Mental Research Institute Plans Family Therapy Course

This study aimed to analyze a case conducted by John Weakland, as a cofounder of Problem Solving Brief Therapy (PSBT), in order to have a better understanding of the model and how it is developed. Existing literature was reviewed emphasizing the most characteristic aspects of PSBT, which focuses primarily on promoting changes. The case studied is of a couple that requested therapy at the Mental Research Institute (MRI) in 1992 because they were afraid of their son diagnosed with schizophrenic disorder. The couple was visited by John Weakland, cofounder of the PSBT, and considered to be a pioneer in the field of family therapy. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, he always sought to promote simple strategies for solving problems of human behavior. The case occurred in two sessions, presenting a positive follow-up feedback from the clients, three weeks after the last session of the therapy. Transcriptions were content analyzed with the support of the Atlas.ti software, considering the therapist’s speech turns as units of analysis (n=136). The analysis shows that Weakland, within two sessions, Explores in 52.2% and Intervenes in 44.1%. Data suggests that PSBT, as applied by Weakland, is characterized for being highly intervening and focused on the present, using a language that facilitates understanding of the process, and thus allows a concise therapy.

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A SOCIAL LEARNING APPROACH TO FAMILY THERAPY (30 minutes, color, 1974). Produced by the Oregon Research Institute. Distributed by Research Press, Box 31774, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Purchase, $425; rental, $50 for three days

Psychiatric Services ◽

10.1176/ps.25.12.812 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 25 (12) ◽

pp. 812-812

Author(s):

Jack Neher

Keyword(s):

Family Therapy ◽

Social Learning ◽

Learning Approach ◽

Research Institute

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Using the internet to assist family therapy

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling ◽

10.1080/03069889800760051 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 43-52 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Storm King ◽

Susan Engi ◽

Stephan Poulos

Keyword(s):

Family Therapy ◽

The Internet

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Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Vol. 17: Structure and Chemistry (Part D) Edited by Atta-ur Rahman (H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry). Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 1995. Xiv + 665 pp. 16.5 × 24 cm. $382.25. ISBN 0-444-82265-8.

Journal of Natural Products ◽

10.1021/np9603028 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 59 (6) ◽

pp. 641-642

Author(s):

Lester A. Mitscher

Keyword(s):

Natural Products ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Part D ◽

Natural Products Chemistry ◽

Research Institute

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Evidenzbasierte psychotherapeutische Interventionen für Kinder und Jugendliche mit aggressivem Verhalten

Kindheit und Entwicklung ◽

10.1026/0942-5403/a000032 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 245-254 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Christian J. Bachmann ◽

Gerd Lehmkuhl ◽

Franz Petermann ◽

Stephen Scott

Keyword(s):

Family Therapy ◽

Kinder Und Jugendliche ◽

Multisystemic Therapy ◽

Incredible Years ◽

Functional Family Therapy ◽

Functional Family ◽

The Incredible Years

Bei der Behandlung von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit aggressivem Verhalten ist in den vergangenen Jahren vor allem im englischsprachigen Ausland ein Trend zum Einsatz evidenzbasierter psychotherapeutischer Interventionen zu verzeichnen. In diesem Beitrag werden–getrennt für Kindes- und Jugendalter–die am besten evaluierten Therapieprogramme (u. a. Multisystemic Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, The Incredible Years) für diese Indikation dargestellt. Es werden aktuelle Fragen der Implementation und Disseminierung evidenzbasierter Interventionen für aggressive Kinder und Jugendliche diskutiert (z. B. Qualitätssicherung, Therapietreue). Abschließend werden Perspektiven für eine Implementation evidenzbasierter Interventionen in Deutschland aufgezeigt.

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