Family Systems Theory

STRATEGIC THERAPY Presentation
Assignment Overview
Over the duration of this course you have learned how to use specific theory to develop a clinical conceptualization and to apply stage and theory specific interventions to help client move from a place of struggle to a place of functionality. In this assignment you will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned by taking on the role of the instructor and presenting on a specific theory. By the start of the third week of this course, your instructor will send you an email informing you of the theory you have been assigned.
This assignment requires you to generate a PowerPoint (Creating a PowerPoint) or Google Slide (Google Slide) presentation clearly explaining the family systems theory you have been assigned. After creating the PowerPoint or Google Slide presentation, you will record yourself delivering the presentation on Kaltura. You will then upload your video presentation. One or more of your colleagues will review your presentation and offer feedback. Take the time to follow the guidelines below and review the rubric for this assignment to increase your opportunity of maximizing the points allocated for the assignment.
Presentation Information
Part 1
In a single slide, please introduce yourself.
Taylor Slavin
PSYU 541
Strategic Therapy
Part 2
In 3 slides or less please address the following
The theory in general
Major contributors of the theory
Normal family functioning as suggested by contributors of the theory
the theory’s philosophy of change
Part 3
In 3 slides or less explain the following
Specific constructs that make up the theory
Family dynamics (challenging familial patterns)
How problems are understood and conceptualized
Part 4
In 3 slides or less explain the following
The role of the therapist
Interventions used linked to the beginning, middle, and end stages of treatment
The goal of treatment
Part 5
In 3 slides or less explain the following
Strengths of the theory (no less than 5)
Be sure to offer a rationale for each strength identified
Weaknesses of the theory (no less than 4)
Be sure offer a rationale for each weakness identified
Your personal analysis of the theory
Part 6
In a single slide, summarize your presentation
Part 7
In two slides or less, please include all references used for this assignment
Additional Guidelines
The presentation is due week 7 of this term on Sunday by 11:59 PM.
The presentation should be between 15 to 18 slides.
The presentation should contain no less than five peer reviewed references other than the texts (Wikipedia is not a peer reviewed reference, but it is a good starting point).
The presentation should between eight and 12 minutes in length.
Save your presentation with your name and the assignment name in the file, using Last Name_Assignment. So, if your name were Alicia Jackson, and this is Essay 1, you would title it Jackson_Essay 1.

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