Assignment 2: Critique Of Family Counseling Theories

Assignment 2: Critique Of Family Counseling Theories

Assignment 2: Critique Of Family Counseling Theories

Tasks:

Research the approaches used by the following family therapists:

Murray Bowen (Multigenerational Family Therapy)
Virginia Satir (Conjoint Family Therapy)
Jay Haley (Strategic Family Therapy)
Consider and describe which elements from each approach you are interested in and would consider incorporating into your own practice. Critique and discuss which elements from each approach you find incompatible with your personal style of helping and plan not to necessarily incorporate into your own practice.

Your final deliverable will be a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document. Utilize a minimum of three scholarly references. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Realistically, do you think it is possible to be congruent and to extend empathy and unconditional positive regard to these clients in a psychotherapeutic context? Why or why not?
How do you think clinicians practicing Rogerian therapy would approach these concepts for these clients?
How might Rogerian therapy be a helpful strategy for these clients?
Is it possible these concepts of Rogerian therapy could hinder treatment?
Write your initial response in 4–5 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, July 4, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, July 8, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.Use the   Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the link beneath any existing postings to respond to them.
Portfolio Requirement