Analyze how specific interventions from the model might impact the case.

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In this assignment, you will complete a model description for the postmodern model of family therapy selected in the Unit 3 assignment.

Examine the potential implications of using the model with your case; analyze how the attributes and assumptions of the model would shape your conceptualization and treatment considerations for the case.

Review your course project information and the Postmodern Model Description and Case Analysis scoring guide to fully understand the requirements of this assignment.

In six or more pages, provide a brief overview of the history of the selected model and its founders.

Discuss essential ideas of the model, including assumptions and methods of the approach, as well as how these aspects factor into potentially conceptualizing and working with your case.

Expand fully on the initial fit between the case and model that was touched upon in the Unit 3 assignment. Explore how the presenting issues in your case might be understood with your chosen model as well as how the model might be beneficial in working with the case.

In your Model Description (four or more pages) and Case Analysis (two or more pages) be sure to discuss:

History, Founders, and Essential Ideas
History, development, and founders of the approach.
Essential ideas of the model.

Model Characteristics:

.Include analysis of how these requirements are conceptualized in the model.
.Role of the therapist.
.Theory of change.
.The target of intervention. Examine what or who is being targeted to effect change when the model as a whole is being used to intervene in a case.

.What are the benefits of using the chosen model in this case?
.How the case would be conceptualized according to the model.
.Analyze how specific interventions from the model might impact the case.
.When looking at the model chosen for your case, how do you attend to and account for the diversity and cultural factors?

.Family Process.
.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
.Journal of Strategic and Systemic Therapies.
.Journal of Family Psychology.

Which biopsychosocial characteristics are most important to take into account when working with a multiracial family?

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Understanding racial dynamics in families is important for effective therapy and advocacy. Multiracial families possess a wonderful mixture of diverse cultures, yet often have to navigate unique challenges. Models of racial and cultural identity development can provide insight in terms of assessing within-group differences, a better understanding of client reactions to therapy and therapists of similar or different racial or cultural backgrounds, and bringing visibility to sociopolitical influences on identity development. There are also some limitations to these stage-based models. While the models may be helpful in conceptualizing racial or cultural identity development, their stage-based nature can be a restricted representation of a more organic and complex process that is also affected by other biopsychosocial characteristics, such as gender, class, and sexual orientation.

Scenario:

As you have been working through your internship, you have had the opportunity to work with one or more members of the Carter family. Each member of the family has needs that are not currently being met but could be met or improved with the help of a marriage and family therapist. You have been reviewing your case notes regarding your interactions with the relevant members of the Carter family and are composing a brief report of your most significant observations and recommendations for the Carter family to review with your assigned site supervisor.

Assignment Instructions:

Write a succinct report that identifies and explains the major issues, themes, needs, and challenges faced by multiracial individuals, as presented in the Riverbend City: Carter Case Study media presentation (linked below). The purpose of the report is to serve as a starting point for a conversation around how to best help the Carter family member that you have been working with during your internship at Riverbend City. Other areas you should be prepared to discuss with your site supervisor are the ways in which biopsychosocial and systemic considerations affect the delivery of services. Lastly, apply the lens of your future marriage and family therapy practice to propose how you could best assist the Carters.

Your brief should address the following:

1)Explain biopsychosocial characteristics and systemic dynamics (for example, gender, age, socioeconomic status) that are important to consider when working with a multiracial family.
Which biopsychosocial characteristics are most important to take into account when working with a multiracial family?
Which of these characteristics are the most important to consider during your work with the Carter family specifically, and why?
Which systemic dynamics (for example, gender, age, socioeconomic status) are most important to take into account when working with a multiracial family?
Which of these dynamics are the most important to consider during your work with the Carter family specifically, and why?

2)Explain how racial and cultural identity developmental models can be used to better understand the family.
Describe how racial and cultural identity development models can help elucidate the experiences and perspective of each family member (mom, dad, and son).
Describe how racial and cultural identity models can help therapists understand the family in terms of strengths and challenges.

3)Propose appropriate strategies for resolving conflict and promoting optimal wellness through the application of marriage and family therapy.
What are the most appropriate strategies for resolving conflict and promoting wellness, with regard to the Carter family?
Why are these strategies appropriate?
How will they help resolve conflict and promote wellness?
Develop four systemic questions that will assist the therapist and family explore unique factors associated with race
How will these questions help each person in the family feel seen, heard, and understood, regarding their beliefs about race?
How will these questions challenge existing assumptions about how race is addressed in this family?

