Using Structural Family Therapy
n the description of the therapeutic model, include the following information:

    Analyze the couple’s contemporary issue through the lens of the therapeutic model that you chose, including an explanation and application of the model’s history, basic tenets, assumptions, beliefs, theories of change, and theory specific interventions, relevant to the presented issue and case study couple.
    Justify your the selection of therapeutic model for this couple.

Part II: Implementation PlanTherapeutic Dialogue

In the second part of the assignment, you will create a 23 page therapeutic dialogue. A therapeutic dialogue format is similar to how a drama script is written, as it shows the conversation between characters. A therapeutic dialogue features a conversation among the therapist and the clients. The dialogue should showcase the specific questions, observations, and interventions that are accurate representations of the approach of the chosen model. A therapeutic dialogue is similar to the transcription of a portion of a therapeutic session.
Part III: Reflective Analysis

For the final part of this assignment, you will provide an analysis of the how your own personal beliefs, culture, and social factors might impact your work with this particular couple. In addition, address any considerations that would help to prevent or mitigate any potential ethical or legal issues when working with the couple. Explain how your methods to help prevent ethical or legal issues align with professional standards for the field:

    Justify selection of a specific therapeutic model for couple intervention.
    Analyze the couple’s contemporary issues through the lens of a selected therapeutic model.
    Apply appropriate questions and intervention strategies that align with a selected therapeutic model.
    Analyze how personal beliefs, culture, and social factors could impact the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship.
    Develop methods to prevent or mitigate any ethical and legal issues with alignment to professional standards in the field.

Case Study 2
Todd is a 40-year-old artist and high school teacher who grew up in the Midwest. Hehas been married to Carlos, a 42-year-old high school art teacher from Mexico, for the past 7 years. They live and work in New York City. Carlos reports that Todd has begun to stay up late at night on his computer, and does not come to bed until 2 or 3 in the morning. When Carlos asks about the late-night computer activity, Todd states that he only completing various projects, such as lesson plans for school. Carlos logged onto Todds computer, and found that Todds browsing history had been deleted several times and he also found that Todd that had been frequenting a chatroom. He is concerned that Todd may be having an online or offline affair, or may be frequenting certain web sites and then deleting them afterwards.The therapeutic dialogue begins where the therapist asks,Carlos, please share with Todd the reason you believe he may be cheating on you with someone, online or offline.