Structural Family Therapy and Strategic Family Therapies

Chapter 13

1. In describing the role of the therapist in structural family therapy, the therapist should never be a ‘player’ in the family interaction, but instead works to change the family structure without becoming a part of it. Discuss how this can be done and why it is important to not become a part of the family structure.

Chapter 14

1. Paradoxical interventions are controversial and powerful techniques used by strategic family therapists in the change process. What are these interventions and what makes them so controversial? Take a position for or against the use of paradox and defend your position.

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