Family Assessment: Integrating Multiple Clinical Perspectives

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

1 Introduction to Family Assessment

Family Assessment: A Form of Theory Based Assessment

Assessment and Therapy

The Definition of the Family

References

2 The Three-Level Model of Family Assessment

The Levels of the Family

Co-Evolving Development in Relationship Systems

Family Assessment Using the Three-Level Model

Interfaces and Connections Between the Levels

Key Concepts

References

Part I: The Initial Interview

3 First Contact and Preconditions for the Initial Interview

Overview of the Literature on First Contacts and Initial Interviews

The First Phone Contact

Assessment of Client-Therapist Relationship

Assessment of Family Strengths

Therapist Review of Family Strengths and Compliments

Conclusion

References

4 “A Problem Well Stated Is a Problem Half Solved.”

Defining Assessment

What to Assess?: The Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural Model of Human Nature

How to Assess: The Four Pillars and Assessment in Marriage

The Four Pillars of Assessment

Assessment in Marriage

Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation Model of Marriage

Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT)

Sound Marital House Theory

Other Assessment Considerations

Conclusion

References

5 Initial Interview with a Family

1. Phone Contact

2. The First Session

3. The Second Session – Play Session with Ben

4. The Third Session with the Parents

5. The Fourth Session with the Entire Family

References

Part II: Clinical Perspectives

6 The Context of Family Assessment

The Structure of the Institution

The Various Types of Institution

The Context of Referral

Which Other systems May Be Significant?

Contradictory Expectations and Obstacles

Self-Images and Coping Patterns within the Family

Implications for Other Systems

Concluding Remarks

References

7 The Family’s Social World

Introduction and Goals of the Chapter

Defining Culture

Historical Development and Major Proponents Associated with Multiculturally Based Assessment in Family Therapy

The Framework for Embracing Cultural Diversity: Major Assumptions and Concepts

Tenet 1: Consider a Larger Multidimensional Definition of Culture

Tenet 2: Interact with Others and Examine Similarities and Differences

Tenet 3: Accept and Celebrate a Personal Journey Towards Self-awareness

Overarching Tenet 4: Examine Individual Personal Experiences with Difference

Description of Our Assessment Process

Summary and Conclusions

References

8 The Multigenerational Perspective of Family Assessment

Introduction

Historical Development

Empirical Findings on Continuity over the Generations

The Dimensions of the Multigenerational Perspective

Family Myths

The Importance of Different Generations in Family Diagnostics

Children in Family Assessment

References

9 The Family Life Cycle and the Genogram

Introduction and Goals of the Chapter

The Historical Use of the Genogram

Research On the Genogram

Theoretical Underpinnings of Genogram Work

Using the Genogram in Assessment

Genograms With a Specific Focus

The Use of Technology

Conclusion

References

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX 2: Family Patterns to Consider (Adapted from Marlin, 1989)

10 Assessment of Parenting Styles and Behavior

Historical Development of Parenting Measures

Major Assumptions and Concepts

Parenting Measures

Instruments

Parenting Styles

Clinical Assessments

Case Example: The Stanley Family

Conclusion

References

11 Systemic Assessment

Delimiting the Term Systemic

Historical Development

Key Concepts/Techniques of the Milan Associates

Karl Tomm’s Typology of Questions

Circular and Reflexive Questions in More Detail

Research Evidence for the Model

Critique of the Systemic Approach to Assessment

Conclusion

References

12 Psychodynamic Assessment

What is the Aim of Psychodynamic Assessment?

The Interlocking of Past Relationship Experiences with Present Transactional Patterns: Explanatory Concepts

The Psychodynamics of the Partnership

The Psychodynamics of the Relationship between Parent and Child

The Psychodynamics of Sibling Relationships

Countertransference Analysis

The Condensation of Collusive Patterns in the Family Scene

References

13 Family Sculpture Procedures

Introduction

Major Assumptions and Concepts

Historical Developments and Early Proponents

Family Sculpture

Sculpture Used in Groups

Case Study

Simple Spatializations

Symbolic Figure Placement Techniques

Kvebaek Family Sculpture Technique (KFST)

Family Distance Doll Placement Technique (FDDPT)

Family System Test (FAST)

Research on Family Sculpture Techniques

Conclusion

References

List Of Contributors

Subject Index

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