Focused Genograms

DeMaria, Rita; Hof, Larry

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“…A focused genogram is defined as a specific type of genogram that hones in on a specific problem by exploring a set of questions on that topic with the client. Focused genograms have the ability to serve as both assessment tools and therapeutic procedures (DeMaria, Weeks, & Hof, 1999). Focused genograms offer “a very powerful approach to breaking through defense mechanisms and fostering insight into historically driven patterns of behavior” (DeMaria et al, 1999, p. 27).…”

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“…Focused genograms have the ability to serve as both assessment tools and therapeutic procedures (DeMaria, Weeks, & Hof, 1999). Focused genograms offer “a very powerful approach to breaking through defense mechanisms and fostering insight into historically driven patterns of behavior” (DeMaria et al, 1999, p. 27). For a clear and concise discussion of focused genograms that provides a much richer exploration of the tool than can be shared here, the reader may wish to consult the text Focused Genograms authored by DeMaria, Weeks, and Hof (1999).…”

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“…Focused genograms offer “a very powerful approach to breaking through defense mechanisms and fostering insight into historically driven patterns of behavior” (DeMaria et al, 1999, p. 27). For a clear and concise discussion of focused genograms that provides a much richer exploration of the tool than can be shared here, the reader may wish to consult the text Focused Genograms authored by DeMaria, Weeks, and Hof (1999). Next, we will examine exactly how a focused genogram on the LOC concept can assist clients and clinicians in the therapy process.…”

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Locus of Control

Neal¹,

DeBattista

2014

The Family Journal

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Locus of control (LOC) is a fundamental construct of individual psychology and has been researched extensively. However, the clinical application of the LOC construct to couple's therapy has not yet been examined. A review of the literature fails to provide clinicians with adequate direction regarding how to engage with LOC in couple's therapy. The authors present an informal and collaborative way in which LOC might be assessed in couple's therapy: an LOC-focused genogram. Possible uses and benefits of the LOC-focused genogram along with a case example are provided.

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Locus of Control

Neal¹,

DeBattista

2014

The Family Journal

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“…Finally, the genogram may take on ultraspecific functions as well, with the introduction of focused genograms. DeMaria, Weeks, and Hof (1999) introduced the multifocused family genogram, which is a set of visual tools (traditional genogram, focused genograms, family maps, timelines) that helps the clinician to view the family system through multiple lenses. The focused genogram is a family map documenting highly specific intergenerational transmissions, such as a genogram documenting components of attachment within the family system.…”

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“…The focused genogram is a family map documenting highly specific intergenerational transmissions, such as a genogram documenting components of attachment within the family system. The authors introduced focused genograms specific to a systemic view of attachment, emotions, anger, gender/sexuality, and culture (DeMaria et al, 1999).…”

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Utilizing the genogram to integrate systems and psychoanalytic thinking.

Browning

Hull

2018

Journal of Psychotherapy Integration

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The authors propose that there is not one model of integration that is superior; rather, integration is a natural clinical process that results in a fuller case conceptualization. Each case is unique and might call for a tailored approach, such as is described by Shakow (1976) and Strieker and Treirweiler (1995). The authors outline an assimilative model for the integration of strategic systems thinking and a psychoanalytic approach based on Freud's psychosexual stage model and usage of characteristic defense mechanisms. The traditional systemic genogram was modified and is proposed to be an ideal tool for integrative case conceptualization. It may be that such a visual tool as the genogram is ideal for grounding other integrative models as well. A clinical case example is presented in depth to which this integrative model was applied, and it is intended to be a useful integrative model for treating couples with sexual problems or intimacy issues.

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Outcome assessment in family therapy.

Fishman¹,

Craig²,

Browning³

et al. 2022

Treating Contemporary Families: Toward a More Inclusive Clinical Practice.

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This chapter encourages each clinician to become their own local clinical scientist (Stricker & Trierweiler, 1995) by establishing a results-based accountability model that produces evidence-supported practices. Evidence-supported practice is established from the combination of a treatment approach or intervention (with a rationale to explain why clinical change is expected), a grounding in research literature on the presenting problem(s) and population in treatment, and an assessment of the outcome of treatment (how well does the treatment work). Whereas the chapters that follow focus on the treatment intervention and research literature, this chapter addresses outcome assessment. To best demonstrate the assessment process, this chapter describes a method by which therapists can implement outcome assessment, referred to as results based accountability (RBA;Friedman, 2005), and introduces a new outcome instrument (the Genogram-Based Interactional Measure [GBIM]), currently being field-tested, that measures interpersonal changes during treatment.

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Focused Genograms

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Locus of Control

Locus of Control

Utilizing the genogram to integrate systems and psychoanalytic thinking.

Outcome assessment in family therapy.

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