The Theoretical Orientation Thesis

Recommendations for treatment: 

• Recommend one of these evidenced-based family interventions to treat this family: (Family Systems Approach and the Parent Effectiveness Training (PET).
• Discuss the theoretical orientation of the theory behind the intervention, the major tenets of the intervention, and the strategy/techniques used.
• Explain why you recommend this treatment.

Engagement and assessment: 

• Describe techniques of how a social worker would engage with this family and assess the presenting issue.
• Explain any cultural factors that should be taken into account during engagement and assessment.
• Provide scholarly evidence to support techniques.