Discuss how each branch of the strategic and systemic therapies would explain Tommy’s problem, how the problem developed, and which interventions might be used to treat Tommy and his family.

TASK

Consider the following example: sixteen-year-old Tommy recently began refusing to go outside his house. Discuss how each branch of the strategic and systemic therapies (e.g., an MRI therapist, a Haley-style strategic therapist, a Madanes-style strategic therapist, and a Milan-style systemic therapist) would explain Tommy’s problem, how the problem developed, and which interventions might be used to treat Tommy and his family.