Compare Structural Therapy to Strategic Therapy

Part 1

: Compare Structural Therapy to Strategic Therapy in a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

–the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic family therapy, noting the differences/similarities and strengths/weaknesses of each.

–Structural family therapy emphasizes the importance of a structure with a clear parental hierarchy. Consider the artful and skillful use of the technique of setting and respecting boundaries (Minuchin). Give examples of using/setting boundaries with your own family; do not forget to include the people’s responses to them. What problems emerge when this organization does not occur?

Part 2: Construct or Draw a three-generation genogram diagram of your family (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents); submit genogram w/ your response to question below. Be brief with your answers.

1. How do you think your family has contributed to your development?
2. Also, discuss your family in terms of evolution: how are you improving on some aspect of historical patterns? What is the next step in the evolution of your family?
3. Describe your insights into patterns of family functioning. Use some of Bowenian concepts, minimum of 2 is required. Also, use it to identify family strengths and resources – what is something you may not have noticed before that might be considered an asset?