Running Head: VIGNETTE ONE 5 VIGNETTE ONE ANALYSIS Vignette Analysis One John Doe California Southern University <The vignette is located on the last page of this document. Do not include the vignette in your assignment> Narrative Therapy A narrative therapist would listen respectfully to John and Mary’s stories, and to understand the influence that these stories have had on their lives (Corey, 2013). “Because of the power of dominant culture narratives, individuals tend to internalize the messages from these dominant discourses, which often work against the life opportunity of the individual” (p. 410). Growing up in a culture where he may have experienced racism and prejudice, John may have internalized a story that children must toughen up to the world. “Within the family, African-American parents use a number of disciplinary actions that prepare children to live in a racist environment where unfairness and discrimination are common. In that vein, respect for authority is typically nonnegotiable in African-American families; children who are disrespectful receive the most severe forms of punishment-usually physical” (Evans, 2013, p.65). Thus, the heavy-handed discipline John experienced himself as a child may be an acceptable cultural narrative of his own parenting style with his sons today. John’s view of the school of hard knox may represent his narrative that his sons should attend school where they will learn to, cope with racism, which includes developing a tough skin. Mary may have internalized a story from her own childhood where traditional African-American mothers raise daughters to be empowered and independent but for their sons, independence is not stressed as strongly and punishment is not as severe, often enabling their male children (Evans, 2013). This could explain her desire to protect and her sons from harmful aspects of life and John’s harsh disciplinary measures. The therapist must be aware of stereotyping and learn how to recognize diversity issues and work with John and Mary in the context of their worldview. It is an ethical obligation for counselors to develop sensitivity to cultural differences (Corey, 2013). While John’s style of discipline may be culture-laden, the therapist must look at his or her own professional obligation according to the legal and ethical code of the state in which they work. Listening with an Open Mind Narrative therapists must listen to clients without judgment or blame, affirming and valuing them. This might be difficult for the therapist in the vignette since there is already a judgment on John through problematic narratives of the therapist’s own father. The therapist may have difficulty working with John without imposing their value systems and interpretations. The therapist must listen to this couple’s problem-saturated stories without getting stuck (Core.

1. Running Head: VIGNETTE ONE
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VIGNETTE ONE ANALYSIS
Vignette Analysis One
John Doe
California Southern University
<The vignette is located on the last page of this document. Do
not include the vignette in your assignment>
Narrative Therapy
A narrative therapist would listen respectfully to John and
Mary’s stories, and to understand the influence that these
stories have had on their lives (Corey, 2013). “Because of the
power of dominant culture narratives, individuals tend to
internalize the messages from these dominant discourses, which
often work against the life opportunity of the individual” (p.
410). Growing up in a culture where he may have experienced
racism and prejudice, John may have internalized a story that
children must toughen up to the world. “Within the family,
African-American parents use a number of disciplinary actions
that prepare children to live in a racist environment where
unfairness and discrimination are common. In that vein, respect

2. for authority is typically nonnegotiable in African-American
families; children who are disrespectful receive the most severe
forms of punishment-usually physical” (Evans, 2013, p.65).
Thus, the heavy-handed discipline John experienced himself as
a child may be an acceptable cultural narrative of his own
parenting style with his sons today. John’s view of the school of
hard knox may represent his narrative that his sons should
attend school where they will learn to, cope with racism, which
includes developing a tough skin. Mary may have internalized a
story from her own childhood where traditional African-
American mothers raise daughters to be empowered and
independent but for their sons, independence is not stressed as
strongly and punishment is not as severe, often enabling their
male children (Evans, 2013). This could explain her desire to
protect and her sons from harmful aspects of life and John’s
harsh disciplinary measures. The therapist must be aware of
stereotyping and learn how to recognize diversity issues and
work with John and Mary in the context of their worldview. It is
an ethical obligation for counselors to develop sensitivity to
cultural differences (Corey, 2013). While John’s style of
discipline may be culture-laden, the therapist must look at his
or her own professional obligation according to the legal and
ethical code of the state in which they work.
Listening with an Open Mind
Narrative therapists must listen to clients without judgment
or blame, affirming and valuing them. This might be difficult
for the therapist in the vignette since there is already a
judgment on John through problematic narratives of the
therapist’s own father. The therapist may have difficulty
working with John without imposing their value systems and
interpretations. The therapist must listen to this couple’s
problem-saturated stories without getting stuck (Corey, 2013).
Externalization and Deconstruction
Narrative therapists believe that problems are often
products of the cultural world or the power relations in which
the world is located. By helping John and Mary understand the