4)Address the appropriate audience, using familiar, discipline-specific language and terminology.
Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

5)Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Assess the relevance and credibility of information sources.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.Additional Requirements:

Format: Format your report using APA style. Use the APA Style Paper Template (linked in Resources). An APA Style Paper Tutorial is also provided to help you in writing and formatting your report. In addition, you may wish to refer to the APA Style and Format page on Campus to help with specific structure, formatting, and style questions. Be sure to include:
A title page and references page. An abstract is not required.
A running head on all pages.
Appropriate section headings.
Length: Your report should be 3–4-page in length, not including the title page and references page.
Supporting evidence: Cite a minimum of 3 scholarly resources from peer-reviewed journals published within the past 5–7 years. Distinguished submissions typically exceed this minimum.

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#1) Reframing and positive connotation are two hallmarks of the MRI and Milan approaches, respectively. While many models of therapy employ the technique of reframing, it is a cornerstone to the MRI approach. In addition, the Milan team’s technique of positive connotation is equally important to its approach. For this discussion, compare and contrast the ideas of reframing and positive connotation—describing how they are alike and how they are different. Remember to cite the literature and provide examples to illustrate the difference between these two techniques.

Other People, Concepts, and Approaches

#2) Using your textbooks, journal articles, or an Internet search, research a person, a concept, or an approach from the groups below. If your last name begins with a letter A–I, choose one from group 1. If your last name begins with a letter J–R, choose one from group 2. If your last name begins with a letter S–Z, choose one from group 3. Then, write a short summary paper on the person, concept, or approach you researched

Choose one of the name below:

Nathan Ackerman
Lynn Hoffman
Don Jackson
Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy
Object Relations Family Therapy
Ken Hardy

Describe the justifications you would use to diagnose an individual in each circumstance. Do our ethical codes address this issue?

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Refer to Chapter 7, “Contemporary Ethical Issues: Contextual Matters,” in Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues

#1) A systemically trained MFT diagnosing an individual who is in couples therapy could encounter several ethical dilemmas. Generate at least three examples of potential ethical dilemmas that might emerge in this situation, and briefly discuss them. Describe the justifications you would use to diagnose an individual in each circumstance. Do our ethical codes address this issue? If so, list the relevant codes and subcodes.

#2) Overcoming Biases
Refer to the media piece from this unit’s Studies, Ethics Scenario: Recognizing and Overcoming Biases, linked in Resources.

Andy is not welcome at the wedding of Jennifer’s religious cousin. Shannon helps the couple talk through their feelings.

For this discussion’s initial post, address the following:

It there an ethical dilemma in discussing religious beliefs? How does Shannon handle her own biases?
What steps need to be taken when a client’s beliefs or values run contrary to the therapist’s?
What does the AAMFT Code of Ethics say about recognizing and overcoming biases?
Justify your positions with support from the unit readings, the ethical code, and other relevant resources. Cite your references in current APA style and format.

https://www.aamft.org/Legal_Ethics/Code_of_Ethics.aspx

Linked below is chp 7 for #1 and the scenario for #2

Report what you can tell parents, if anything, about treatment of their child who at or over the age of consent.Decision-Making Model:

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Confidentiality:
1) There are times that therapists receive calls from other professionals or client family members (who are not participating in the treatment process) asking questions about the therapy sessions. According to the AAMFT Code of Ethics, what obligations do you, as the therapist, have to your clients? Research the age of consent or treatment in the state of Florida. Report what you can tell parents, if anything, about treatment of their child who at or over the age of consent.Decision-Making Model:
2) Review the Kitchner Model and the Koocher and Keith-Spiegel Model presented in Chapter 3, “Promoting Ethical Practice: Principles, Traditions, and Considerations,” in Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, from this unit’s Studies.

For your initial discussion post, address the following:

>Apply one of these models to the ethical dilemma of receiving a call from a parent of a 14-year old child you are seeing as an individual client. Be sure to indicate in your response the age of the consent for treatment in your state.

>Go through each step of the chosen decision-making model and describe what actions and decisions you would make.

>Cite your ethical code, the applicable standards, and sub-standards.

How and why did American military traditions and military institutions evolve from the colonial period to the late 1840s?

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1. What might be some solutions to close the gaps in poverty between gender, race/ethnic and health status groups in the elderly and bring them all above the poverty line?

2. Many seniors are not getting enough to eat and their debt is more than their income, should they have to continue into their 70s and 80s working minimum wage jobs to try and make ends meet?

3. What kind of quality of life do seniors in poverty live their life out in and where are their families and the help needed?