Topic 4: Vargas Family Case Study

Read “Topic 4: Vargas Family Case Study.” Write a 750-1,000-word paper in which you demonstrate how therapists apply structural family therapy theory to analyze the presenting problems and choose appropriate interventions.

Be sure to answer the following questions in your paper:

• What are two current presenting problems for the Vargas family?
• How are the problems maintained according to the structural family therapy perspective?
• What structural interventions would you plan to use in your next session? (identify and describe your plan for two interventions)
• What is the role of the counselor in the change process according to the structural family therapy perspective?

Cite at least three academic sources (peer-reviewed journal articles, books, etc.).

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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