As noted above, Pam clearly has some sort of developmental disability, although it is unclear what the nature of her deficit is. But it is quite striking to notice how Guerin finds a way to engage her as a full adult member of the family, not talking down to her in any way, and in doing so provides effective modeling for the parents. Note that this is the same family as in the videos
Structural Family Therapy featuring Harry Aponte and
Object-Relations Family Therapy featuring David and Jill Savege Scharff, so it is interesting to contrast the styles of these two master therapists.
By watching this video, you will:
• Learn the theoretical components of Bowenian Family Therapy.
• Identify specific techniques and interventions characteristic of Bowenian Family Therapy.
• Observe how a clinician employing a Bowenian Therapy approach conducts an initial family therapy session.
Length of video: 1:59:00
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-226-3
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-227-1
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-227-3
Philip J. Guerin, MD is a psychiatrist, family therapist, author, and the founder of the Center for Family Learning in Westchester County, New York. He has written several influential books and articles in the field of family therapy, including
The Evaluation and treatment of marital conflict: A four-stage approach and
Working with relationship triangles: The one-two-three of psychotherapy.
CE credits: 2
Learning Objectives:
- Recite the theoretical components of Bowenian Family Therapy
- List specific techniques of Bowenian Family Therapy
- Explain how a Bowenian clinician conducts an initial family therapy session
Bibliography available upon request
This course is offered for ASWB ACE credit for social workers. See complete list of CE approvals here
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Course Reviewed January 2023