Dysfunctional Cross-Generational Coalition

Write briefly in response to the following, using your text and one other reference (preferably from the APUS online library) and citing both in APA format. Your paper should be 1200 – 1500 words long, with no more than 50 words as direct quotes from a source.  Remember, the cover page and the reference page do not count as part of the word requirements.

Assignment 1:

Write a script for a conversation among 3 family members that illustrated a dysfunctional cross-generational coalition.  The script should be 1/3 to 1/2 of your paper.  Use the remainder of your paper to analyze the script, using relevant concepts and constructs from the text and whatever other article that you find.  What are the ethical principles and implications raised by legally mandating clients into treatment?
What evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of treatment with and without coercion for this type of situation?
What would be the challenges in evaluating the effectiveness of mandated treatment?
How might mandated treatment impact your clinical decision making as the mental health professional assigned to these cases?
What client factors might limit or augment the potential benefits of treatment if it were mandated?

 

The paper addresses the issues specified by the assignment 20  
The author shows insight and sophistication in thinking and writing 30  
Two academic citations were used 20  
Paper was well organized and easy to follow. Paper was the required length. Cover page, paper body, citations and Reference list were in the American Psychological Association format. 20  
Few to no spelling, grammar, punctuation or other writing structure errors