Select a Family in the community or the family of an individual client
(with their consent.). In either scenario, there must be a family member that is or has been
diagnosed with a DSMV psychiatric disorder.
A. Assess the family utilizing the following assessment tools or methods. Include these
assessment tools in your project……………………..30%
1. A Family Assessment short form
2. A Genogram
3. Interpersonal Interaction Recording
4. Picture Action Discussion
5. A Cultural Assessment and belief systems of the family
B. Develop a comprehensive treatment plan with rationale for the identified client and
family. Include DSMV diagnoses with rationale for the family and the identified client
with ICD 10 codes. ………………………………………………………………..30%
C. Develop a theory paper, approximately 13-16 pages long, analyzing the family using
identified theories and recommended theorists………………………30%
Include:
Stage of development of the family system.
Explore and discuss the roles and relationships among the family. Discuss
the family system.
Provide rationale and support of therapeutic interventions you have taken or would
recommend.
Evaluate actual outcomes and establish future goals with the family and identified
patient, if possible
D. APA format is mandatory………………………………………….10%