Pub Date : 2021-10-02DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1987116
Michelle Cappetto, Eman Tadros
ABSTRACT Introduction: Materialism is a value that reflects the principle that possessions are imperative in people’s lives. Relational satisfaction is a partner’s subjective assessment of a relationship. Prior literature has documented the negative relationship between materialism and life satisfaction. Method: The research question asks, if there an impact between living a materialistic lifestyle and relational satisfaction? Results: A hierarchical multiple regression found that materialist values are a statistically significant predictor of relational satisfaction. Discussion: MFTs can address materialistic tendencies within the couples that may be negatively influencing their relationship. Limitations, implications for clinical practice, and future directions are discussed.
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Pub Date : 2021-08-23DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1954862
Jason N. Linder, Alba Niño, Sesen Negash, Sandra A. Espinoza
ABSTRACT In this paper, we present a literature review on integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy. Both are highly effective therapeutic models (one mainly used for individual trauma treatment and the other for strengthening attachment bonds in couples) that have gained significant traction and ample empirical support in the last three decades. Mental health therapists are increasingly experimenting with integrating these two models and have found that they can complement each other well; however, their integration is not well understood due to scant literature. Thus, we include research findings, clinical case examples, and theoretical discussions to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of affairs on integrating these two models. We hope that this paper will highlight prior and existing practices and inspire clinicians to consider the clinical potential of integrating EFT and EMDR to increase effective therapy for couples affected by trauma.
{"title":"Integrating EMDR and EFT To Treat Trauma In Couple Therapy: A Literature Review","authors":"Jason N. Linder, Alba Niño, Sesen Negash, Sandra A. Espinoza","doi":"10.1080/2692398X.2021.1954862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1954862","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In this paper, we present a literature review on integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to treat trauma in couple therapy. Both are highly effective therapeutic models (one mainly used for individual trauma treatment and the other for strengthening attachment bonds in couples) that have gained significant traction and ample empirical support in the last three decades. Mental health therapists are increasingly experimenting with integrating these two models and have found that they can complement each other well; however, their integration is not well understood due to scant literature. Thus, we include research findings, clinical case examples, and theoretical discussions to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of affairs on integrating these two models. We hope that this paper will highlight prior and existing practices and inspire clinicians to consider the clinical potential of integrating EFT and EMDR to increase effective therapy for couples affected by trauma.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43287803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-08-12DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1960117
A. Sabah, Omar Khalaf Rashid Al-Shujairi, Senouci Boumediene
ABSTRACT The Family Resilience Questionnaire was developed to assess Walsh’s theoretical model in understanding and fostering resilience in families facing adversity .To provide a useful assessment tool for use in Arab cultures, this study aimed at confirming the validity and factor structure of the Arabic translation of the Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire through confirmatory factor analysis. The study was conducted on a sample of 380 individuals in families in Iraq and Algeria. According to the results of the analysis, the model has good matching and there were no differences in the dimensions of family resilience. Comparison of subjects in Iraq and Algeria found similar ratings for all sub-dimensions except for higher ratings for Iraqi families on three processes: meaning-making of adversity, clear, consistent messages, and collaborative problem-solving. The results support that the WFRQ is valid for use in Algeria and Iraq, and the results were discussed in the light of social context variables.
{"title":"The Arabic Version of the Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire : confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Family Resilience Assessment Among Algerian and Iraq Families","authors":"A. Sabah, Omar Khalaf Rashid Al-Shujairi, Senouci Boumediene","doi":"10.1080/2692398X.2021.1960117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1960117","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The Family Resilience Questionnaire was developed to assess Walsh’s theoretical model in understanding and fostering resilience in families facing adversity .To provide a useful assessment tool for use in Arab cultures, this study aimed at confirming the validity and factor structure of the Arabic translation of the Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire through confirmatory factor analysis. The study was conducted on a sample of 380 individuals in families in Iraq and Algeria. According to the results of the analysis, the model has good matching and there were no differences in the dimensions of family resilience. Comparison of subjects in Iraq and Algeria found similar ratings for all sub-dimensions except for higher ratings for Iraqi families on three processes: meaning-making of adversity, clear, consistent messages, and collaborative problem-solving. The results support that the WFRQ is valid for use in Algeria and Iraq, and the results were discussed in the light of social context variables.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42472673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-07-03DOI: 10.1080/2692398x.2021.1942750
John K. Miller, W. Ray
ABSTRACT During a 45-year career Paul Watzlawick and colleagues at the Mental Research Institute (MRI) profoundly influenced the development of the communication theory conception of behavior qua behavior, and the practice of marital and brief therapy. This paper highlights three ideas that Watzlawick emphasized as central to his conceptual approach as well as his clinical intervention strategy. Several case examples are included that exemplify how these three concepts guided his thinking and behavior in the therapy room. These three ideas include, distinguishing between indicative and injunctive language, learning and using the client’s language, and understanding and avoiding negation.
