Minuchin
Who was the lead theorist of the Structural Model of Social Work
Salvador Minuchin
Subsystems, boundaries, hierarchies and alliances/coalitions are all a part of what social work theory?
The Structural Model
True or false:
The therapist must take an inactive role in changing the family structure.
False
The therapist needs to take a direct action to assist in facilitating change
Can the Structural Model be used in all therapeutic scenarios.
NO.
At the initial intake, what are things that you should inquire about?
Family history as it pertains to substance abuse, family violence, abuse, and overall mental health
When was the Structural Model developed?
1960s and continued into the 1970s/1980s
Why do structuralist pay attention to transactional family patterns?
Transactional patterns contribute to a family's ability to navigate change and stability.
The process of drawing out or mapping family systems through the use of diagrams and symbols
Serves as a moral compass
Analyzes socio-political contexts and empower clients
Emphasizes collective resistance, solidarity, and advocacy
Improved communication for participants
Strengthens family relationships
Increased positive behavior for families
When asked how to represent boundaries, most visualized boundaries as....?
a door or a threshold
Before developing the Structural Model, what did Minuchin do for work?
He was a pediatrician and served 18 months as an Army doctor in Israel
Subsystems are important components are of the family stucture. Name at least one possible subsystem
The process of acting out a recent conflict to identify current problems without relying on self-reports
Name a limitation of the structural model
Often overlooks family history
"Outdated and problematic" (Weinberg, 2019)
“Pathologize those who are marginalized,” along with social institutions (Weinberg, 2019)
Challenging to see individuals as both products and creatures of experiences and structures
Not beneficial for all families
Participants need to be willing to partake in the changes
Can be time-intensive
In what year did Minuchin begin his psychoanalytic training in the U.S.?
1954
Name the three types of boundaries
Clear, rigid, and diffuse
Providing a new perspective on an event
Why are boundaries surrounding a family important?
- Maintains healthy relationships
- Sets limits, gives structure
- Promotes independence and identity
- Invites communication
What is consciousness-raising?
Acknowledging that the system is causing the problem and change must be made to the system to fix the problem
Name any other key theorists.
Harry Aponte
Charles Fishman
Marion Lindblad-Goldberg
Marianne Walters
A ___________ is defined alliances between two or more family members, often excluding or pitting themselves against another member.
coalition
Why is joining helpful in the therapeutic relationship?
- helps to attain a better understanding of the family structure
- promotes trust and confidence in the therapist and the process
Give an example of a situation you might choose NOT to use the Structural Model
Family violence
Cultural exceptions
What form of assessment was used in the case study to identify the strength of the therapuetic relationship?
System of Observing Family Therapy Alliances (SOFTA)