Discussions: Part 1 Object Relation Perspective/ Part 2 Family Functioning/ Part 3 Family Therapist
Discussions: Part 1 Object Relation Perspective/ Part 2 Family Functioning/ Part 3 Family Therapist
Part 1
Object Relation Perspective
Read the Theory Case Study
In the above listed case study, from an object relations perspective, how did Camilla’s biological parents’ behavior likely affect her? Remember to cite the readings in your posts and include a reference list. Minimum 3 paragraphs.
Part 2
Family Functioning
Which of the eight forces do you believe most shape family functioning? Why do you believe that particular force most shapes family functioning? Which of the eight forces do you believe least shapes family functioning? Why do you believe that particular force least shapes family functioning? Remember to cite the readings in your posts and include a reference list. Minimum 3 paragraphs.
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Part 3
Family Therapist
According to Bowen, family therapists need to get in touch with their own internalized family, so that unfinished business does not impair their work with families. How would you handle a situation where you believe your unfinished business was negatively affecting your work with a family? What signs would tell you that your unfinished business was affecting your work with a family? What additional resources would you use to help you deal with this unfinished business? Remember to cite the readings in your posts and include a reference list. Minimum 3 paragraphs.
Please see the attachments and use them for the assignment.
Week4Materials.docx
Week4PsychodynamicModels.pdf
Week 4: Overview
Psychodynamic and Transgenerational Models of Family Therapy
As you read the chapters on Psychodynamic and Transgenerational Theories, think about the important role that theory plays in our work with clients. Theories are the foundation upon which we build our work with clients. Theories act as a compass guiding us from one working stage of development with our clients to the next. They provide techniques and tools that help to shape our therapeutic interventions. Therefore, it is extremely important that you understand the intricacies of each theoretical framework as this will ultimately shape your own orientation.
Our lectures this week will cover Psychodynamic and Transgenerational Models of Family Therapy. You will read the chapters of the text that cover these theories, as well as participate in activities that will help you further deliberate on these theories. One “take away” concept for this week should be that psychodynamic models emphasize insight, motivation, unconscious conflict, and early caregiver attachments, while Transgenerational Models focus on the way in which current family patterns of behavior are involved in unresolved family issues.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, you will:
· Recognize the Psychodynamic Model of Family Therapy
· Recognize the Transgenerational Model of Family Therapy
· Apply Psychodynamic and Transgenerational Models of Family Therapy
Readings
Please read the following for this week as well as All Week 4 Online Course Materials:
· Goldenberg, H., & Goldenberg, I. (2013): Chapters 7 and 8
Week 4: Lecture
Family Therapy Theories
Family Therapy Theories, like all theories, provide a guide for our work with clients, but the importance of family therapy theories, specifically, is that they provide the framework for working with the entire family unit. Counselors-in-training should think about their use of family therapy theories as a navigation tool that provides direction for clear and concise work with families.