You will view a film such asWhats Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) from an identified list of approved films (provided by the instructor) prior to starting this assignment. These films will be widely available on iTunes, Google, Amazon, YouTube and various other online sources for free, rent or purchase at a reasonable cost. Following the format provided in D2L, the student will present and apply a theory included in the course work to assess, develop goals and objectives, intervene, and evaluate clinical work with this family. Make sure to distinguish the difference between THEORY and THERAPY. Do not get them confused.
List of movies:
Away We Go (2009)
Big Fish (2003)
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
The Kids Are All Right (2010)
Ordinary People (1980)
Rachel Getting Married (2008)
A River Runs Through It (1992)
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Life as a House (2001)
Moonlight (2016)
The Croods (2013)
Encanto (2021)
Brave (2012)
Turning Red (2022)
Yes Day (2021)
The Incredibles (2004)
Matilda (2022)
Four Christmases (2008)
Meet the Robinson’s (2007)
RV (2006)
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Grape Family Case Study
Your Name
Master of Social Work, Saint Leo University
SWK 630: Advanced Clinical Practice with Couples and Families
Your Professors Name
October 1, 2023
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Grape Family Case Study
Identification of Family System
Demographics
Reason for Social Work Involvement
Family Background and Situation
Family dynamics
Family roles
Family myths
Physical Functioning and Health of family members
Intellectual Functioning (mental status) of family members
Emotional Functioning of family members
3
Interpersonal and Social Relationships of family
Educational/Vocational/Financial
Legal Involvement
Substance Abuse/History
Religion and Spirituality
Treatment History
Strengths and Problem-Solving Capacity
Use of Community Resources
Communication of Knowledge of Content Theory
Communication of Knowledge of Content Assessment
4
Communication of Knowledge of Content Treatment Plan
Communication of Knowledge of Content Evaluation
Saint Leo Core Values
5
References
Case Study Paper: Models of family therapy (200 points)
[EPAS 2022 Advanced 1.1, 8.2 and 9.2]
You will view a film such as Whats Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) from an identified list of
approved films (provided by the instructor) prior to starting this assignment. These films will
be widely available on iTunes, Google, Amazon, YouTube and various other online sources
for free, rent or purchase at a reasonable cost. Following the format provided in D2L, the
student will present and apply a theory included in the course work to assess, develop goals
and objectives, intervene, and evaluate clinical work with this family. Make sure to
distinguish the difference between THEORY and THERAPY. Do not get them confused.
The paper will be 8-10 pages in length plus a Cover Page and References. At least 5 peer
reviewed journal article or text references should be included in the paper. The paper will be
typed, doubled-space, with a 12 point font, and follow APA format (7th ed). Paper is due in
week 10.
Rubric for the Case Study Paper: Models of family therapy
APA & Writing
Quality
(10)
Resources
(10)
Saint Leo Core
Values
(10)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 8.2]
Unsatisfactory
Marginal
Proficient
Exemplary
None of the following
are demonstrated; (1)
paper includes cover
page and references;
(2) paper consistently
and flawlessly follows
guidelines and APA
manual (7th ed.) for
headings, spacing, intext and reference list
citations; (3) no
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammatical
errors are readily
apparent
(0 points)
One of the following
is demonstrated; (1)
paper includes cover
page and references;
(2) paper
consistently and
flawlessly follows
guidelines and APA
manual (7th ed.) for
headings, spacing,
in-text and reference
list citations; (3) no
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammatical
errors are readily
apparent
(7 points)
The paper contains
at least 1-2
documented and
VARIED resources
(journal articles,
texts, books, internet
references) to
support content
(7 points)
The Saint Leo core
value of responsible
stewardship is
minimally integrated
into the discussion of
working with the
family
(7 points)
Two of the following
are demonstrated;
(1) paper includes
cover page and
references; (2) paper
consistently and
flawlessly follows
guidelines and APA
manual (7th ed.) for
headings, spacing,
in-text and reference
list citations; (3) no
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammatical
errors are readily
apparent
(8.5 points)
The paper contains
at least 3-4
documented and
VARIED resources
(journal articles,
texts, books, internet
references) to
support content
(8.5 points)
The Saint Leo core
value of responsible
stewardship is mostly
integrated into the
discussion of working
with the family
(8.5 points)
All of the following are
demonstrated in an
exemplary way; (1)
paper includes cover
page and references;
(2) paper consistently
and flawlessly follows
guidelines and APA
manual (7th ed.) for
headings, spacing, intext and reference list
citations; (3) no
spelling, punctuation,
and/or grammatical
errors are readily
apparent
(10 points)
The paper contains at
least 5 documented
and VARIED
resources (journal
articles, texts, books,
internet references) to
support content
(10 points)
The paper contains
NO documented and
VARIED resources
(journal articles, texts,
books, internet
references) to
support content.
