Structural Family Therapy With Incarcerated Families

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Tadros ◽  
Natasha Finney
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Offender Rehabilitation ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Structural Family ◽  
Incarcerated Population

“Research has shown that close and supportive family relationships are a key ingredient of successful offender rehabilitation and that intimate partners and minor children may play a critical role in the process” (Datchi & Sexton, 2013, p. 280). Those affected by incarceration are underserved, specifically in the realm of mental health. There is a need for a better understanding of how systemic theories, such as structural family therapy (SFT) can be utilized with the incarcerated population. SFT is an evidence-based systemic model and defines a problem in terms of family structures, boundaries, hierarchies, roles, rules, and patterns of interaction and coalitions. Thus, the current case study examines family therapy utilizing the SFT model with a family, in which a father was incarcerated. The implication of the current case study is to explore the effectiveness of using the SFT model as the primary approach to treating the incarcerated population.

Exploring the Utilization of Structural and Medical Family Therapy With an Incarcerated Mother Living With HIV

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 624-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Tadros ◽  
Natasha Finney
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Medical Family Therapy ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Case Application ◽  
Incarcerated Population ◽  
Living With Hiv

The incarcerated population is considered an underserved population, specifically in regard to their ability to access and receive mental health services. There is a gap in existing literature addressing the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals who also suffer from chronic illnesses. The purpose of this case study is to provide an exploration of how medical family therapy and structural family therapy can be integrated to inform the treatment of incarcerated individuals and their families who are experiencing a physical health illness. A case application will be provided to highlight how the integrated approach can be utilized to conceptualize and treat those incarcerated and their families. Treatment was shown to be effective as evidenced by the outcomes of an incarcerated mother with HIV and her daughter.

scholarly journals Structural family therapy untuk memperbaiki interaksi dalam keluarga

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Herliana Rahmi Saputri
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Structural Family ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Good Pattern ◽  
The Subject

Problems in the family is the result of a reaction to the social interaction between family members. Bad communication and obscurity of interaction between family members leads to misunderstandings in family relationships. Structural Family Therapy used to improve the pattern of communication in the family. The subject consists of three members of the family. The data were obtained using interview and observation. The intervention was carried out in five sessions. The results of the intervention were each family member has a good pattern of communication, reduced misunderstandings, clear regulations and role in the interaction between them.

Integration of Structural Family Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy With High-Conflict Couples

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Finney ◽  
Eman Tadros
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ◽  
Multiple Stressors ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Structural Family ◽  
High Conflict ◽  
The Family ◽  
Working Together

There is a gap in existing literature regarding the integration of family therapies and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with high-conflict couples and families. A case application is utilized to highlight how the integration of structural family therapy (SFT) and DBT can inform the conceptualization and treatment of clients. The following case study involves a high-conflict, Children’s Services Bureau–referred couple presenting to therapy with reported multiple stressors and problems. For the purposes of this article, therapeutic change occurs within the family unit, by accepting each member as they are, while at the same time working together to change maladaptive familial structures. The aim of this article is to begin closing the gap in research by exploring how structural family therapy and dialectical behavior can be integrated to create a comprehensive theory and approach to treatment.

scholarly journals Structural Family Therapy with a Client Diagnosed with Dissociative Disorder

2020 ◽  
pp. 025371762096906
Author(s):  
Moorshid Mon Thayyil ◽  
Akanksha Rani
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Individual Therapy ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Dissociative Disorder ◽  
Family Assessment ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Structural Family ◽  
Individual Assessment

Structural Family Therapy is one of the most widely used family therapy model which focuses on bringing change in structural and functional aspect of the family. This article focuses on the use of structural family therapy with a client diagnosed with Dissociative Disorder. An in-dept analysis of the case was done by using case study design. The Case Study is presented with client's background, individual assessment, family assessment, the treatment plan with techniques and outcome of interventions. Individual assessment showed that client had low self-esteem, poor problem-solving skills, insecure attachment and inter-personal conflict with the father. Family assessment revealed that client was never allowed to explore and develop according to his individual and unique characteristics. As he grew older the mother became more enmeshed and father became too rigid in terms of his expectation from the client. In order to reduce tensions between parents and cope up with stressful situation client started dissociating. Individual therapy focused on enhancing client's current level of functioning, improving his coping skills and learning to be more assertive in a relationship. Therapy with family emphasized on restructuring unhealthy boundaries by regulating power dynamics within relationship and correcting dysfunctional hierarchies. The outcome of interventions was improvement in family's functioning, interaction pattern and changes in power dynamics within relationship.

Gender Conformity and Suicide: A Case Study Integrating Structural Family Therapy and Satir Experiential Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-300
Author(s):  
Justin S. Romney ◽  
Lindsey G. Hawkins ◽  
Kristy L. Soloski
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Structural Family Therapy ◽  
Experiential Therapy ◽  
Entire Family ◽  
Structural Family ◽  
Transgender Youth ◽  
Gender Conformity ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Based

Recent studies have shown that suicidality among transgender youth are 3.6 times more likely to report suicidal ideation and 3.2 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with cisgender youth. To alleviate the suicide rates among transgender youth, research suggests the need for family-based interventions. This case study explores the integration of structural family therapy and the Satir growth model to increase connection and support within the family, while also creating clear boundaries that are protective and growth-enhancing. This study provides a session by session overview of how the therapist integrated the models while working with the entire family unit.

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