Discussion Post: Structural Family Therapy & Strategic Family Therapies
• In describing the role of the therapist in structural family therapy, the therapist should never be a ‘player' in the family interaction, but instead works to change the family structure without becoming a part of it. Discuss how this can be done and why it is important to not become a part of the family structure.
• Paradoxical interventions are controversial and powerful techniques used by strategic family therapists in the change process. What are these interventions and what makes them so controversial? Take a position for or against the use of paradox and defend your position.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.