(0 points)
The Saint Leo core
value of responsible
stewardship is NOT
integrated into the
discussion of working
with the family
(0 points)
The Saint Leo core
value of responsible
stewardship is fully
integrated into the
discussion of working
with the family
(10 points)
Theory
(40)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 1.1]
None of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
theory selected for
use with the family is
clearly specified; (2)
rationale of theory
selection is presented
logically and is welldeveloped with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail; (3)
research supporting
your choice of theory
is presented,
described, and
referenced
The paper describes
2 of the following: (1)
theory selected for
use with the family is
clearly specified; (2)
rationale of theory
selection is
presented logically
and is welldeveloped with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail; (3)
research supporting
your choice of theory
is presented,
described, and
referenced
The paper describes
2-3 of the following in
an exemplary way: (1)
theory selected for use
with the family is
clearly specified; (2)
rationale of theory
selection is presented
logically and is welldeveloped with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail; (3)
research supporting
your choice of theory
is presented,
described, and
referenced
(34 points)
(40 points)
None of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
assessment follows
theory format; (2)
reason for social work
involvement is
described from the
client’s perspective;
(3) all areas of the
assessment are
addressed and are
well-developed with
descriptive detail; (4)
numerous client
strengths and
resources are noted;
(5) diagnostic
impressions and
assessment are well
developed with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail
Only one of the
following elements
are demonstrated:
(1) theory selected
for use with the
family is clearly
specified; (2)
rationale of theory
selection is
presented logically
and is welldeveloped with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail; (3)
research supporting
your choice of theory
is presented,
described, and
referenced
(28 points)
1-2 of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
assessment follows
theory format; (2)
reason for social
work involvement is
described from the
client’s perspective;
(3) all areas of the
assessment are
addressed and are
well-developed with
descriptive detail; (4)
numerous client
strengths and
resources are noted;
(5) diagnostic
impressions and
assessment are well
developed with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail
3-4 of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
assessment follows
theory format; (2)
reason for social
work involvement is
described from the
client’s perspective;
(3) all areas of the
assessment are
addressed and are
well-developed with
descriptive detail; (4)
numerous client
strengths and
resources are noted;
(5) diagnostic
impressions and
assessment are well
developed with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail.
(0 points)
(35 points)
(42.5 points)
4-5 of the following
elements are
demonstrated in an
exemplary way: (1)
assessment follows
theory format; (2)
reason for social work
involvement is
described from the
client’s perspective; (3)
all areas of the
assessment are
addressed and are
well-developed with
descriptive detail; (4)
numerous client
strengths and
resources are noted;
(5) diagnostic
impressions and
assessment are well
developed with solid
evidence and rich
supporting detail
(50 points)
(0 points)
Assessment
(50)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 9.2]
Treatment Plan
(40)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 4.1]
Evaluation
(40)
[EPAS 2022
Advanced 9.2]
None of the following
are demonstrated: (1)
Two or three goals
that were identified in
the assessment; (2)
goals logically
followed content of
sessions; (3) goals
were clear; (4) goals
had 2-3
corresponding
objectives that were
specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic
and timely (SMART);
(5) goals and
objectives were
consistent with the
familys needs and
desires
(0 points)
None of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
accuracy of original
assessment is
addressed with
additional revelations
which may have
affected treatment;
(2) response to
interventions; (3) any
areas of resistance
and attempts to
resolve; (4)
evaluation provides a
concise and accurate
detail of work with the
family; (5) the family’s
strengths and
resources are noted;
(6) impressions and
evaluation are well
developed and reflect
an accurate summary
of information from
the detailed
assessment report
forward
(0 points)
1-2 of the following
are demonstrated:
(1) Two or three
goals were included
in assessment; (2)
goals logically
followed content of
sessions; (3) goals
were clear; (4) goals
had 2-3
corresponding
objectives that were
specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic
and timely (SMART);
(5) goals and
objectives were
consistent with the
familys needs and
desires
(28 points)
1-2 of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
accuracy of original
assessment is
addressed with
additional revelations
which may have
affected treatment;
(2) response to
interventions; (3) any
areas of resistance
and attempts to
resolve; (4)
evaluation provides a
concise and accurate
detail of work with
the family; (5) the
family’s strengths
and resources are
noted; (6)
impressions and
evaluation are well
developed and
reflect an accurate
summary of
information from the
detailed assessment
report forward
(28 points)
3-4 of the following
are demonstrated:
(1) Two or three
goals were included
in assessment; (2)
goals logically
followed content of
sessions; (3) goals
were clear; (4) goals
had 2-3
corresponding
objectives that were
specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic
and timely (SMART);
(5) goals and
objectives were
consistent with the
familys needs and
desires
(34 points)
3-4 of the following
elements are
demonstrated: (1)
accuracy of original
assessment is
addressed with
additional revelations
which may have
affected treatment;
(2) response to
interventions; (3) any
areas of resistance
and attempts to
resolve; (4)
evaluation provides a
concise and accurate
detail of work with
the family; (5) the
family’s strengths
and resources are
noted; (6)
impressions and
evaluation are well
developed and reflect
an accurate
summary of
information from the
detailed assessment
report forward
(34 points)
4-5 of the following are
demonstrated in an
exemplary way: (1)
Two or three goals
were included in
assessment; (2) goals
logically followed
content of sessions;
(3) goals were clear;
(4) goals had 2-3
corresponding
objectives that were
specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic
and timely (SMART);
(5) goals and
objectives were
consistent with the
familys needs and
desires
(40 points)
4-5 of the following
elements are
demonstrated in an
exemplary way: (1)
accuracy of original
assessment is
addressed with
additional revelations
which may have
affected treatment; (2)
response to
interventions; (3) any
areas of resistance
and attempts to
resolve; (4) evaluation
provides a concise and
accurate detail of work
with the family; (5) the
family’s strengths and
resources are noted;
(6) impressions and
evaluation are well
developed and reflect
an accurate summary
of information from the
detailed assessment
report forward
(40 oints)
SWK 630 FAMILY CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION PAPER
Assignment Information & Examples
You will view a film such asWhats Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) from an identified list of
approved films (provided by the instructor) prior to starting this assignment. These films will be
widely available on iTunes, Google, Amazon, YouTube and various other online sources for free,
rent or purchase at a reasonable cost.
