Discussion

 After reading the journal articles as well as the required textbook chapters, discuss the following: 

• What model of family therapy do you find most compelling to use with clients and why? 
• Why does culture play such an important role when providing family therapy? 
• Describe how social workers should use a multilayered approach and engage in meaningful collaboration with communities to mitigate how power influences how we work with marginalized communities?

 Readings

• Hepworth et al., Chapter 12: Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract
• Hepworth et al., Chapter 13: Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Read at least one of the following: 

• Iachini, A. et al. (2015). 
• Floyd, M. R., & Rhodes, D. (2011). 
• Murdach, A. D. (2011). 
• Oliver, C., & Charles, G. (2016).