Provide your own analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Family Systems Therapy, how well it integrates into your personal and professional identity as a counselor, and whether or not you think it is a theory that resonates with you for future clinical practice.

Family Systems Therapy

Provide your own analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of Family Systems Therapy, how well it integrates into your personal and professional identity as a counselor, and whether or not you think it is a theory that resonates with you for future clinical practice.

Provide a brief review of the theory as part of your reaction/analysis.

Include information such as:

• Nature of the person, including innate capacities or capabilities, and motivational constructs according to the theory (if applicable).
• Nature of psychological distress or maladjustment (how do people develop mental illness) according to the theory.
• Goals of counseling/psychotherapy according to the theory.
• Role and activity of the therapist, including:

– Major techniques utilized

– Diagnosis and appraisal techniques

– Evaluation of client progress in therapy

Use the following references:

Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th edition). Boston: Cengage    Learning.   Chapter 14

Falicov, C. J. (1995). Training to think culturally: A multidimensional comparative

framework. Family Process, 34(4), 373–388. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1995.00373.x