{"title":"Three Central Concepts in Teaching and Learning with Paul Watzlawick: The Importance of Avoiding Negation, Distinguishing between Indicative and Injunctive Language, and Speaking the Client’s Language","authors":"John K. Miller, W. Ray","doi":"10.1080/2692398x.2021.1942750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398x.2021.1942750","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT During a 45-year career Paul Watzlawick and colleagues at the Mental Research Institute (MRI) profoundly influenced the development of the communication theory conception of behavior qua behavior, and the practice of marital and brief therapy. This paper highlights three ideas that Watzlawick emphasized as central to his conceptual approach as well as his clinical intervention strategy. Several case examples are included that exemplify how these three concepts guided his thinking and behavior in the therapy room. These three ideas include, distinguishing between indicative and injunctive language, learning and using the client’s language, and understanding and avoiding negation.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48851598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-07-02DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1945199
K. Hertlein
ABSTRACT Technology as a communication medium now functions as a core way to connect to peers, family members, and romantic partners independent of time and location. These technologies help us to initiate relationships and maintain them, but also can introduce complications such as connection to others outside of our relationships and take time away from relationships. The purpose of this study was to test a model proposing a moderating effect of nationality on the link between technology in relationships and satisfaction. In a cross-sectional study of 658 American and 503 Austrian adults (n = 1161), participants who were in a committed relationship for at least 6 months completed a survey assessing their use of technology, how their use of technology affected their relationships, their nationality, and their relationship satisfaction. Results indicated a significant effect for nationality on couple satisfaction. Implications for cultural understandings of technology in relationships and their effect on couple satisfaction include the therapist developing an understanding of each person’s future around technology use and to inform their assessment around how each member’s use of technology supports or detracts from relationship satisfaction.
{"title":"Technology in Relationships and Satisfaction: Nationality as a Moderator","authors":"K. Hertlein","doi":"10.1080/2692398X.2021.1945199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1945199","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Technology as a communication medium now functions as a core way to connect to peers, family members, and romantic partners independent of time and location. These technologies help us to initiate relationships and maintain them, but also can introduce complications such as connection to others outside of our relationships and take time away from relationships. The purpose of this study was to test a model proposing a moderating effect of nationality on the link between technology in relationships and satisfaction. In a cross-sectional study of 658 American and 503 Austrian adults (n = 1161), participants who were in a committed relationship for at least 6 months completed a survey assessing their use of technology, how their use of technology affected their relationships, their nationality, and their relationship satisfaction. Results indicated a significant effect for nationality on couple satisfaction. Implications for cultural understandings of technology in relationships and their effect on couple satisfaction include the therapist developing an understanding of each person’s future around technology use and to inform their assessment around how each member’s use of technology supports or detracts from relationship satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1945199","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41245908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-06-08DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1936878
Megan Ferriby Ferber, K. Heiden-Rootes, Dixie Meyer, Max Zubatsky, Andrea K. Wittenborn
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of students enrolled in COAMFTE-accredited Couple and Family Therapy programs who transitioned to telehealth and telesupervision during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Likert scales and free response prompts, 77 graduate students provided insight into how their academic programs and external internships prepared them for the transition. Results indicated webinars, articles, and additional supervision were the most frequently used training methods. Many participants reported feeling supported by their academic program and external internship supervisors, particularly through well-being check-ins, candid and open discussion, and increased availability of supervisors. A smaller proportion of participants experienced a lack of communication from leadership, leading to feelings of disorganization and isolation. These results highlight specific ways supervisors and instructors can support students in times of transition and crisis. Recommendations regarding communication with students and engagement of interns for academic programs and external internship sites are provided.
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Pub Date : 2021-05-20DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1906619
K. Hertlein
ABSTRACT Technology has fundamentally shaped the way we communicate with acquaintances, family members, and romantic partners. Digital technologies permit us to be accessed (and access others) at any time, through a variety of electronic means irrespective of geography. The purpose of this article is link factors germane to technology to explain why they fuel intimate partner violence. This article outlines key characteristics of behaviors associated with intimate partner violence, outlines the specific functions of technology that exacerbate these symptoms, and introduces guidelines for training and treatment.
{"title":"The Weaponized Web: How Internet Technologies Fuel Intimate Partner Violence","authors":"K. Hertlein","doi":"10.1080/2692398X.2021.1906619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1906619","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Technology has fundamentally shaped the way we communicate with acquaintances, family members, and romantic partners. Digital technologies permit us to be accessed (and access others) at any time, through a variety of electronic means irrespective of geography. The purpose of this article is link factors germane to technology to explain why they fuel intimate partner violence. This article outlines key characteristics of behaviors associated with intimate partner violence, outlines the specific functions of technology that exacerbate these symptoms, and introduces guidelines for training and treatment.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1906619","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48521019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-04-03DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2021.1899738
Lindsey G. Hawkins, Cameron C. Brown, Chloe Goad, Abby Rhynehart, Taralyn Hemphill, Hailey Snyder
ABSTRACT Bullying experiences in adolescence has become a nationwide problem as 28% of the children report being bullied over the past school year. Adolescents who report being bullied have been found to have higher rates of anxiety and depression. Although several studies have examined family support and school connectedness as protective factors that buffer the link between being bullied and mental health, little is known about racial/ethnic differences in bullying victimization. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory proposes that a child’s environment (e.g., family cohesion, school connectedness) is a potential protective factor between bullying experiences and mental health. Adolescent data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study were used to analyze a structural model, postulating frequency of being bullied on the adolescents reports of perceived health, directly and as mediated by anxiety symptoms, was assessed among adolescents who were Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, White, Multiracial, and other races not specified in the assessment. Additionally, we examined whether reports of family cohesion and/or school connectedness moderate the link between frequency of being bullied and anxiety. Modest, yet significant results indicated that there were group differences for the model, and school connectedness was linked with lower rates of anxiety symptoms and better reports of perceived health for most groups. These findings provided insight into the importance of considering contextual factors such as race when examining bullying victimization as well as provides insight for school and helping professionals such as family therapists striving to stymie the effects of being bullied among adolescents.
