Both of the models help the family to express emotions that would have normally remained unsaid. A counselor that uses either one of these models will help the family come to a solution. In contrast, Narrative Family Therapy uses storytelling and the other interventions to help each individual express themselves. Each family member may feel like a valued part of the family. When a counselor uses Structural Family Therapy, may seem as if he or she is taking sides with an individual (Vetere, 2001). A counselor that uses Narrative Family Therapy will help the family create a story that the family will agree with (Shaylee & Brownlee,
Both of the models help the family to express emotions that would have normally remained unsaid. A counselor that uses either one of these models will help the family come to a solution. In contrast, Narrative Family Therapy uses storytelling and the other interventions to help each individual express themselves. Each family member may feel like a valued part of the family. When a counselor uses Structural Family Therapy, may seem as if he or she is taking sides with an individual (Vetere, 2001). A counselor that uses Narrative Family Therapy will help the family create a story that the family will agree with (Shaylee & Brownlee,