This assignment is designed to guide and facilitate the development of students’ family case conceptualization skills.There are three parts to the assignment.
In order to successfully complete this assignment, review and reflect on the family case study you have selected and had approved by your instructor. Of note, the case conceptualization of the Module 6 family case study is presented with attention to each of the question areas for this assignment. Thus, you have a template for how to proceed and it is advised that you carefully follow the case conceptualization for the Module 6 sample case study.
In the first part of the assignment, you will use two family therapy theories to conceptualize the dynamics of the family.
For the second part of the assignment, you will be connecting your learning about your family of origin and culture-community of origin to your potential role as a counselor to this family. This part of the assignment draws from all previous course assignments, including your Signature Assignment SA 1—Family of Origin.
The third part of the assignment involves your role as an advocate for this family. As you know, advocating for diverse populations is of increasing importance within the counseling profession and beyond. In summary, this assignment provides you with an opportunity to integrate and synthesize all areas of your learning to date in couple and family counseling.
Your final deliverable will be an 8- to 10-page Microsoft Word document utilizing a minimum of seven scholarly references (the textbook and two articles from required class readings may be utilized as two of these references). Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation following current APA requirements. You are also encouraged to review and follow APA guidelines for use of unbiased language. The Turnitin score for this assignment should not exceed 20%.
Part 1
- Theory 1 – Confirm your first theory with your instructor. Then review the case conceptualization approach presented in Module 6. Apply that approach to case conceptualization to the family case study. When using the language of the theory to conceptualize the family dynamics, you should briefly define the concepts of the theory to demonstrate that you understand them. Remember, the focus of this question is to apply your case conceptualization skills, not to define or explain the theory. Note: This part of the assignment does not address the community-cultural context of the family case study.
- Theory 2 – Confirm your second theory with your instructor. Then review the case conceptualization approach presented in Module 6. Apply that approach to case conceptualization to the family case study. When using the language of the theory to conceptualize the family dynamics, you should briefly define the concepts of the theory to demonstrate that you understand them. Remember, the focus of this question is to apply your case conceptualization skills, not to define or explain the theory. Note: This part of the assignment does not address the community-cultural context of the family case study.
- Identify and discuss the two important community-cultural variables in the family case study.
Part 2
- Identify and discuss two family-of-origin assets you bring to the counseling process with this family case study.
- Identify and discuss two family-of-origin challenges you bring to the counseling process with this family case study.
- Identify and discuss two culture-community-of-origin assets you bring to the counseling process with this family case study.
- Identify and discuss two culture-community-of-origin challenges you bring to the counseling process with this family case study.
Part 3
Advocacy activities are an important aspect of counseling.
- Identify and discuss four possible areas of social advocacy with and on behalf of this family and similar families.
Submission Details:
- By the due date assigned, save your Microsoft Word document as M9_SA2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit it to the Submissions Area
| Signature Assignment 2 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Theory 1 – Apply case conceptualization skills associated with the first theory to the family case study. | 68 |
| Theory 2 – Apply case conceptualization skills associated with the second theory to the family case study. | 68 |
| Identify and discuss the two important community-cultural variables in the family case study. | 20 |
| Identify and discuss two family-of-origin assets you bring to the counseling process with the family case study. | 20 |
| Identify and discuss two family-of-origin challenges you bring to the counseling process with the family case study. | 20 |
| Identify and discuss two culture-community-of-origin assets you bring to the counseling process with this family case study. | 20 |
| Identify and discuss two culture-community-of-origin challenges you bring to the counseling process with the family case study. | 20 |
| Identify and discuss four possible areas of social advocacy with and on behalf of the family and similar families. | 36 |
| Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e. APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Includes seven scholarly references. | 28 |
| Total: | 300 |
Your final deliverable will utilize a minimum of three scholarly references (the textbook may be utilized as one of these references). Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation following current APA requirements. Students are also encouraged to review and follow APA guidelines for use of unbiased language. The Turnitin score for this assignment should not exceed 20%.
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