Diagnosis and Treatment of the Family Unit With Respect to the Character-Disordered Youngster

A review of family therapy goals is presented and discussed. Therapy goals are divided into two major categories: 1) Specific Goals for Specific Families; and 2) General Goals. The latter category is further divided into goals having to do with family interaction and those related to symptoms and character traits of individual family members. Familial and individual goals are discussed in relation to the concept of interrelated, hierarchically arranged systems.

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Different approaches to treatment of the child and the parents.

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Hallowitz

1962

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry

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The traditional approach of separate and individualized treatment of the child and parents is still practically the only approach used in many psychiatric clinics for children, in many other related agencies and in private practice. The authors challenge the validity of this state of affairs. Seven major treatment approaches and the criteria for their selective application—including the traditional ones—are described. The paper traces the historical development of the traditional approach and the current trends toward diversification. The authors' philosophy underlying the different approaches is outlined.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of the Family Unit With Respect to the Character-Disordered Youngster

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