Case Study: Jameson Family, Session 2

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 family’s 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 2–5.
• 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 2–3 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 2–3 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.

Cite 5–7 scholarly references to support your thinking.