Counseling Theories
Developing counselors with expertise in marriage, couple, and family counseling interact with a system that not only affects them but they also affect it. Therefore, the continual study of marriage, couple, and family counseling is important for the personal growth of developing counselors in this field. One of the most important aspects of the personal development of these counselors is using theory to inform professional counseling practice. The use of theories in professional counseling practice is important because the theories serve as a roadmap for practice. Theories provide developing counselors with knowledge and insights as well as a sense of direction. For a developing counselor in marriage, couple, and family counseling, insights obtained from the use of theories help to enhance effectiveness with clients.
One of the theories that resonate most with professional counseling practice in this field is Bowens Family Systems Theory. This theory holds that individuals are inseparable from the network of relationships within the family (Brown, 2014). Bowens Family Systems Theory is suitable for my professional practice in this field as it provides the premise for understanding the complex interpersonal relationships between family members and their effect on family functioning. The second theory that resonates with me is Strategic Family Therapy, which evaluates family functions and processes through examining behavior beyond the therapy session (Good Therapy, 2018). This theory resonates because it provides a framework for providing therapy beyond the therapy session. In this regard, therapeutic techniques are developed based on what is observed during and outside the therapy session.
Adoption of a theoretical orientation is one of the ways to incorporate theory into professional practice (Petko, Kendrick & Young, 2016). This entails becoming knowledgeable and versed in various theories and selecting a theory that best fits the needs of clients.
References
Brown, J. (2014). Bowen Family Systems Theory and practice: Illustration and critique. Retrieved May 20, 2021, from https://www.thefsi.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Bowen-Family-Systems-Theory-and-Practice_Illustration-and-Critique.pdf
Good Therapy. (2018). Family Systems Therapy. Retrieved May 20, 2021, from https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/family-systems-therapy
Petko, J.T., Kendrick, E. & Young, M.E. (2016). Selecting a theory of counseling: What influences a counseling student to choose? Universal Journal of Psychology, 4(6), 285-291.
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