Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Family Therapy
Objective
The goal of this assignment is for you to create a PowerPoint presentation that covers psychotherapeutic techniques used in family therapy. The presentation will also include a comparison of the strategic family therapy approach and the emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT) approach, along with a discussion of how to formulate an assessment of the family system. You will submit a video recording of your presentation using Kaltura, providing a detailed voiceover explanation for each slide.
Assignment Instructions
- Introduction
- Provide a brief introduction to family therapy, including its purpose and importance in the context of psychiatric mental health nursing. Discuss how family therapy can improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance the overall functioning of the family system.
- Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Family Therapy
- Identify and describe the psychotherapeutic techniques commonly used in family therapy, such as:
- Structural family therapy
- Strategic family therapy
- Emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT)
- Solution-focused therapy
- For each technique, explain its focus, methodology, and how it is applied in family therapy settings.
- Highlight the role of the family therapist in guiding the therapeutic process and facilitating family dynamics.
- Strategic Family Therapy vs. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Provide a detailed comparison of the strategic family therapy approach and the emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT) approach.
- Strategic Family Therapy:Explain the goals, techniques, and therapeutic interventions used in strategic family therapy. Focus on problem-solving, changing dysfunctional behaviors, and improving communication patterns within the family.
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT):Describe the key principles of EFFT, such as emotional regulation, attachment theory, and how this approach emphasizes creating secure emotional bonds within the family system.
- Discuss the key differences between these two approaches, particularly in how they address family conflicts, emotional regulation, and behavioral changes.
- Formulating a Family System Assessment Plan
- Describe how to formulate an assessment of the family system, including:
- Identifying family roles, communication patterns, and underlying issues within the family dynamics.
- Using tools like genograms and family sculpting to understand the relational and emotional connections within the family.
- Collecting information about family history, behavioral patterns, and emotional connections to form a comprehensive view of the family system.
- Discuss how the assessment informs treatment planning and decision-making in family therapy.
- Conclusion
- Summarize the key points covered in your presentation, including the importance of psychotherapeutic techniques in family therapy, the differences between strategic family therapy and EFFT, and the role of family assessments in treatment planning.
Assignment Requirements
- Your PowerPoint presentation must be a minimum of 10 to 15 slides in length.
- Your presentation must be 7 to 10 minutes long.
- Each slide should contain speaker notes that detail the content you will cover in your voiceover. These notes should provide additional context and explanations for the points listed on the slide.
- Your presentation should be visually engaging with clear and concise content and appropriately designed slides (bullet points, diagrams, images, etc.) to highlight key points.
- You will record the voiceover for your presentation using Kaltura. Your voiceover should provide a detailed explanation of each slide’s content, ensuring that you engage the viewer with clear, confident, and well-paced speech.
- Ensure your voiceover is synchronized with the slide transitions and that each point is explained thoroughly to maintain the clarity of your presentation.
- Ensure that the content of your slides is concise and highlights the main points, while your voiceover provides more in-depth information and context.
- You are encouraged to use visuals (e.g., diagrams, charts, case examples) to support your explanations of the therapeutic approaches and assessment plan.