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Family Systems Theory Paper Solution Focused SN Syracuse University SWK730: Family Systems Theory August 18, 2022
Family Systems Theory Paper (Solution Focused) 1 Overview of Solution Focused Therapy Solution focused therapy focuses on the future of the individual; it is goal directed and solution based. Solution focuses therapy was developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, they focused on an individual’s strengths by looking at past successful solutions and exceptions to the individual’s current problem (Nelson, 2015). The development of what has been coined as “The miracle question” asks the client if a miracle were to occur overnight while sleeping and the current problem was magically solved; how would the individuals “world” look; how would the individual recognize a miracle had occurred while you slept (Trepper et.al 2006)? Solution focused therapy focuses on the premise that all individuals have strengths, resources, and competences regardless of gender, age, color, class, culture, and abilities (Lee, 2003). Solution focused therapy is culturally competent because the utilization of an individual’s cultural strengths and resources align with the strength base process of change that is fundamental in solution focused therapy (Miller, 2014). In solution focused therapy the therapist and the individual work together to understand the individual’s language and values and does not attempt to change what currently works for the individual (Meyer & Cottone, 2013). The individual must only divulge minimum history or information and because of this approach a broader client base can be attracted (Chaudhry & Li, 2010). System focused therapy and its application with Clark Griswold. Griswold family overview: The Griswold family is an upper middle-class family residing in Wrigleyville a suburb of Chicago. Clark Griswold is a 45-year-old white male who identifies as male and works fulltime as
Family Systems Theory Paper (Solution Focused) 2 a Chemical engineer. Clark is a former Navy military veteran who had been deployed during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm; Clark retired from the Navy shortly after his last deployment. Ellen Griswold is a 44-year-old white female working part time as a design planner, a fulltime housewife and mother, Audrey Griswold is a 16-year-old white female who identifies as female and in enrolled in Wrigleyville high school, Russell who prefers to be called (Russ) is 14 years old white male who identifies as male and enrolled in Wrigleyville high school. Clark’s strength are his unwavering commitment to making his family happy. Clark sees holidays, especially Christmas, as a time to carry on family traditions and enjoy time with extended family during these celebrations. Clark is very patriotic as is the rest of his family. Ellan’s strength are her ability to remain calm in hectic situations, her practical outlook and her patients with others. Audrey’s strengths are her affection every family member and her sense of humor. Russell’s strengths are his affection for every member of the family, his sense of humor and his willingness to help others. The Griswold family strengths are their affection for one another, and they enjoy spending time together. The Griswold family have requested Clark seek help because of some behaviors Clark has displayed at the last family gathering. Ellen describes Clark’s behaviors as being impulsive, easily distracted, and forgetful. She states Clark seems to lose his temper easily and displayed physical aggression on several occasions during the last family gathering. Ellen states Clark has started to obsess about making everything perfect and had put 25,000 twinkling incandescent lights on their home because he had wanted to bring joy to everyone. Audrey states during the last family gathering her father had wanted to have the perfect Christmas tree and demanded everyone walk together as a family through deep snow until they found the perfect tree. Russ
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