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3. Written paper 2: Family of origin Case study Choice of assignment 3a or 3b3a Present a case study of an individual, couple or family you are currently working with (orhave worked with). The case study should includei. An analysis of pertinent family of origin issues.ii. A discussion of the therapeutic impact these issues will have on future work with theindividual/couple/or family, and how this will be incorporated within your own clinicalperspectiveiii. An analysis of your family of origin issues that might impact on your therapeutic workwith this case and steps you might take to manage these.iv. Include a genogram as an appendixOR Assignment 3bi. Prepare a report on your understanding of your family-of-origin. This can be as broad oras focused as you wish. The paper should:ii. Demonstrate an application of theory to the task of understanding your family-of-origindynamics.iii. Identify ways in which you feel your family-of-origin experience has influenced you as atherapist.iv. Describe steps you have taken, or would like to take, to increase your level ofdifferentiation of self from your family-of-origin, or other changes you would like to makein your relationship with your family-of-originv. Include a genogram as an appendix.Required Readings from:e- Reserve in Curtin University library, literature searches as required and from the following texts:• Carter, B & Mc Goldrick, M (2005) The expanded family Life-cycle: Individual, Family, andsocial perspectives (3 rd Ed). New York: Pearson• Hughes, Daniel, A. (2007) Attachment Focused Family Therapy. W.W Norton & Co. NewYork.• Johnson S. M. (2004). The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: CreatingConnection. Brunner/Mazel, Publishers. New York.• Nichols, M.P with Schwartz, R.C. (2005). The essentials of family therapy (2nd Ed) Boston:Pearson Education, Inc.• Lieberman, A & Van Horn, P. (2008) Psychotherapy with infants and young children. NewYork, The Guilford Press.Useful Journals:• Infant Mental Health Journal• Journal of Marital and Family Therapy• Family Process• Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy• Journal of Family Therapy• Zero To ThreePage 46 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)