Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

For this assignment, you will develop a hypothetical family case. The purpose of this project is to provide you with an opportunity to review and reflect on your clinical development of a case study. You will develop a three-generation genogram for this fictional family and choose from specific theoretical models, depending on your degree program. Your analysis needs to include theory-based interventions that align with the clinical model chosen.  Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

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Your assignment will include three parts:

• Case overview clearly identifying the family system that aligns with the genogram.
• Three-generation genogram with pattern reflection.
• Theoretical model and interventions

You will need to use and cite a minimum of eight scholarly resources from within the most recent 3–5 years (unless it is a seminal article). The length of the paper should be a minimum of 10 typed, double spaced pages.  Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

Case Overview With Supporting Genogram and Pattern Reflection

In 1–2 pages, provide a general description of your created case, identifying the clients, and any other presenting information that sets a context for the case and your work with the family.

Create a supporting three-generation genogram that aligns with the narrative for this hypothetical case family. Be sure to identify who is attending the sessions in the case overview.   Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

When reflecting on the patterns of the genogram, you need to identify themes across the generations, such as marital patterns, educational and career patterns, patterns which started in different generations, and patterns which stopped in different generations. Discuss your ideas about the how the relationship qualities developed between the family members. How did personality traits and family values influence education and career choices? How did generations balance family and work? Were there similarities or differences between generations? How come?

Theoretical Model and Interventions

Learners in the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program need to choose from this list of theoretical models:

• Strategic family therapy, including the MRI and Milan models (theorists: Weakland, Jackson, Watzlawick, Haley, Madanes, Palazzoli, Boscolo, Cecchin, Prata).
• Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen).
• Structural family therapy (theorist: Minuchin). Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

Learners in the Mental Health Counseling program need to choose from this list of theoretical models:

• Bioecological theory (theorist: Bronfenbrenner).
• Structural family therapy (theorist: Minuchin).
• Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen).

Learners in the School Counseling program need to choose from this list of theoretical models:

• Bioecological theory (theorist: Bronfenbrenner).
• Solution-focused brief therapy (theorists: deShazer and Berg).
• Intergenerational family therapy (theorist: Bowen)

After you have identified your choice of the theoretical model to use, complete the following:  Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper

• Identify the theoretical model you used, and provide a brief overview of the model. Include the theory of change, stance of the therapist, and founding theorists. It is important to use peer-reviewed references (from the most recent 3–5 years, unless it is a seminal article) to support your discussion of the theory; look for seminal articles written by the founding theorists.
• Include interventions that are used according to the model and provide questions you would ask during the therapy session. Include a discussion on these questions and how the interventions used relate to the theoretical model. For example, if you were using solution-focused therapy, you might ask the miracle question or a scaling question.
• This section should be 8–9 pages in length. Case Conceptualization and Genogram Discussion Paper