Assessment Techniques and Intervention Goal Planning

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The assignment: (1–2 pages)

  • Describe two potential assessment techniques and/or tools that might be used for the Yellowbird family case. Compare the major similarities and differences between the techniques and/or tools.
  • Explain why each technique and/or tool might be used for assessment in this case. Evaluate which of the two would be the best technique and/or tool to use with this family and explain why.
  • Develop the beginnings of an intervention plan for the Yellowbird family by identifying and describing one specific goal for three of the six goal focuses from Chapter 6 of the Family Assessment Handbook(focusing on solutions; focusing on family strengths; changing cognitions; changing affective factors; changing behavioral factors; creating opportunities).

Note: You do not have to follow the suggestions for goals that are described at the end of the case study.

Readings- PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE THE REQUIRED TEXT LISTED BELOW TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE TEXTBOOKS DO NOT REPLY TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT

  • Course Text: Wetchler, J. L., & Hecker, L. L., & (Eds.). (2015). An introduction to marriage and family therapy. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.
    • For review: Chapter 3, “Contextual Issues in Couple and Family Therapy: Gender, Culture, and Spirituality” (pp. 65-116)
  • Course Text:Thomlison, B. (2016). Family assessment handbook: An introduction (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
    • For review: Chapter 2, “A Framework for Understanding the Family”
    • For review: Chapter 4, “Core Tasks of Family Assessment”
    • Chapter 5, “Setting Goals and Selecting Family Interventions”
    • Chapter 9, “Selecting Family Assessment Instruments to Evaluate Change”