Model Comparison
During this quarter, you have learned about many important models of family therapy. These family therapy models, or schools, represent lenses through which we view and make meaning of clients’ lives and the challenges that they are experiencing within the context of their relationships. You have also learned a little about modernism and postmodernism and how these philosophical approaches impact our understandings of how therapeutic change happens and the stance and role of family therapists in the therapy room.
For this assignment, write an 8–10 page paper that summarizes the major concepts, the theory of change, and the stance and role of the therapist for one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy model. You should compare and contrast their theories of change and how the therapist positions herself or himself in relation to the clients, and summarize the significant differences between the modernist and postmodernist theories you chose in your conclusion.
Modernist family therapy theories to choose from: structural, strategic, Bowenian or intergenerational, Virginia Satir’s experiential family therapy, and Carl Whitaker’s symbolic experiential therapy.
Postmodernist family therapy theories to choose from: Narrative therapy (Michael White, David Epston, Stephen Madigan), solution-focused therapy (Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg, Bill O’Hanlon), Harlene Anderson’s collaborative language therapy.
Use the Model Comparison Template [DOC] Download Model Comparison Template [DOC]to guide your work and organize your information properly. Be sure to delete any contextual information that is already on the template as you work.
In your paper, be sure to address the following:
Define relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory.
Analyze the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
Articulate how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
Differentiate the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
Evaluate each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
Submission Requirements
Once the assignment is finalized and all edits have been made, submit the final version to your instructor for grading using the following file naming format: Your_Name_AssignmentNumber_Assignment_Title (for example: Ima_Learner_u09a1_Assignment_Title)
Content: The final paper must include the following components in this order:
Title page.
Body of the paper.
Reflective summary.
Reference list (include eight or more references).
Number of pages: The body of the paper must be at least 8–10 pages in length. This does not include the title page and reference list.
Written communication: Submit written communication that is clear and concise, with appropriate examples and supporting evidence. Use appropriate graduate-level composition and expression. Articulate thoughts that address the objectives of the project and do not detract from the overall message.
References: The paper must include a reference list, subject to the following conditions:
Include at least eight references to scholarly articles from peer-reviewed academic journals. You may include additional books, websites, interviews, and other popular sources but these will not count toward the minimum of eight academic references.
Make sure at least three of your resources are published within the past 4 years. The remaining resources may be older if they are still considered current.
Use the current APA style and formatting in your in-text citations and reference list.
Formatting: Use the current APA style and formatting throughout your paper, including:
Correct in-text citations.
Proper punctuation.
Double-spacing throughout.
Proper headings and subheadings.
No skipped lines before headings and subheadings.
Proper paragraph and block indentation.
No bullets.
Refer to the Evidence and APA page on Campus for more information.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze basic philosophical and historical foundations and trends in family therapy.
Analyze the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
Competency 2: Examine systemic approaches to therapy.
Articulate how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
Competency 3: Integrate key foundational concepts and apply culturally sensitive case conceptualization from a systemic perspective.
Define relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory.
Differentiate the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
Competency 4: Interpret the roles and functions of marriage, couple, and family therapists in a variety of practice settings and in relation to other helping professionals.
Evaluate each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
DISTINGUISHED
Defines relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory using scholarly resources to support the rationale.
40.8 to >33.6 pts
PROFICIENT
Defines relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory.
33.6 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory but does not define them.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe relevant concepts of one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory.
/ 48 pts
Articulate how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
view longer description
48 to >40.8 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Articulates how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist, using examples and scholarly resources.
40.8 to >33.6 pts
PROFICIENT
Articulates how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
33.6 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes but does not articulate how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe how one modernist and one postmodernist family therapy theory affect the stance and role of the family therapist.
/ 48 pts
Analyze the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
view longer description
48 to >40.8 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Analyzes the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models using scholarly resources.
40.8 to >33.6 pts
PROFICIENT
Analyzes the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
33.6 to >0 pts
BASIC
Describes, but does not analyze, modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe the historical impact of modernist and postmodernist family therapy theorists associated with the chosen models.
/ 48 pts
Differentiate the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
view longer description
48 to >40.8 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Differentiates theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory using examples and scholarly resources.
40.8 to >33.6 pts
PROFICIENT
Differentiates the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
33.6 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies but does not differentiate the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not identify the theories of change in one modernist and postmodernist family therapy theory.
/ 48 pts
Evaluate each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
view longer description
48 to >40.8 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Evaluates each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy with examples and scholarly resources.
40.8 to >33.6 pts
PROFICIENT
Evaluates each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
33.6 to >0 pts
BASIC
Analyzes but does not evaluate each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not analyze each theory’s impact on marriage and family therapy.
/ 48 pts
Articulate meaning relevant to the main topic, scope, and purpose of the prompt.
view longer description
30 to >25.5 pts
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