Imagine the Jameson family has booked another session with you. Review the Case Study: Jameson Family, Session 2.
Write a 1,400- to 2,100-word paper explaining how you will address the familys concerns. Use the following topics as headings in your paper and address each prompt with thorough and logical responses.
Introduction
Briefly summarize the previous sessions you have had with the Jameson family.
Theoretical Approaches
Reflect on the theoretical approaches you learned about in Weeks 25.
Identify 2 theoretical approaches that you plan to use in the next family session.
Summarize the theoretical approaches, including definitions and examples where appropriate.
Describe the goals you hope to attain with these approaches.
Explain your rationale for using each theory with the family. Be sure to include details related to key concepts of each theory as well as your role as a counselor.
Describe some obstacles/challenges you may encounter in using each approach. For example, consider how individual family members might respond to your strategies.
Describe how you will assess whether you have attained your goals for this session.
Assessment Tools
Describe relevant assessment tools you will use to counsel the Jameson family. Explain how these tools will support your counseling goals.
Justify your choices with relevant details and/or examples from the case study, your textbook, or other relevant course materials.
Ethical/Legal Considerations
Describe 23 ethical or legal issues that you will address in the next family counseling session.
Explain why each issue must be addressed.
How might each issue have an impact on future counseling sessions?
What are the benefits and challenges of addressing the issues?
Describe the steps you will take to address each issue.
Include any specific state/ethical codes you plan to cite or explain to the family. Note: Refer to the statutes of your state or the state you wish to practice in.
Multicultural Considerations
Describe 23 multicultural factors that you should address in the next family counseling session.
Explain why each issue must be addressed.
How might each issue have an impact on future counseling sessions?
What are the benefits and challenges of addressing the issues?
Describe the steps you will take to address each issue.
How might your own cultural identity and perspectives impact how you counsel the family?
Conclusion
Summarize the key points of your paper and emphasize the value of your ideas.
