Experiential Versus Narrative Family Therapies
Although experiential therapy and narrative therapy are both used in family therapy,
these therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you
assess families and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their
potential impact on clients. For this Assignment, you compare Experiential and Narrative
Family Therapy.
Learning Objectives
Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy
Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
Review this week's Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on experiential
and family therapies.
The Assignment
In a paper, address the following:
Summarize the key points of both experiential family therapy and narrative family
therapy.
Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy, noting the
strengths and weaknesses of each.
Provide a description of a family that you think experiential family therapy would
be appropriate, explain why, and justify your response using the Learning
Resources
Although experiential therapy and narrative therapy are both used in family therapy, these
therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you assess families
and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their potential impact on
clients. For this Assignment, you compare Experiential and Narrative Family Therapy.
Learning Objectives
· Compare experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy
· Justify recommendations for family therapy
To prepare:
