Family Therapy Cases

Family treatment is considered a necessity when they are the family of a recovering substance abuser. What types of treatment are out their? Why do families need therapy, they aren’t the ones with the problem? As we know from studying system theory, all things within a system even though they are independent are also interrelated. This means that the action of one causes a reaction of the rest of the things within the system. This is why family therapy is a crucial component of a recovery addict achieving and maintaining sobriety.

Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy employed to assist members of a family in improving communication systems, conflict resolution, and to help the family to deal with certain problems that manifest in the behavior of members. In most cases, deviance in a family member is an indication of underlying family dysfunctions. This paper looks the counselling procedure that can be applied to help the Kline family solve their problems. It answers certain questions including those of the expected challenges during therapy and ways of dealing with the challenges.

If you are struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction, your disease also affects everyone around you, especially your family. Families function as a system. Think of this system like the parts of a computer. Various parts work together to allow a user to type, scroll down, view images, and listen to sounds. If one part is malfunctioning, the entire system goes down. For example, if the monitor were to stop working, the user would be unable to see any websites or programs on the computer. All parts need to be up and running for the system to work harmoniously. Families are the same. When one family member is suffering, the entire family unit suffers. If you require addiction treatment, your family needs to be included in every step of the

From the first scene of Wonder (2017) it is evident that the family observed, or the Pullmans, had a genuine intent to support the system while playing specific roles. In internal family systems therapy (IFS), each of these parts is valuable, has good intentions, and wants to play a positive role in the system (Kayij-Wint, 2017). Schwartz (2013) defined the IFS view of the mind as, “...a dynamic system comprising many sub-minds, called parts known as exiles, managers, and firefighters” (p. 807). For this reason the authors will analyze the family through the lens of IFS focusing on the maladaptive symptoms that disrupt the Self, and the parts each individual embodied due to

This clinician met with the patient, and his mother to engage in a family therapy session to discuss and develop a safe and stable discharge plan. The patient's mother reports "he really loves us". She reports she is concerned about the patient driving his vehicle upon discharge. She reports prior to admission she "took his keys" for safety purposes and he became physically aggressive due to wanting to drive his vehicle. She reports she completed paperwork and is awaiting a Medicaid hearing. She reports no date has been provided yet. She reports the patient was not consuming his psychotropic medication approximately two months prior to admission. She reports she advocated for his discharge from Duke Hospital because she was not aware his mental

Thank you for taking your time to speak with me today. I’m grateful you’re willing to let me back into your care, and I don’t know how to express the reactions I’m having to our conversation. In my time at ERC I’ve found writing a better alternative to a chatting, and I feel as though my conversations with you are easier when we’ve pre-discussed them.

There are mutual influences between an individual and their social environment. There are also at-risk factors involved in the life of a developing adolescent that interconnects with a series of reciprocal systems. I can recall as a developing adolescent quickly maturing into adulthood, the many social, economic, external and internal influences that contributed to certain at-risk behaviors. These type of influences impacted me directly and indirectly. I was influenced by the several environments I was in, and I also contributed to influencing the environment around me. Attempting to exert control over uncontrollable circumstances only lead to desperate situations and weighty consequences. However, learning to accept my present

The family has come into therapy about concerns they have with Allison regarding her choices in friends, slipping grades and decreased family time.

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Davis (2016) asserted that previous paper that family system therapy has a 3-way communication commitment between parents and children. Although it is not always 3 ways, it can be multiple depending on how big the family may be:

Two fundamental concepts according to the Bowen Model in the video, Family Therapy: Universal and Unique Approaches to Solving Problems (Microtraining Associates, 2012) suggest a strong emphasis on the family of origin relationships and the use of a genogram as homework. When families connect through the matrimonial stage, commitment is the new couple’s major undertaking. Moreover, two whole systems of the relationship are changed. However, complications at the marital stage might appear to be mostly amongst the spouses, that often reflect a failure to separate from families of origin that put too much pressure on a couple (Nichols, 2012, p. 81). In viewpoint, there is a triangular relationship between Brian,

The most important aspect in the reading is creativity in play therapy. The textbook noted the importance aspect is being opened minded and self-ware of creativity. There is misconception about creative development which is substantial for counselors to be aware regarding implementing play in therapy. The reading indicated that a growth mindset is a way to develop change, ability to improve and decrease worrying about imperfection (Gil, 2015 p. 57-59). Another major aspect in the reading was the three interacting dimensions, such as creative mindsets, creative thinking, and expressive processes. Having a creative mindset was explained as being playful and

Family Therapy, sometimes called family focus therapy or family systems therapy is a style of psychological therapy that works to revolution the relationships within families to help them better cope with varies problems. Family therapy aids family members find constructive ways to support each other. Family therapy can be beneficial in childhood and adult situations as well as conduct and mood disorders, eating disorders, drug abuse and psychiatric illnesses as well as couples suffering difficulties.

Therapist met with the client at the group home for individual therapy. Therapist introduced himself to the client. Client was informed of the risks and benefits of the therapy, freedom of choices, privacy rights, confidentiality, and the limits of confidentiality. Therapist explained child abuse, dependent adult and older adult mandated reporting laws and limits of confidentiality to the client and informed on the status of marriage family therapist intern under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, Sally S. Michael, LMFT. Therapist-assisted with client (intent, plan, and means) for homicidal and suicidal ideation and other potential high-risk behaviors. Therapist discussed with client the demographic and special service needs, and current

A goal in the initial phase of treatment is to listen and to interpret all patterns that are related to the conflict of the family. The therapist needs to be attentive to the different patterns in how the family portrays. This is to reduce the family from splitting, idealizing, and to reduce the defensive strategies to try to eliminate the conflict within the family members.