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Pub Date : 2021-01-02DOI: 10.1080/08975353.2020.1804798
Paul R Springer, Brie A. Turns, D. Sibley, Brandon P. Eddy
ABSTRACT The supervisory relationship is one of the most important relationships in academic programs (Haug & Storm, 2014). Supervisors help provide direction, ethical guidance, and model adherence during supervision. Unfortunately, there are numerous challenges and issues that occur within supervision that cause tension and problems within the supervisory relationship (Todd & Storm, 2014). Not discussing diversity, models of therapy, or expectations in supervision can lead supervisees to enter a customer, complainer, or visitor relationship. This article introduces a new process for conducting supervision and enhancing the supervisory relationship. Transparent supervision aims to alleviate various challenges that arise in supervision by providing supervisors a framework for openly and transparently discussing topics in supervision.
{"title":"Removing the Mystery in Supervision: Engaging in Transparent Supervision","authors":"Paul R Springer, Brie A. Turns, D. Sibley, Brandon P. Eddy","doi":"10.1080/08975353.2020.1804798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08975353.2020.1804798","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The supervisory relationship is one of the most important relationships in academic programs (Haug & Storm, 2014). Supervisors help provide direction, ethical guidance, and model adherence during supervision. Unfortunately, there are numerous challenges and issues that occur within supervision that cause tension and problems within the supervisory relationship (Todd & Storm, 2014). Not discussing diversity, models of therapy, or expectations in supervision can lead supervisees to enter a customer, complainer, or visitor relationship. This article introduces a new process for conducting supervision and enhancing the supervisory relationship. Transparent supervision aims to alleviate various challenges that arise in supervision by providing supervisors a framework for openly and transparently discussing topics in supervision.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2021-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/08975353.2020.1804798","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46293910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-12-09DOI: 10.1080/2692398X.2020.1855621
Justin Romney, Stephen T. Fife, Daniel Sanders, Sarah Behrens
ABSTRACT Pregnancy loss is a traumatic event that affects many families. 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1–2 out of every 100 births are stillbirths. Mothers report depression, shame, and guilt following a pregnancy loss. They also report a lack of social and emotional support, as Western culture tends to discourage mothers from grieving. Additionally, the impact on partners often goes unnoticed, as pregnancy loss is primarily framed as a birth parent’s issue. As couples struggle to deal with the emotions of pregnancy loss, many approach the process of grieving in ways that inhibit healing, which can negatively impact their relationship. Given the potential difficulties, many couples seek therapy to help them with the challenges that may follow pregnancy loss. However, there is a lack of literature that discusses how to systemically treat pregnancy loss. This article aims to address that gap by presenting a narrative approach to treating pregnancy loss. Narrative therapy is a natural fit when treating grieving couples as it allows them to coauthor their story of loss and coauthor a story of healing. Narrative therapy provides a space for couples to share their story, externalize problems related to the loss, find unique outcomes to support an alternative story, and solidify a new narrative related to their pregnancy loss.
{"title":"Treatment of Couples Experiencing Pregnancy Loss: Reauthoring Loss from a Narrative Perspective","authors":"Justin Romney, Stephen T. Fife, Daniel Sanders, Sarah Behrens","doi":"10.1080/2692398X.2020.1855621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2020.1855621","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Pregnancy loss is a traumatic event that affects many families. 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1–2 out of every 100 births are stillbirths. Mothers report depression, shame, and guilt following a pregnancy loss. They also report a lack of social and emotional support, as Western culture tends to discourage mothers from grieving. Additionally, the impact on partners often goes unnoticed, as pregnancy loss is primarily framed as a birth parent’s issue. As couples struggle to deal with the emotions of pregnancy loss, many approach the process of grieving in ways that inhibit healing, which can negatively impact their relationship. Given the potential difficulties, many couples seek therapy to help them with the challenges that may follow pregnancy loss. However, there is a lack of literature that discusses how to systemically treat pregnancy loss. This article aims to address that gap by presenting a narrative approach to treating pregnancy loss. Narrative therapy is a natural fit when treating grieving couples as it allows them to coauthor their story of loss and coauthor a story of healing. Narrative therapy provides a space for couples to share their story, externalize problems related to the loss, find unique outcomes to support an alternative story, and solidify a new narrative related to their pregnancy loss.","PeriodicalId":29822,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Systemic Therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2020-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/2692398X.2020.1855621","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44920709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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