Coun 6726 week 8 discussion

Discussion: Examining Structural and Strategic Theories

Consider the theories you explored this week. Do either really stand out or resonate with you? Does one seem to make more sense to your personal style of counseling? For this Discussion, you will review structural and strategic theories presented this week and you will consider the questions posed above.

As you respond to the above questions, you do not need to have a theory of choice at this point. However, recognizing the distinct differences in each theoretical approach will be critical to your professional practice.

To Prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources related to structural and strategic theories.

Post the following:

• What are your thoughts concerning the theories presented this week (Review this week’s Learning Resources related to structural and strategic theories).

What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling? What aspects or concepts within these theories do you think would be a challenge for you, and why?

Apply titles to each of the theories covered.

Use this source and reference

Parmanand, S. P., & Benoit, E. (2015). Structural theory: Approaches and applications. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of couples, marriage, and family counseling (pp. 215–238). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.