What is the presenting problem/s from a structural family therapy perspective? What were this family’s boundaries issues (enmeshed or

What is the presenting problem/s from a structural family therapy perspective? What were this family’s boundaries issues (enmeshed or

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Week Five Discussion-Structural Family Therapy

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In structural therapy it is important to do some pre-planning regarding the following:

  1. Structural Diagram of the Family
  2. Possible Enactment scenario
  3. Strategies for Joining and Accommodating
  4. Strategies for Boundary Intervention via modified enactment

Role of the Therapist in session is to:

  1. Structural diagram of the family
  2. Join and Accommodate (build rapport)
  3. Assess the family boundaries (enmeshed or disengaged)
  4. Provide and facilitate a scenario for enactment
  5. Interventions
    1. Increase boundaries and independence between needed subsystems
    2. Challenge member’s avoidance of conflict or emotional blocks to help them increase interaction
    3. Look for behavioral changes that indicate clearer boundaries in the family

Please review the following brief video on a structural family therapy sessions and answer the questions below:

https://youtu.be/RhkaWqxpvec (Links to an external site.)

1. What is the presenting problem/s from a structural family therapy perspective? (5 points)

2. What were this family’s boundaries issues (enmeshed or disengaged)? (5 points)

3. What interventions did you see the therapist use in order to address the boundary issues? (5 points)

APA required (3 points)

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