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Question

In Chapter 4, An Empowerment Perspective (Garvin, Gutierrez and Galinsky, 2017), the author discusses the purpose of group work from an empowerment perspective. The purpose of groups, from an empowerment perspective, is to "change oppressive cognitive, behavioral, social and political structures or conditions that thwart the control people have over their lives, that prevent them from accessing needed resources, and that keep them from participating in the life of their community" (p. 56).

Satir's Human Growth Model posits that the client possess the natural inclination toward growth and the resources for growth. It is the role of the therapist to activate these tendencies and act as a guide to the process of becoming more fully human.

Case Example:

Satir worked with a family of four, including Bob and his pregnant wife Betty, ages 36 and 27 respectively, Bob's two biological sons with his ex-wife Marsha. Aaron is four and Robbie is three years old. Bob currently has custody of the two boys related to allegations of abuse by their mother. Bob, Betty, Aaron, and Robbie have been a family unit for only about a year. While Bob is determined that the blended family include his two boys, Betty would prefer to leave the family rather than risk Robbie and/or Aaron harming her unborn baby.

Based upon your readings and the case example, develop a Family Treatment Plan (Template) from an empowerment perspective for these trauma and abuse survivors.