As we begin to think systemically, let's explore marriage and family therapy theories that consider the therapist as the driving force of change.In doing so, the therapist considers how families pass patterns through generations, how families are structured, and how families members exchange energy.

Instructions

Please work from the Analyzing Family Interactions Template [DOCX] to help structure your reflections.

1. Attach a picture of the genogram of the show "Good Luck Charlie".
2. For each theory, using the vocabulary in your readings, describe how the problem is analyzed, and how change might occur.
3. Consider your chosen TV or movie family (Good Luck Charlie). Brainstorm what traits the family members might have passed down through generations.Watch how the family members interact.Choose and list three conversations from the show or movie and describe how the conversation informs you about the structure of the family.Are there consistent hierarchies, roles, and alliances?

Analyzing Family Interactions Template:

Answer each prompt below.

Family Genogram

Attach a picture of the genogram you created for your chosen fictional family (Good Luck Charlie).

Analyze a Problem Using Multiple Theories

For each theory listed here, using the vocabulary in your readings, describe how to analyze a problem, and how change might occur.

Multigenerational Theory

(Include your multigenerational analysis here.)

StructuralTheory

(Include your structural analysis here.)

ContextualTheory

(Include your contextual analysis here.)

StrategicTheory

(Include your strategic analysis here.)

Milan Theory

(Include your Milan analysis here.)

Analyze Family Interactions

Consider your chosen TV or movie family (Good Luck Charlie). Describe what traits the family members might have passed down through generations. Watch how the family members interact. Choose and list three conversations from the show or movie and describe how the conversation informs you about the structure of the family. Are there consistent hierarchies, roles, and alliances?