Assignment
Apply the family systems concepts you have learned from the readings, lectures, videos, etc. to analyze the case as summarized below by addressing the following questions:
o State clearly and succinctly the presenting problem(s) of this family, that is, what caused them to come in for help or being referred for help by others. Do you see other issues as well?
o What is your assessment of the relational structures and dynamics of the family (including boundaries, subsystems, power and hierarchy, triangulations, function of symptoms, communication patterns, family rules, etc., where applicable)?
o What are some of the ways in which the family is handling their problems or relating to each other that have reinforced or exacerbated the problems (related to the concept of circular causality or mutual reinforcement)?
o What do you see are the strengths of this family?
o What is your assessment of the ecological resources (from the larger systems beyond the nuclear family) and limitations for this family?
o How would you define the specific treatment goals for this family which address both the presenting and your assessed problems?
o Suggest two intervention strategies and directions in working with this family to attain those goals which could be at the level of the subsystems, family systems or the larger ecological context.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.