Compare and contrast the systems theories (Bowen, Structural, Strategic) in regard to strengths and limitations. Which ones do you prefer? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Compare and contrast systems theories based on strengths and limitations:
• Bowen Systems Theory
• Focuses on multigenerational family history and the importance of noticing and dealing with past patterns in order to avoid repeating these behaviors in interpersonal relationships
• Uses genograms to plot historical links
• The cognitive emphasis of the approach and its focus on differentiation of self and detriangulation are unique
• Extensive and complex
• Those who benefit the most from this theory are severely dysfunctional ad have a low differentiation of self
• May require considerable investment on multiple levels
• Structural Family Counseling
• Versatile, in that it is a process that is appropriate for low-socioeconomic level families and other families
• Effective, having been used in treating juvenile delinquents, alcoholics, and individuals with anorexia
• Culturally sensitive and appropriate for use in multicultural settings
• Clear in its definition of terms and procedures and is easily applicable
• Emphasizes symptom removal and a reorganization of the family in a pragmatic way
• Not complex enough, may be sexist at times, and focuses too much on the present
• Influenced by and difficult to differentiate it from strategic family therapy
• May not empower families enough
• Strategic
• Many times the therapists work in teams
• Nature o the approach is pragmatic and flexible
• Focus of practitioners is on innovation and creativity
• Emphasis is to change the perception within people as a way of fostering new behaviors
• Intentional attempts are made to work on one problem at a time and limit the number of therapeutic sessions so that the focus and motivation for doing things differently is enhanced
• May be modified and carried over into settings, such as schools, where it may be systemically applied to serve a total population
• Some of its underlying foundation and techniques overlap with other systems and brief therapy theories
• Some stands taken by leading strategic practitioners are controversial
• Clients may not attain as much independence or ability
• Preferences
• Will vary, but supporting information should be logical and accurate.
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