Multiple Therapeutic Models of a Family
The main components of structural therapy
Structural therapy is a family treatment model founded on the frameworks of systems theory. The distinctive component of this model is the emphasis it has placed on structural adjustments as the primary objective of the therapy session. This emphasis is prominent over details of adjustments in individual behaviors. This model is distinctive because the therapist is the most active agent and receives much attention in the course of family restructuring (Lock & Strong, 2012).
The main purpose of structural family therapy is prevention of sequences from repetition by coveting the hierarchical structures of families. This encompasses shifts in power distribution among family members by adjusting interaction styles. Nevertheless, structural family therapy operates by making alterations on the dysfunctional family structure through encouragement and promotion of growth among family members with the primary intention of re-building the family (Petridis, Pichorides, & Varopoulos, 2010). Additionally, structural family therapy was designed to adjust family dynamics by providing trendy options of interacting and methods of solving problems. Structural changes are necessary in situations whereby members experience difficulties in solving family issues. These structural adjustments are based on reorganization and implementation; realignments and behavioral alterations in the structures of families through cooperation and identifying better ways of interaction (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2008).
The main components of multigenerational family therapy
Multigenerational family therapy is sometimes referred to as mainstream family therapy. This approach is based on effective theoretical orientation applied in clinical practice. Multigenerational family therapy operates on the component that the best way to understand families is by analyzing its patterns using different perspectives of generations. This is because possible interpersonal relationship patterns links the functioning of members of a family across different generations. According this theory, the origins of problems experienced by an individual are understood by looking at the family's role from the emotional unit perspective. This theory is based on the basic assumption that emotional fusion must be resolved if unique...
For this theory, it is vital to embrace an appropriately documented theory in sustaining emotional detachment as a therapist of a family. However, this theory has received substantial criticisms of going against emotions. This is ridiculous to many people working for their own families. However, this theory emphasizes that clients must critically think during therapy sessions. Multigenerational family therapy is of the belief that its use results in structured state of family. This is achieved through data organization, providing an explanation to past events and prediction of future events. It is effective because it assists in understanding origins of events and their controls (Lock & Strong, 2012).
Multigenerational family therapy developed as a result of schizophrenic family members. This theory has much interest in developing family systems rather than tactics to work with families. This theory has been centered on key components grouped into varied categories, including emotional cut off, self-differentiation, emotional system based on the nuclear family, multigenerational processes of transmission and processes of family projections. This theory has made great contributions such as the core triangulation and self differentiation concepts (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2008).
Similarities and differences between both structural and multigenerational family therapies
The multigenerational family therapy approach is based on self-differentiation concepts. This theory asserts that family members are required towards differentiating themselves from the family of origin. This is for the purpose of developing a feeling of self-identity and ability to become responsible for actions in their personal lives. If individuals are well differentiated, they have high chances of having a clear feeling of their true identity and become confident in addressing conflicts without overpowering emotions and fears accruing from being too independent. On the contrary, people who have developed a strong sense of self-differentiation are likely to embrace and recognize their personal interdependence (Peterson, Steinmetz & Sussman, 2009).
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