Experiential Models Philosophy * Product of the existential-humanistic tradition * Shift away from determinism to freedom * Emphasis on the inherent goodness and growth potential of all humans * Focus not merely on symptom reduction but on fulfillment of individual family members View of problem foundation * People’s natural tendency is toward self-actualization‚ but this can be interrupted by social pressures * The root cause of dysfunction in families is emotional
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TestEdge Program The TestEdge Program is designed to help elementary and high school students self-regulate their emotional and physiological responses to challenging and stressful situations‚ including school tests. The 12-week program‚ based on research on test anxiety‚ emotional anxiety‚ and social and emotional learning‚ is composed of 12-15 lessons‚ depending on the participants’ grade level‚ which last about 20 minutes each and are taught twice weekly by a classroom teacher (although different
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| Family and Marital Therapy‚ Suicide | | Briann Mkiva Nkcubeko | 8/26/2013 | Contents Models of Family therapy 4 Adlerian Family Therapy 4 Multigenerational Family Therapy 5 Human Validation Process Model 5 Therapaeutic techniques applied in Family Therapy 6 Psycho-dynamic Experiential Models 6 Structural Model 7 The case of Suzie 8 Therapeutic techniques of couples therapy 14 The case of Jack and Jill 16 Warning signs of suicide 20 Protective and risk factors
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Introduction Experiential therapy emerged from the humanistic wing of psychology that was focussed on the immediate‚ here-and-now experience‚ which was most popular in the 1960’s and 70’s. Therapists focussed on the needs of the individual as they attempt to facilitate family interaction‚ resulting in the individuality of each member. As Becvar and Becvar (2000) asserted‚ the hallmarks of experiential family therapy were the importance of individuality‚ personal freedom and self-fulfillment (pp
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Experiential Family Therapy (EFT) emerged from humanistic psychology and focused on the “here-and-now” experience. Techniques from expressive therapies were incorporated into systems thinking‚ linking the emotional impact of the individual with family interactions (Anderson‚ Berry‚ & Roger‚ 2013). Like most forms of therapy‚ EFT goal is to strength the family unity by using active experiences. Additionally‚ emphasis is placed on the self-esteem development or increase of each members involved.
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Family Therapy Models Abstract Family Therapy Models Family therapy models of psychotherapy can be divided into three classifications—ahistorical‚ historical‚ and experiential (Griffin & Greene‚ 1998‚ p. 3). The ahistorical classification includes structural family therapy‚ strategic family therapy‚ behavioral family therapy‚ psychoeducational family therapy‚ and communication models (Griffin & Greene‚ 1998‚ p. 3). The historical classification
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Despite some of the family not wanting to attend family counseling‚ these sessions were referred by the juvenile court to address issues surrounding John and Mary’s second child‚ Mark (14)‚ being caught stealing. John and Mary appear upset by Mark’s recent misdemeanor‚ although they don’t seem surprised by his behavior. Mark is reluctant to talk about the event‚ however‚ after a short time he does open up and talk briefly about getting caught and just wanting to “fit in” with his basketball teammates
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Experiential therapy uses expressive tools and activities‚ such as role playing or acting‚ using props‚ arts and crafts‚ music‚ animal care‚ guided image‚ or various forms of recreation to re-enact and re-experience emotional situations from past and recent relationships. This type of therapy can be beneficial for couples or individual therapy and through developmental learning styles that can be used for personal growth. Experiential therapy was designed to identify with humanistic values‚ understanding
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Major Interventions According to Calapinto (1991) in the pursuance of structural change this model utilizes several interventions. Hence‚ the interventions used in this model include structural mapping‚ highlighting and modifying interactions‚ unbalancing‚ challenging unproductive assumptions‚ highlight interactions restructuring‚ boundary making and enactments. Although there are several interventions‚ for the purpose of this paper I will highlight a few of them. Joining Intervention Joining
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Altogether the function of the therapeutic models and its theories are very much useful for the function of a family. However‚ one of the therapeutic approach that I would utilize as a therapist is the structural model. The structural model gives us so much insight of where the dysfunction lies‚ if a family lacks organization or order they will not be able to live a life of stability. This can create several problems within the function of a household. The communication will not be clearly communicated
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