PYC4808 Assignment 3 Portfolio 2026 - Due 30 September 2026

PYC4808 Assignment 3 Portfolio 2026 - Due 30 September 2026 Naidoo Family Case StudyThe Naidoo family was referred to a university-affiliated psychology clinic by Maya’s school teacher because of her increasing withdrawal, repeated school absences, and a significant decline in academic performance. The family consists of Priya (42), Raj (45), their daughter Maya (16), their son Ethan (12), and Raj’s mother, Asha (68), who has lived with them for the past five years.During the initial session, Priya described Maya as “completely unmanageable” and stated that the family needs someone “to fix Maya before she ruins her future.” She reported that Maya stays out late without permission, has started vaping, refuses to attend family gatherings, and has become argumentative and disrespectful. Raj agreed with his wife, saying that Maya requires “firm boundaries” and that he is tired of the constant conflict at home. Maya, however, rejected this framing. She stated that she has been brought to therapy because she is “the easiest person to blame” and that no one is willing to look at what is really happening in the family.Priya and Raj acknowledged that their relationship has become strained. They described themselves as more like “housemates” than partners. Priya carries most of the emotional and practical responsibility for the children and the household, while Raj works long hours and tends to withdraw when conflict arises. Priya admitted that she often confides in Maya about her frustrations with Raj, saying, “Mom tells me everything. I know things about Dad that Section A Question 1 (30 marks) Using the ecosystemic perspective, provide a conceptualisation of the Naidoo family. Your answer must include the following: Presenting problem (4 marks) Identified patient (1 mark) Relational understanding of the family’s difficulties using first-order cybernetic (FOC) concepts. Your discussion must include rules/boundaries, triangles, style of relationships, and negentropy/entropy. (15 marks) Change from a first-order cybernetic perspective and the role of the therapist. (10 marks) Section B Question 2 (15 marks) Discuss Minuchin’s Structural Family Therapy model. In your answer, explain the model and apply it to the Naidoo family with specific reference to: Family structure Subsystems Alliances and coalitions Question 3 (15 marks) Discuss the first-order and second-order ethical considerations that a psychologist needs to take into account when working with the Naidoo family.