3. cultural narratives as being separate from who they are as
individuals, the couple can deconstruct their story lines and
generate a more positive, healing story. Deconstruction and
externalization often involve questions about the problem in a
historical and future context. Thus, the therapist might ask both
John and Mary when the problem about parenting differences
first appeared in their lives, how deeply the problem has
affected each of them, and what would it mean to them if the
problem continued. The goal would be to help the couple make
a choice to continue to live by problem-saturated stories or
create alternative stories, thus developing narratives of hope
(Corey, 2103).
References
Corey, G. (2013). Theory and Practice of Counseling and
Psychotherapy (Ninth ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Evans, K.M. (2013). Culturally alert counseling with African
Americans. In G. McAuliffe & Associates (Ed.), Culturally alert
counseling: A comprehensive introduction (2nd ed., pp. 125-
150). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
John and Mary, an African-American couple, arrive at your
office 10 minutes late for their first session. You notice that you
are annoyed at their tardiness, yet you remain professional
during the intake session. John and Mary have 3 sons, ages 4, 7
and 10. They decided to come to therapy for your advice on
how to manage parenting of their middle child, who they
describe as a behavior problem. John complains that Mary
“babies” their 7 year old son. John feels that the boy needs to
“suck it up and act like a man”. Mary tells you that John is “just
like his own father” who was very militant in his parenting style
and “disciplines with a heavy hand”. Mary tells you that it
breaks her heart to see her middle son cry, as she was also a

4. middle child and struggled growing up. Mary wants to home
school the boys to keep them safe from the influences of the
public school system. John feels that the best way for boys to
learn is from the “school of hard knox” and that Mary needs to
cut the apron strings. As the therapist, you find yourself siding
with Mary as you reflect on your own strict and demanding
father.
Please do not copy and paste the vignette in your actual
assignment.
As a Narrative Therapist, discuss what you see in this family.
Consider the concepts of Listening With an Open Mind,
Externalization and Deconstruction
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learning module.
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distance learning module.
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trainees in the distance learning module.
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learning module.
Analyzes the information conveyed to trainees in the distance
learning module, using supporting research.
Articulate how a distance learning module fits into the overall
training program design.

5. Does not identify how a distance learning module fits into the
overall training program design.
Identifies, but does not articulate how a distance learning
module fits into the overall training program design.
Articulates how a distance learning module fits into the overall
training program design.
Analyzes how a distance learning module fits into the overall
training program design, using supporting research.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of distance learning on an
organization’s training strategy.
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employee development.
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development.
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development, and illustrates using authentic examples to
support analysis.
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measure the transfer of learning.
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incorporated to measure the transfer of learning.
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measure the transfer of learning.

6. Illustrates how practice and feedback are incorporated to
measure the transfer of learning, and provides supporting
details.
Evaluate the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance
learning module in the training and development program.
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distance learning module in the training and development
program.
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measurements used for a distance learning module in the
training and development program.
Evaluates the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance
learning module in the training and development program.
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learning module, and summarizes the pros and cons for the
training and development program.
Overview
Articulate how technology fits into effective training program
design and evaluation. Analyze how a distance learning module
impacts organizational training strategies and employee
development.
For this assessment, you will incorporate technology into your
training and development program by designing a distance
learning module.
Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so
you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency 2: Demonstrate effective training program design,
development, and implementation.
. Describe the information conveyed to trainees in the distance
learning module.
. Articulate how a distance learning module fits into the overall

7. training program design.
· Competency 3: Demonstrate effective training program
measurement and evaluation.
. Illustrate how practice and feedback are incorporated to
measure the transfer of learning.
. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of distance learning on an
organization's training strategy.
· Competency 4: Assess the impact of technology on an
organization's training strategy.
. Analyze how distance learning supports employee
development.
· Competency 5: Identify effective organizational processes and
roles for employee development.
. Evaluate the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance
learning module in the training and development program.
Context
A distance learning module in a training program can be used in
the following ways:
· Before a group training, to develop the group's basic skills or
knowledge.
· During the training program, to supplement classroom
training.
· After the training program, to follow up.
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To be effective, a distance learning module in a training
program must contain:
· Information the trainees have not previously learned.
· Practice or the opportunity to do what has just been learned.
· Feedback on what was practiced correctly or what went wrong.
Questions to consider
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helpful to consider the questions below. You are encouraged to
discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an
interested friend, or a member of the business community, in
order to deepen your understanding of the topics.
· What diversity and cross-cultural factors might you consider

8. in the design of your distance learning module?
· What impact might the age of trainees have on the use of
technology in training?
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University Library and are linked directly in this course.
· Wagner, R. J., Vanevenhoven, J. P., & Bronson, J. (2010). A
top ten list for successful online courses. Journal of Online
Learning and Teaching, 6(2), 542.
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· Blanchard, N. P., & Thacker, J. (2013). Effective training (5th
ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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Requirements
For this assessment, complete the following:
· Describe the information conveyed to trainees in the distance

9. learning module.
· Articulate how a distance learning module fits into the overall
training program design.
· Assess the strengths and weaknesses of distance learning on
an organization's training strategy.
· Illustrate how practice and feedback are incorporated to
measure the transfer of learning.
· Analyze how distance learning supports employee
development.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of measurements used for a distance
learning module in the training and development program.
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