the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic family therapy.
b) Compare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy, noting the strengths and weaknesses of each.
c) Provide an example of a family in your practicum using a structural family map. Note: Be sure to maintain HIPAA regulations.
d) Recommend a specific therapy for the family, and justify your choice using the Learning Resources.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.