Working for families with dysfunctional children: An approach and structure for the first family therapy interview

Bryant, Carl

doi:10.1007/bf00757389

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“…Many professionals have described how and what to consider and do when meeting clients in psychotherapy or social work for the first time (Bryant 1984;Stierlin 1980;Tomm 1992). Important topics have encompassed the skills the therapist needs in order to conduct a successful first interview (Heller 1987;Paterson Williams et al 1998;Weber et al 1985), including how to ask adequate questions (Cabie and Fride 1990) and who to invite (Sveaass and Reichelt 2001).…”

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confidence: 98%

What Children Feel About Their First Encounter with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2009

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The first meeting in psychotherapeutic and psychosocial work, has a big impact on the continuation. It is a less explored research field. Children's ''voices'' tend to come in the back-ground in family therapy and other settings. In a project at CAP (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) the children's views were collected in interviews with parents and therapists present. The grounded theory analysis process was used. The children addressed the importance of the therapist's actions and positions in helping them to be able to communicate and to be in a dialogue. To be accepted and allowed to express feelings was important, and so was how the therapist managed to adjust to each person in the room and give space for various perspectives.

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What Children Feel About Their First Encounter with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2009

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“…An important consideration is to define target goals in such a way that success is possible. This builds a family's confidence and sense of competence and demonstrates the interventionist's ability to be a family helper (Aponte, 1976;Berger, 1986;Bryant, 1984). Research from other disciplines reviewed by Bailey (1987) suggests that ownership of goals is a critical factor in accomplishing goals.…”

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“…It is important in making connections between relevant aspects of the discussion and in summarizing and highlighting what has been discussed and decided. Effective summarizing helps a family see the variables in their situation and the possible courses of action (Bryant, 1984).…”

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confidence: 99%