Your paper will generally be between 8-10 pages, not including cover and reference pages. Be
sure to use appropriate APA formatting (http://www.apastyle.org/).
Make sure to distinguish the difference between THEORY and THERAPY.
Do not get them confused.
Theory is the reason for therapy.
Therapy is the actions (intervention strategies) we take clinically with our
clients.
You will be working with the Grape Family and will need to identity what the presenting issues
are. Present and apply a theory, of your choice, that has been included in this course to
complete this paper. This is not telling the story of the movie; it is about presenting the family
as if they had come into your office for family therapy.
Identification of Family System
Who is the family system? Demographics.
Reason for Social Work Involvement
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Example: The crisis that forced the client into treatment this time was his
employers threat to terminate his employment if he failed to seek treatment.
Family Background and Situation
Family dynamics
Family roles
Family myths
Physical Functioning and Health of family members
Intellectual Functioning (mental status) of family members
Emotional Functioning of family members
Interpersonal and Social Relationships of family
Educational/Vocational/Financial
Legal Involvement
Substance Abuse/History
Religion and Spirituality
Treatment History
Strengths and Problem-Solving Capacity
Use of Community Resources
1
SWK 630 FAMILY CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION PAPER
Assignment Information & Examples
Assessment & Impressions
With the information collected what do you see as areas to work on, what is your impression of
the family system? What therapeutic intervention strategies are best suggested, supported
and/or indicated by your theory? Why and how?
Goals & Objectives
Decide upon two goals for clinical work with the family system, with two objectives each, that
are evidence-based in your selected therapeutic intervention strategy (i.e. therapy).
Remember the 80% Rule when measuring, that the client/family must demonstrate at least
80% achievement (ie: 8 out of 10 sessions).
Examples:
Treatment goal: Family will process traumatic events
Objective 1: Identifying, exploring and the impact of the traumatic event(s) on their
lives, and healthy ways to address these; 3 out of 5 sessions.
Objective 2: Developing and implementing coping skills such as seeking emotional
support from family members or friends; 4 out of 7 times
Treatment goal: Family will process grief and loss
Objective 1: Identifying, exploring and the impact of grief and loss on their lives,
and healthy ways to address these; 3 out of 5 sessions.
Objective 2: Developing and implementing coping skills such as seeking emotional
support from family members or friends; 4 out of 7 times
Treatment goal: Family will improve relationships
Objective 1: Identifying situation, thoughts, and feelings that may be barriers to
initiating and maintaining relationships, and healthy ways to manage these barriers
4 out of 5 sessions.
Alternative Objective 1: Identifying, exploring problematic relationships, and
healthy ways to address these; 3 out of 5 sessions.
Objective 2: Develop and implement relationship skills such as empathy and active
listening; 4 out of 7 times
Treatment goal: Parents will improve parenting style
Objective 1: Identifying and exploring current parenting techniques, the effect of
these, with healthy ways to achieve desired effects; 3 out of 5 sessions.
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SWK 630 FAMILY CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION PAPER
Assignment Information & Examples
Objective 2: Develop and implement positive parenting skills, such as employing
validation and empathy; 4 out of 7 times
Treatment goal: Family will communicate effectively
Objective 1: Identify and explore current communication and interaction styles, the
result of these, and desired results; 3 out of 5 sessions
Alternative Objective 1: Identifying, exploring problematic communication
interactions, and healthy ways to address these; 3 out of 5 sessions.
Objective 2: Develop and implement positive communication skills such as I
statements; 4 out of 7 times
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