For your Final Project, you will write a 12 page theory paper that articulates your theoretical orientation toward working with couples and families. Your paper must include the following elements that evolve from your personal theoretical orientation: •The basic view of human nature as seen through your theoretical lens •Key factors that account for changes in behavior •An explanation of how intervention strategies are designed within this theoretical orientation •An explanation of how your theory conceptualizes mental health •Key factors that contribute to healthy family/couple relationships •A description of the skills necessary within this theoretical orientation to meet the agreed upon goals and outcomes for couples and families •The nature of the practitioner-client relationship and its relative importance •An explanation of the evidence to support your theoretical orientation as an appropriate intervention for couples and families in need. •Based on your couple/family theory, develop a primary intervention program for an area of need in your community or professional area of interest (include the purpose of the program, client population, and four major characteristics of the program that would contribute to its effectiveness)
