Child and Adolescent Counseling Case Study
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Describing the presenting problem from the family's perspective and what theoretical orientation to use to analyze and develop a treatment plan for this case.
Describe one intervention you might use for the child, one intervention for the adolescent, and one intervention for parents and justify your interventions with evidence-based research to support the use of the interventions you have identified.
Briefly describe one preventative technique that you might use to reduce the likelihood of further crisis or the perpetuation of the current crisis.
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Solution Summary
Examines a case of stress in the marriage using family systems approach
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Family Therapy perspective for this case study:
In family therapy, the family is the client. Therefore, presenting problem comes from everyone's perspective. Family systems approach is an effective way to conceptualize this case.
Analysis: In order to gain a comprehensive analysis of the current situation , you will need to complete the following:
1. Family constellation
2. Birth order
3. Personality Development
4. Stress Management
5. Inferiority/Superiority complex
6. Genogram
7. Family patterns
Based on your case study information, the relationship between Susan and Matthew (mother and father) is incomplete. We understand that Matthew is not comfortable with his wife earning more money and taking on the leadership role of the family in finance. But is he comfortable with the role of leader in the home? Does he prefer the traditional roles of males/females in the household? Did their relationship ...
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