Narrative and solution-focused therapy are postmodern theories of working with couples and families. In terms of practitioner relationships, both forms of therapy can be viewed as more collaborative than other theories discussed thus far in the course. They emphasize a more equal distribution of power between helping professional and client. They also promote movement away from a traditional metaphor of couple/family relations toward conceptualizing couple/family relationships as networks of co-constructed meanings.For this Assignment, view two of the media resources in this week’s resources (at least one narrative and one solution-focused video). Identify the couple's or family’s issue(s) and begin to think about short- and long-term goals you might include in treatment plans for them. As you consider techniques or interventions to accomplish these goals, think about how you would measure progress in re-authoring or storytelling.The Assignment (4–6 pages)Based on the theory demonstrated in the narrative video:Define the problem.Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couple’s or family’s issues.Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.Based on the theory demonstrated in the solution-focused video:Define the problem.Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couple’s or family’s issues.Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.Explain one anticipated outcome of each.Gurman, A. S. (2010). Clinical casebook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Chapter 3, "Explanation and Description: An Integrative, Solution-Focused Case of Couple Therapy” (pp. 44–65)Chapter 8, "El Tigre, El Tigre: A Story of Narrative Practice” (pp. 153–178)Beyebach, M., & Morejon, A. R. (1999). Some thoughts on integration in solution-focused therapy. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 18(1), 24–42.Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Robbins, J. M., & Pehrsson, D. (2009). Anorexia nervosa: A synthesis of poetic and narrative therapies in the outpatient treatment of young adult women. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 4(1), 42–56.Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.Required MediaPsychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (1994a). I'd hear laughter: Finding solutions for the family [Video file].Note: You will access this media from the Walden Library databases.The approximate length of this media piece is 1 hour and 45 minutes.Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (1994b). Irreconcilable differences: A solution-focused approach to marital therapy [Video file].Note: You will access this media from the Walden Library databases.The approximate length of this media piece is 90 minutes.Allyn & Bacon. (Publisher). (2002b). Narrative therapy with children [Video file].Note: You will access this media from the Walden Library databases.The approximate length of this media piece is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

InstructionsDirections: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.Part ADescribe in a well-developed paragraph that incudes a thesis the development focus of each of these groups:1. Middle Childhood2. Adolescence3. Early Adulthood4. Middle AdulthoodPart BDescribe how identity of self is developed in middle childhood and continued in adolescence, early adulthood, and middle adulthood, including one concrete example of how growth occurs for each stage.Explain how interpersonal relationships, including those from family and school, experience growth from childhood to adolescence to early and middle adulthood. Include a relevant personal example for each stage.Describe how intimacy is apparent in middle childhood and contrast this with intimacy in the adolescent and the young adult.Compare and contrast the physical and cognitive changes of early and middle adulthood.Part CExplain how what you have learned in this course has aided you in the understanding of the four stages covered so far: middle childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and middle adulthood. Give an example for each stage that describes how you would apply the information learned in that stage to your future profession.

1 qualitative and 1 quantitative presentation (8 slides each) 2 presentations. Quantitative Journal Club Presentation (5-8 slides)Your first PowerPoint presentation should include the following information:A title slide for your journal club presentationA brief overview of the parts of a research article as a refresher to your peers in the journal club as stated in the Walden University “Anatomy of a Research Article” article.Using the Quantitative Article provided by your SME, identify the following information:Article citationIn your own words, describe the purpose of the studyExplain the type of research design that is usedDescribe the sample selectionDescribe the data collection methods that were usedExplain the data collection measures and toolsAnalyze any plans for data analysis (i.e. describe the statistical analyses that were used)Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the overall research designQualitative Journal Club Presentation (5-8 slides)Using the Qualitative Article provided by your SME, identify the following information:A title slide for your journal club presentationArticle citationIn your own words, describe the purpose of the studyExplain the type of research design that is usedDescribe the sample selectionDescribe the data collection methods that were usedAnalyze any plans for data analysisAnalyze the strengths and weaknesses of the overall research design