Read “Topic 1: Vargas Case Study” and imagine that you are going to conduct a first interview with this family. Write a 700word paper that addresses the following: 1.Discuss how you would build alliance with this family. 2.Develop some hypothesis about the family patterns that you believe are maintaining the problem. 3.Conclude by outlining your expectations for each phase of treatment (rapport building, assessment and intervention, and closure).  While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success CenterRubric

Family   The paper does not discuss how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to family therapy theories.   The paper vaguely discusses how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to family therapy theories.   The paper fully discusses how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to family therapy theories.   The paper provides an advanced discussion on how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to family therapy theories.   The paper provides a comprehensive discussion on how to build an alliance with the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to family therapy theories.    15.0 % Hypothesis About Family Patterns   The paper does not provide any hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to family patterns.   The paper vaguely develops a hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to family patterns.   The paper fully develops a hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to family patterns.   The paper provides an advanced hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to family patterns.   The paper provides a comprehensive hypothesis about the family patterns maintaining the problem for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to family patterns.    15.0 % Outline Expectations for Rapport Building Phase of Treatment   The paper does not outline the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper fully outlines the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the rapport building phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to the phase of treatment.    15.0 % Outline Expectations for Assessment and Intervention Phase of Treatment   The paper does not outline the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards the phase of treatment.   The paper fully outlines the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards the phase of treatment.   The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the assessment and intervention phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards the phase of treatment.    10.0 % Outline Expectations for the Closure Phase of Treatment   The paper does not outline the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and does not make any connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper vaguely outlines the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes few connections in regards the phase of treatment.   The paper fully outlines the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes clear connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper provides an advanced outline of the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes sound connections in regards to the phase of treatment.   The paper provides a comprehensive outline of the expectations for the closure phase of treatment for the Vargas family and makes insightful connections in regards to the phase of treatment.    20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness      7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose   Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.   Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.    Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.   Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.   Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.    8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction   Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.   Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.   Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.    Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.   Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.    5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)   Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.   Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.   Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.   Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.   Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.    10.0 %Format      5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)   Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.   Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.   Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.    Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.   All format elements are correct.     5.0 % Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)   Sources are not documented.   Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.   Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.   Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.    Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.    100 % Total Weightage

Unit7PeerDiscResponse

Response Guidelines

Read as many of your peers’ posts as time allows, and respond to at least two of them. Try to choose posts that have had the fewest responses.

Your responses to other learners are expected to be substantive in nature and to reference the assigned readings, as well as other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature to support your views and writings. Use the following critique guidelines:

• The clarity and completeness of your peer’s post.
• The demonstrated ability to apply theory to practice.
• The credibility of the references.
• The structure and style of the written post.

M.Pendergrass (peer 1)

Adolescents go through various changes as they emerge.  Significant concerns of adults in the young and middle years are the need for intimacy and generativity.  These are forms of expression and the development of the self.  (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015)

“From a developmental perspective, then, the period of young adulthood should be a time when identity issues are resolved sufficiently to allow a person to make significant progress on two major tasks: The first is establishing and strengthening bonds with people who will accompany him on his life journey, and the second is becoming a productive worker” (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 439).  It would appear that young adults are not often afforded these opportunities in today’s society, as there are significant challenges in relationships and in the workforce.

Finally, a major consideration in development would be the impact of the attachment theory.  Often times, attachment theory has been related primarily to the bond between mother and child or caregiver and child during the infancy or toddler years.  However, attachment theory extends into the adult life as well.  There are several aspects to consider when trying to gain understanding of this impact.  In the nuclear family tradition, the idea is to gain understanding which attachment was developed in early childhood and how it carries through life, and how they might affect caregiving for the individual’s own children.  Furthermore, the peer/romantic partner tradition examines adult peer attachments.  Romantic and friendship relationships could be influenced by the previous attachments. (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015).

Reference

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). Life Span, The: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 4th Edition. [Bookshelf Online]. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781269907422/

L. Fields (peer 2)

Adult attachment theory focuses on relationships that were formed between the young adult and caregivers when the young adult was an adolescent (Broderick, & Blewitt, 2014). It states that these relationships can be detrimental to relationships formed as adults with others (Broderick, & Blewitt, 2014). One research study found that attachment to an authority figure such as a parent and the temperament of the child play a huge role in how an adult attaches themselves to others in different types of relationships and how they act in the relationship (Hendrick, & Hendrick, 1994). The challenges that the research encounters are the different types of temperament that a child has with a caregiver and also if the relationship or attitude of the caregiver and child changes (Hendrick, & Hendrick, 1994). They suggest that these variables also play a role in the type of attachment experienced and shown by adults. It also states that one type of relationship could be very different from another and can also play a role in determining the type of attachment style (Hendrick, & Hendrick, 1994). This can also influence how well an adult can hold a relationship.

Broderick, P. C., Blewitt, P. (01/2014). Life Span, the: Human Development for Helping Professionals, 4th Edition. [Bookshelf Online]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781269907422/

Hendrick, C., & Hendrick, S. S. (1994). Attachment theory and close adult relationships. Psychological Inquiry, 5(1), 38-41. doi:10.1207/s15327965pli0501_6