- February 14, 2012
- 11:53 am
- Rebecca Lowery
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Family of Origin Therapy
This week I wanted to discuss this particular practice model because it’s one I recently encountered in classes, and I find it to be both extremely helpful and interesting. I am currently taking a course entitled, “Family Assessment and Intervention”. Each week usually entails reading and discussing a new model or practice theory for social work with families.
If you don’t currently work with families or don’t intend to in the future, that’s okay. Family of origin therapy has applications in almost every area of social work because it focuses on the client’s relationship with his/her family members. In this model, therapists examine the family structure and how that translates to current issues. Family of Origin therapy is definitely a practice model that you should have in your “Social Worker Toolkit”. Whether working with adolsecents or the elderly, Family of Origin therapy will prove helpful in understanding your client, but more importantly, in guiding your client as he/she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Want to learn more about Family of Origin therapy? Interested in family therapy in social work? Loyola offers a wide variety of family therapy courses. Apply online today!
