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COUN 6726 WK8 Discussion

Explore key counseling theories—Structural, Strategic, and Milan Systemic—and their impact on family dynamics, intervention strategies, and systemic thinking. Learn how these approaches guide effective counseling in diverse family settings.

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Week 8 FocusThis week, we focused ''on key couples, marriage, and family counseling theories: Structural,Strategic, and Milan systemic theory" (Stauffer et al., 2021). I watched videos and read scholarlyarticles to understand better how these approaches address family sttuctures, strategicinterventions, and systemic thinking in effective counseling. This understanding enlightened uson the crucial role of family structures in counseling.Structural Theory:The Structural Theory discussed in the Psychotheiapy.net videos "A HouseDivided" and "Structural Therapy with a Black Family’1emphasize the significance of familystructure and boundaries (Parmanand & Benoit, 2021). This theory aligns with m y counselingstyle, highlighting how family organization influences individual behavior. I understand theimportance of navigating family hierarchies objectively while addressing, these complexities.Strategic Theory” StrategicTheory; as explored in the video "Strategic Couples Therapy"(Psychotherapy.net, n.d.) and the work of Stauffer et al. (2021), involves developing specificstrategies to resolve family or couple issues. This practical, solution-oriented approach empowersus to tackle challenges head-on, although it does require flexibility and creativity7in tailoringstrategies to individual situations.Milan Systemic Theory7:Stauffer et al. (2021) discuss Milan Systemic Theory, which focuseson understanding the family system as a whole and the patterns of interaction within it. Itsemphasis on systemic thinking and circular questioning offers a hopeful potential for change,enhancing our ability7to facilitate change without being, overly7directive.Application of Theories:Utilizing these theories, as demonstrated in the case study7"StructuralTherapy with Couples Battling Pornography Addiction," offers essential perspectives onpractical difficulties (Ford et al., 2012). This helpful application clarifies the strengths andlimitations of each theory7, guiding my integration of these methodologies into counselingpractice effectively7.
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