1. Provide a brief synopsis of the film, giving enough information about the family and plot line to inform someone who has never seen the film (at least 1 page). 10 points
2. Choose and describe the theory of family therapy that you apply to the family depicted in the film. Provide enough description and historical background on the theory to inform someone who is unfamiliar with family therapy (at least 1 page). 20 points
3. Apply the theory to the family depicted in the film. How would you apply this model of family therapy to the family in the film? What would therapy “look like”?
a. What would occur in the first session? Who would likely be present?
b. How would you structure future sessions with the family?
c. What is the likely course of treatment? How many sessions would you have? Who would attend them? What would happen in them?
d. Provide a role play for solving one particular problem within the family. You’ll need to find a friend or colleague to take on the role of one member of the family, who presents the problem as it is depicted in the movie. They could have seen the film, or you could provide them with enough background information to present the problem.
4. Make a case for this theory as the most appropriate model to treat this family. 10 points
5. Proofread your paper for spelling, grammar, and mechanics10 points
