Counseling Twins: A Family Counseling Issue

Abstract

Although twins belong to the same family, they experience unique challenges throughout their life span. If counselors recognize the family issues involved in the unique concerns of twins, counselors can more effectively counsel twins. This article will explore the twin bond and the close relationship that twins share. Specifically, both strengths and weaknesses of the twin bond will be depicted. A case example will demonstrate common concerns among twin clients, and a case conceptualization will be included. By identifying the family issues experienced by twins, counselors will be more successful in addressing twin clients’ needs. Implications for counseling and future research will be recommended.

Family and Systems Theory in Counselor Education: A PRISMA Systematic Review

“…Some articles identified by the primary theme of Cybernetics directly reference the intersection of various forces as creating the interaction effect, such as with family of origin and career impact (Barclay et al, 2011; Dipeolu et al, 2020; Fider et al, 2014; Johnson et al, 2014; Lustig & Xu, 2018; Maddy et al, 2015; Makhija et al, 2019; McAdams et al, 2018; Porter & Henriksen, 2016; Waliski et al, 2012; Wright et al, 2020), family of origin and symptom development and treatment (Buser et al, 2014; Haiyasoso & Trepal, 2019; Lampis et al, 2020; Noble & Bradley, 2019; Noble et al, 2017; Wang et al, 2016; Watts et al, 2020; Williams et al, 2016), familial dynamics and spiritual development (Hooper & Newman, 2011; Jankowski & Hooper, 2014; Muselman & Wiggins, 2012), familial dynamics and developmental outcomes (Fish & Priest, 2011; Gold, 2013; He, 2017; Hoekstra & Katz, 2021; Kataoka & Tsuchiya, 2020; Lenz & Oliver, 2018; Li et al, 2018; Messina et al, 2018; Wilkinson & Dewell, 2019), and attachment development and impact (Bernardon & Pernice-Duca, 2012; Coffman & Swank, 2021; Myrick et al, 2014; Toof et al, 2020; Willcox et al, 2019). Others allude to cybernetics indirectly such as with physical disability and substance abuse (Feather et al, 2018), as well as other contextual factors like incarceration (Tadros, 2021; Tadros & Finney, 2018).…”

Brazilian portuguese version of twin relationship questionnaire (TRQ-BR): Evidence of validity

“…Both strengths and vulnerabilities of twin’s relationships are notable in the life stories of twins, such as shared through Vizinhos de Útero: Irmãos Gêmeos [Neighbors in the womb: Twin siblings], which inspired a book by Pompeu (2012). A better knowledge of twins’ needs by parents, teachers and counselors can contribute to promoting healthier emotional development (Noble et al, 2017; Noble & Bradley, 2019).…”