The Family Puppet Interview
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Elaine S. Portner, PhD
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The Family Puppet Interview

This teaching video demonstrates how a therapist observes the decision making process within a family, the roles and patterns of behavior among family members, and the symbolic communication in their play with puppets. Video Length: 32m 16s
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Overview

In the mid-1970s, pioneer drama therapist, Eleanor Irwin developed and later published The Family Puppet Interview in collaboration with her colleague, Elaine Portner. At that time, Portner created this teaching tape with the help of a volunteer (non-patient) family to illustrate the elements of the session and related data analysis procedure. The family’s spontaneous communication and interaction reveal their family dynamics as well as each individual’s areas of concern.

Expert Commentary by Family Therapists
Carol M. Anderson, Ph.D.; Nancy K. Grote, Ph.D.; Paulina G. McCullough, ACSW; Susan Stewart, Ph.D., MSW

You Can Learn a Lot from a Lobster
Elaine S. Portner, Ph.D., RDT

Family Life Videotape Award – National Council on Family Relations

This video was formerly included in the Expressive Media Arts Therapies Films Collection distributed by Expressive Media Inc.

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Elaine S. Portner, PhD

Elaine Portner was compensated for her contribution. None of her books or additional offerings are required for any of the Psychotherapy.net content. Should such materials be referenced, it is as an additional resource.

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