Family-Directed Structural Assessment: Facilitating Strengths-Based Family Assessment and Engagement

Authors

Tara McLendon, Northern Kentucky UniversityFollow

Abstract

This article provides a brief overview of the Family-Directed Structural Assessment Tool which is a strengths-based, family-driven assessment tool that has been developed during the last 10 years. A discussion of its application in a therapeutic family camp setting, a traditional outpatient clinic, a residential treatment environment, and a child welfare setting follows. Finally, implications for strengths-based family work and current projects are addressed.

Key Take Away Points

• Readers will be introduced to the Family-Directed Structural Assessment
• Readers will gain an understanding of ways in which the assessment tool has been implemented in a variety of service provision settings
• Readers will learn about current Family-Directed Structural Assessment Tool projects

Author Biography

Tara McLendon is an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University and has been an integral part of the development of the Family-Directed Structural Assessment Tool during the last 10 years.

Recommended Citation

McLendon, Tara (2013) "Family-Directed Structural Assessment: Facilitating Strengths-Based Family Assessment and Engagement," Journal of Family Strengths: Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58464/2168-670X.1214
Available at: https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/jfs/vol13/iss1/4

Responses to this Article:

Roger S. Friedman, Commentary on "Family-Directed Structural Therapy: Ten Years of Building on Family Strengths" (December 2013)