Laying A Foundation

You can arrange for this meeting with your professor via e-mail. If it is not possible to schedule an appointment, you may seek approval from your professor to submit your responses in a Word document or as a video-recorded message.

To help lay the foundation for your study of postmodern models of MFT, your professor will guide the discussion to focus in on items from this list:

• Social Constructionism: What are some of the constructs related to social constructionism? What are the similarities and differences between systems theory and social constructionism?

• Postmodern Philosophy: What are the primary postmodern assumptions? What are some of the differences between modernist and postmodernist therapists?
• Recovery Model: What are the primary components of this model?
• Consult with your professor to learn how they identified a personal model of MFT.
• Additionally, find one concept you do not understand and discuss this concept with your professor to gain an understanding of it.

In addition to covering these areas, you can address any questions you have about the syllabus and the assignments for this course.

Length: Notes from your 20-minute conversation, or a 1-2-page summary of responses to the questions, not including title or reference pages

References: Additional references are not required but be sure to cite any sources used in preparing your conversation notes or summary.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.