Family Sculpting: I. Some doubts and some possibilities

Hearn, Jeff; Lawrence, Marilyn

doi:10.1046/j..1981.00569.x

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“…multi‐family therapy and Maudsley family therapy; Eisler, 2005). It makes use of non‐verbal modes of expression (Hearn & Lawrence, 1981; Papp et al, 2013), which may be of particular benefit when the family are finding the narrative mode of externalising more difficult to engage with. Examples of incorporating the sculpt into the process of externalising AN are given by Atkins and Warner (2000) and Voriadaki et al (2015).…”

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Externalisation in family‐based treatment of anorexia nervosa: The therapist's experience

Lonergan

Whyte

Ryan

2021

Journal of Family Therapy

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Family‐based treatment (FBT) is an evidence‐based treatment for adolescent eating disorders that incorporates many principles from family therapy. It uses the externalisation of anorexic thoughts and behaviours to separate the person from the anorexia nervosa (AN) through language and metaphor. Little is known about how clinicians understand, conceptualise and support families to externalise. Semi‐structured interviews conducted with FBT‐trained clinicians working in child and adolescent mental health services were analysed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: the clinician’s use of externalisation, the impact on family functioning and the barriers to externalisation. Externalisation can support a young person’s recovery from AN when used in conjunction with other therapeutic skills. Clinicians should be aware of potential barriers to the implementation of externalisation, such as problem awareness, age and duration of illness. Clinicians value externalisation as an important therapeutic technique within the FBT model, while acknowledging that the ‘ED as illness’ metaphor can challenge their own beliefs. Externalisation can improve family functioning, family communication and reducing conflict within relationships in families with AN. Lack of insight into the AN can present as a barrier to externalisation for a young person.

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Externalisation in family‐based treatment of anorexia nervosa: The therapist's experience

Lonergan

Whyte

Ryan

2021

Journal of Family Therapy

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“…Family sculpting was further developed by such prominent family therapists as Virginia Satir, Jay Haley and Lynne Hoffman, who looked to reach beyond words and evoke emotional responses when working with families. Hearn and Lawrence (Hearn and Lawrence, 1981, 1988) provide in‐depth reviews of family sculpting.…”

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Show me! Using digital figures to facilitate conversations in systemic therapy

Balmbra¹,

Raimundo

2021

Journal of Family Therapy

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This paper is about the value of using small figures and props in systemic therapy and presents two novel digital programs designed for data tablets and personal computers. People in my Life and Play of Life have been developed independently by the authors to facilitate communication and insight and they are presented together with their different theoretical and methodological backgrounds and brief case studies. The authors point to the general contribution of figures in conversation and comment on why digital versions can also have their place in a therapist’s repertoire, no matter what their approach. Practitioner points Presenting two novel digital methods for systemic therapy Provision of visual, spatial, and temporal cues can enhance therapeutic conversations with clients with a range of communication styles and abilities Active and playful digital methods can engage children and families in systemic practice

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“…One of the techniques used by teachers, family life educators, and therapists to improve their students' or clients' family lives is family sculpturing (Bell, 1986;Constantine, 1978;Duhl, 1983;Hearn & Lawrence, 1981;Papp, Silverstein, & Carter, 1973;Satir, 1972;Simon, 1972). Although this technique may appear similar to art therapy (Landgarten, 1987), its use in this assignment is primarily educational in nature.…”

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Using Family Sculptures in the Family Science Classroom

Cottle

2003

Journal of Teaching in Marriage & Family

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Since it was first used in the classroom (Wedemeyer & Grotevant, 1982), the family sculpture assignment has assisted students in learning systems theory concepts, such as structure, process, emotions, paradigms, and boundaries. Using images, shapes, and drawings, students create a collage to represent their family and then describe the sculpture and reasoning behind the images, spacing, color, and motivation for their inclusion. This creative assignment has been modified based upon classroom use at Brigham Young University to more effectively teach students system theory concepts. The original assignment has been divided into two separate sculptures to help students separate the beliefs and emotions of the family. Examples of this assignment are presented along with suggestions for evaluating and grading the assignment. Also, the ethical implications for the use of the family sculpture assignment are explored and recommendations are offered.

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Family Sculpting: I. Some doubts and some possibilities

Cited by 9 publications

References 15 publications

Externalisation in family‐based treatment of anorexia nervosa: The therapist's experience

Externalisation in family‐based treatment of anorexia nervosa: The therapist's experience

Show me! Using digital figures to facilitate conversations in systemic therapy

Using Family Sculptures in the Family Science Classroom

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