What can systemic psychotherapy offer clinical practice and public debates on assisted dying?
This article sets the context of legalized assisted dying with a précis of the international terrain. Case examples of people facing terminal or chronic illness are presented alongside the research literature, to illustrate the bio‐psycho‐social domains inhabited by those seeking assisted dying. The article then presents a case for what systemic psychotherapy has to offer, suggesting a range of approaches, methods and techniques. Following core tenets of systemic psychotherapy, the article is not predicated on an either/or standpoint. Rather, neutrality and curiosity are centralized, to facilitate discussion, debate a...
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Liz Forbat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A work ‐individual‐family inquiry on mental health and family responsibilities of dealers employed in the Macau gaming industry
The anxiety, depression and sleep quality levels of a sample of 1124 Macau casino dealers are examined in this study which uses a mixed method study with a work‐individual‐family approach. In total, 113 dealers are interviewed on the impacts of casino employment on their family life. The results of the quantitative analysis shows that over half of the participants (55.4%) have a score that is over the cut‐off point for depression, a quarter (25.8%) are considered to have anxiety, and about two‐thirds (77%) report poor sleep quality. The qualitative analysis results indicate that despite the financial benefits, fami...
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Simon Tak ‐mau Chan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Sarah Barratt and Wendy Lobatto (eds.) Surviving and Thriving in Care and Beyond – Personal and Professional Perspectives. London: Karnac, 2016, 303pp., ISBN 978 1 78220 301 8, £24.66.
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Source: Journal of Family Therapy - April 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Paula Boston Tags: Book Review Source Type: research
Living in the line of fire: the impact of the exposure to warfare on couple relationships
This study shows that stress created by exposure to war might also enrich some aspects of couple relationships
This enrichment, such as in the ability to communicate, to share, and to reach agreement and trust, should be taken into consideration when planning and implementing therapy (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michal Shamai, Guy Enosh, Ronit Machmali ‐Kievitz, Dvorit Gilad Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Living in the line of fire: the impact of the exposure to warfare on couple relationships
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Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Influence of autism on fathering style among Black American fathers: a narrative inquiry
Journal of Family Therapy,Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 224-246, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Immigrant family members negotiating preferred cultural identities in family therapy conversations: a discursive analysis
Journal of Family Therapy,Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 201-223, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)
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Journal of Family Therapy,Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 224-246, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)
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Journal of Family Therapy,Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 201-223, April 2018. (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Influence of autism on fathering style among Black American fathers: a narrative inquiry
This study presents the narratives of six Black American fathers of individuals with autism and how autism influences their fathering practice. Results suggest fathering individuals with autism can yield greater patience in fathering practice, amidst some normative challenges associated with the diagnosis. Family therapists serving Black families and fathers of children with autism can enhance the therapeutic alliance by acknowledging cultural influences on fathering and family practices. Recommendations for clinical practice and research are shared.
Practitioner points
Autism influences family systems in unique ways acros...
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Michael D. Hannon, Ebony E. White, Tyce Nadrich Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Immigrant family members negotiating preferred cultural identities in family therapy conversations: a discursive analysis
This article draws from a qualitative study of family therapy conversations with a sample of sixteen video‐recorded sessions with nine immigrant families and their therapists, and from separate interviews with each family member. Selected segments of therapy conversations and subsequent individual interviews were transcribed verbatim for the analysis. We show exemplars of how therapists help immigrant family members move beyond dis‐preferred cultural membership ascriptions (i.e. misrecognition) by foregrounding cultural identities family members deem more appropriate. We conclude by discussing how this preference‐ani...
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: In és Sametband, Tom Strong Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Co ‐constructing family therapy in the Asian Chinese family diasporas of mainland China, Malaysia, Macau, Singapore and Taiwan
This article is co‐authored by seven experienced Asian therapists from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. They share their insights into working with Chinese families in Asia. In addition to considering cultural dimensions, the authors attempt to consolidate the understanding of Asian Chinese families by focusing on the effects of socio‐economic and political development. Other than focusing on the unique characteristics and challenges of working with Chinese families in their region, they highlight the most useful therapeutic stances and approaches when working with Asian Chin...
Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Timothy Sim, Xiao Yi Fang, Simon Chan, Johnben Teik Cheok Loy, Sharon Sng, Rebecca Lo, Wentao Chao, Reenee Singh Tags: Special section on Asian Chinese Families Source Type: research
Special issue: double joy ‐ Asian Chinese families and Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
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Source: Journal of Family Therapy - March 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Timothy Sim, Wentao Chao Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
