Topic:nnAssignment 1: Structural Versus Strategic Family TherapiesnnSubjectnnNursingnnDescriptionnnAlthough structural therapy and strategic therapy are both used in family therapy, these therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you assess families and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their potential impact on clients. For this Assignment, as you compare structural and strategic family therapy, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your own client families.nnLearning ObjectivesnStudents will:nCompare structural family therapy to strategic family therapynCreate structural family mapsnJustify recommendations for family therapynTo prepare:nReview this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on structural and strategic family therapies.nRefer to Gerlach (2015) in this week’s Learning Resources for guidance on creating a structural family map.nThe AssignmentnIn a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:nnSummarize the key points of both structural family therapy and strategic family therapy.nCompare structural family therapy to strategic family therapy, noting the strengths and weaknesses of each.nProvide an example of a family in your practicum using a structural family map. Note: Be sure to maintain HIPAA regulations.nRecommend a specific therapy for the family, and justify your choice using the Learning Resources.nnRequired ReadingsnNichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.nnChapter 5, “Bowen Family Systems Therapy” (pp. 69–88)nChapter 6, “Strategic Family Therapy” (pp. 89–109)nChapter 7, “Structural Family Therapy” (pp. 110–128)nGerlach, P. K. (2015). Use structural maps to manage your family well: Basic premises and examples. Retrieved from http://sfhelp.org/fam/map.htmnnMcNeil, S. N., Herschberger, J. K., & Nedela, M. N. (2013). Low-income families with potential adolescent gang involvement: A structural community family therapy integration model. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(2), 110–120. doi:10.1080/01926187.2011.649110nnMéndez, N. A., Qureshi, M. E., Carnerio, R., & Hort, F. (2014). The intersection of Facebook and structural family therapy volume 1. American Journal of Family Therapy, 42(2), 167–174. doi:10.1080/01926187.2013.794046nnnNichols, M., & Tafuri, S. (2013). Techniques of structural family assessment: A qualitative analysis of how experts promote a systemic perspective. Family Process, 52(2), 207–215. doi:10.1111/famp.12025nnRyan, W. J., Conti, R. P., & Simon, G. M. (2013). Presupposition compatibility facilitates treatment fidelity in therapists learning structural family therapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(5), 403–414. doi:10.1080/01926187.2012.727673nnSheehan, A. H., & Friedlander, M. L. (2015). Therapeutic alliance and retention in brief strategic family therapy: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41(4), 415–427. doi:10.1111/jmft.12113nnnSzapocznik, J., Muir, J. A., Duff, J. H., Schwartz, S. J., & Brown, C. H. (2015). Brief strategic family therapy: Implementing evidence-based models in community settings. Psychotherapy Research, 25(1), 121–133. doi:10.1080/10503307.2013.856044nn nn nn