Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy

Written for graduate courses in family therapy, practicum and internship, the text is also suitable for advanced undergraduates taking an introductory family therapy course.

In this highly-anticipated new text, the reader will learn the key concepts and techniques of the various family therapy models, how to use these concepts to develop a case conceptualization of why a family is currently having difficulties, and what course of treatment might be most appropriate. Each chapter utilizes the same case family to explore the intricacies of how that model views the theory of problem formation as well as the theory of problem resolution. Further, a mock first session for each approach is provided to allow the reader to gain a richer grasp of how the models are enacted. Uniquely engaged with one case study family throughout, readers will be drawn into the depth and subtleties of applying the most prominent family therapies, integrating theories when necessary, for the betterment of the family involved in seeking treatment.

A robust Instructor's Resource Manual with Test Bank includes eight additional cases for exploration of a broader diversity of family constellations and presenting issues.

Auteur

Michael D. Reiter, Ph.D., LMFT, is Professor in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. He received a dual master's degree (Master of Education and Educational Specialist) in Counselor Education with sub-specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida, and a doctorate in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Michael is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. He has written extensively, and presented nationally and internationally on various aspect of solution-focused brief therapy. His first textbook, Therapeutic Interviewing: Essential Skills and Contexts of Counseling, published by Pearson, provides readers with the basic skills to engage in the therapeutic process.

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Table of Contents Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy Preface Ch. 1 Developing Case Conceptualizations I. The Importance of Having a Conceptual Lens II. Developing a Conceptualization a. Bowen Natural Systems Theory b. Contextual Therapy c. Satir Growth Model d. Brief Therapy: Mental Research Institute e. Strategic Family Therapy f. Milan Systemic Family Therapy g. Structural Family Therapy h. Solution Focused Brief Therapy i. Narrative Therapy III. Case Conceptualization a. Models of Case Conceptualization IV. Common Factors of Therapy a. Extratherapeutic Factors b. Relationship Factors c. Expectancy, Hope, & Placebo Factors d. Model and Technique Factors V. The Approach Fitting the Person Ch. 2 The Case: The Mosley Family I. Current State of the Family II. History of the Nuclear Family III. Stephen's Family-of-Origin IV. Miranda's Family-of-Origin Ch. 3 Bowen Natural Systems Theory (Christopher F. Burnett & Michael D. Reiter) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Individual Constituents of the Emotional System b. Emotional Triangles c. The Concept of Differentiation of Self d. Entering Therapy e. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Goals of Therapy b. Genograms c. Family Evaluation d. Prognosis III. Case Transcript Ch. 4 Contextual Therapy (Catherine Ducommon-Nagy & Michael D. Reiter) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. The Five Dimensions of Relational Reality i. The Dimension of Facts ii. The Dimension of Individual Psychology iii. The Dimension of Transactions iv. The Dimension of Relational Ethics 1. Reciprocity in Close Relationships 2. Destructive Entitlement 3. Parentification 4. Loyalties 5. Intergenerational Legacies 6. Invisible Loyalty 7. Split Loyalties v. The Ontic Dimension 1. The Dialectic Definition of the Self 2. The Paradoxical Definition of Autonomy b. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. The Goals of Therapy i. Definition of Health ii. The Goals of Therapy iii. Constructive Entitlement b. Multidirected Partiality i. The Therapeutic Contract ii. The Methodology of Multidirected Partiality iii. Multidirected Partiality as a Strategy c. The Process of Therapy d. The Role of the Therapist e. Termination of Therapy i. Exoneration III. Case Transcript Ch. 5 Satir Growth Model (Michael D. Reiter & Jean McLendon) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Families b. Symptoms c. Self-Worth d. Communication e. Communication Stances f. Connections g. Philosophy of People h. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Goals of Therapy b. The Person of the Therapist c. The Process of Therapy d. Stages of Therapy e. Techniques f. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 6 Brief Therapy: Mental Research Institute (Michael D. Reiter & Wendel A. Ray) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. First and Second Order Change b. Problems/Complaints c. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Who to Invite to Therapy b. The Process of Therapy c. Client Position d. Interventions e. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 7 Strategic Family Therapy (Michael D. Reiter & Wendel A. Ray) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Problems/Symptoms b. Family Life Cycle c. Family Organization d. Communication e. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Goals of Therapy b. Process of Therapy c. Giving Directives d. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 8 Milan Systemic Family Therapy (Michael D. Reiter & Shelley Green) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Families as Systems b. Control c. Labels d. Family Myths and Premises e. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Techniques of Therapy i. Positive Connotation ii. Ritual b. Three Guidelines of Therapy i. Hypothesizing ii. Circularity iii. Neutrality c. Questions d. Format of the Session e. Ending Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 9 Structural Family Therapy (Jay Lappin & Michael D. Reiter) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. The Family Referral b. Structural Family Therapy: A System for Changing Systems c. Seeing Differently d. The Therapist's Use of Self e. Family Development f. Couple/Partner Formation: The Mosleys g. Families with School Age & Adolescent Children h. Boundaries i. Maps: A Bridge between Problem & Resolution j. Cultural Considerations k. A Word About Larger Systems II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Forming the Therapeutic System i. Joining: Close, Median, Distant Positions ii. Joining: Close Position iii. Joining: Median Position and Tracking iv. Joining: Distant Position v. Enactments d. Techniques Provoking Disequilibrium and Change i. Reframing ii. Boundary Making & Unbalancing iii. Focus e. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 10 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Michael D. Reiter & Arlene Brett-Gordon) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Complaints b. The Three Rules c. Desire for Change d. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Building on What is Present b. Goals c. Change d. Expectations e. Questions i. Pretreatment Change Questions ii. Exceptions Questions iii. Scaling Questions iv. Miracle Questions v. What Else Questions f. Process of Therapy g. Interventions h. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 11 Narrative Therapy (Michael D. Reiter & James Hibel) I. Theory of Problem Formation a. Stories b. Unique Outcomes c. Landscape of Stories d. Cultural Considerations II. Theory of Problem Resolution a. Process of Therapy i. Externalizing Conversations ii. Re-authoring Conversations iii. Re-membering Conversations iv. Unique Outcome Conversations b. Termination of Therapy III. Case Transcript Ch. 12 Evolving Conceptualizations I. Model Evolution a. Structural Family Therapy b. Milan Systemic Family Therapy II. Model Integration a. Family Therapy Integration III. New Developments in the Field a. New Appr…