Family Therapy: Utilizing Family Systems Theory
Brendon is an 11 year old Caucasian and Asian male from a middle class family who lives in the upper north end of Seattle. Brendon and his parents live a comfortable lifestyle in a suburban setting. His parents are both educated. His father Chad has a bachelor’s degree in finance, from the University of Washington. Chad is an account manager for Wells Fargo. Brendon’s mother, Cady, has an associate’s degree from Tacoma Community College. Cady currently works for their (Catholic) church part time as a receptionist. The family is really spiritual; however, Cady seems to be more involved than either Chad or Brendon. Furthermore, Cady is the president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Cady …show more content…
Additionally, McAdams et al. (2016) found structural family therapy was supported in continuing to be “a viable theoretical platform for family therapy practice in the twenty-first century” (McAdams et. al, 2016, p. 260). This therapy practice is both empowering and evidence based. However, due to its reliance on the relationships between family members, it may be more difficult to use in families presenting with abuse of violence.
Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
Cognitive behavioral family therapy (CBFT), is a problem-focused treatment that relies on clinician-guided client observations and feedback (Patterson, 2014). There is also an emphasis on the goals set around the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors or actions of each individual in the family in the context of their environment.
CBFT is goal-centered, which gives clinicians more accessible opportunities to measure success. However, it may assume a level of mental health and learning ability within each member of the family, which may not be appropriate for all clients.
Family Systems …show more content…
We can draw habits and patterns from behavior that already exists within the family’s setting. It 's safe to say that the problem of the family is a symptom of how the family functions on a daily basis, not just a symptom of societal adjustment, history within the family, or mental development. Looking at the perspective that the theory lays out for us we can assume that the problem behavior can serve a purpose in the family, can be unintentionally maintain by the processes in the family, and can be a function of how the family can’t operate productively, or can be a result of dysfunctional patterns handed down across generations. (Corey, 2013,
Brendon is an 11 year old Caucasian and Asian male from a middle class family who lives in the upper north end of Seattle. Brendon and his parents live a comfortable lifestyle in a suburban setting. His parents are both educated. His father Chad has a bachelor’s degree in finance, from the University of Washington. Chad is an account manager for Wells Fargo. Brendon’s mother, Cady, has an associate’s degree from Tacoma Community College. Cady currently works for their (Catholic) church part time as a receptionist. The family is really spiritual; however, Cady seems to be more involved than either Chad or Brendon. Furthermore, Cady is the president of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Cady …show more content…
Additionally, McAdams et al. (2016) found structural family therapy was supported in continuing to be “a viable theoretical platform for family therapy practice in the twenty-first century” (McAdams et. al, 2016, p. 260). This therapy practice is both empowering and evidence based. However, due to its reliance on the relationships between family members, it may be more difficult to use in families presenting with abuse of violence.
Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
Cognitive behavioral family therapy (CBFT), is a problem-focused treatment that relies on clinician-guided client observations and feedback (Patterson, 2014). There is also an emphasis on the goals set around the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors or actions of each individual in the family in the context of their environment.
CBFT is goal-centered, which gives clinicians more accessible opportunities to measure success. However, it may assume a level of mental health and learning ability within each member of the family, which may not be appropriate for all clients.
Family Systems …show more content…
We can draw habits and patterns from behavior that already exists within the family’s setting. It 's safe to say that the problem of the family is a symptom of how the family functions on a daily basis, not just a symptom of societal adjustment, history within the family, or mental development. Looking at the perspective that the theory lays out for us we can assume that the problem behavior can serve a purpose in the family, can be unintentionally maintain by the processes in the family, and can be a function of how the family can’t operate productively, or can be a result of dysfunctional patterns handed down across generations. (Corey, 2013,