Gender Conformity and Suicide: A Case Study Integrating Structural Family Therapy and Satir Experiential Therapy

Romney, Justin; Hawkins, Lindsey G.; Soloski, Kristy L.

doi:10.1177/1534650120919797

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“…A few CFT models have been adapted to address suicidality. For example, Romney, Hawkins, and Soloski (2020) describe an integration of structural family therapy and experiential family therapy as a means of addressing suicidal ideation and behaviours in a gender non‐conforming adolescent. Additionally, Softas‐Nall and Francis (1998) introduce a solution‐focused approach to addressing suicidality.…”

Section: Relational Approaches To Addressing Suicidalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical, Relational Approach for Working with Suicide in Family Therapy

Ellis

2022

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Suicidality is a major global public health issue that couple and family therapists will inevitably encounter in their clinical work. While relational therapies for addressing suicidality are growing, few specifically outline ways to address the influence of systemic oppression on suicidality, reflecting the push to de-politicise suicide research. To address this issue, scholars have proposed integrating narrative approaches with evidence-based practices. This paper therefore delineates the integration of narrative therapy with dialectical behaviour therapy as a material discursive therapy. All main aspects of theory integration are described, including the epistemological framework, approach to the therapeutic relationship, and interventions. Finally, the change process is described using clinical case examples throughout to illustrate the ways in which these models can be integrated to produce a critical, relational approach for addressing suicidality in family therapy.

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Section: Relational Approaches To Addressing Suicidalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical, Relational Approach for Working with Suicide in Family Therapy

Ellis

2022

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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“…Leading researchers of affirmative practice have generally focused on group and family interventions with youth (e.g., Austin et al, 2016; Romney et al, 2020). In one study of a cognitive behavioral protocol, eight participants between the ages of 16 and 18 participated in an eight-module pilot study of AFFIRM, a transgender and nonbinary affirmative intervention (Austin et al, 2016).…”

Section: Theoretical and Research Basis For Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The researchers found that AFFIRM protocol significantly reduced depression scores and that reductions persisted past the 3-month follow-up survey (Austin et al, 2016). Other researchers have demonstrated, in more detailed, case-based scholarship, that family and systems-based interventions for transgender people are beneficial for transgender people (Romney et al, 2020).…”

Section: Theoretical and Research Basis For Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Cotherapy Supervision Approach using Person-Centered Theory with a Gender Fluid Client

Knutson

Koch

2021

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The authors discuss their work with a young adult client who identified as gender fluid. The client was a college student in a rural, mid-south town. The authors are two faculty members who worked with the client for a period of 2 years using a cotherapy supervision approach. The counseling approach was affirmative and person-centered. By keeping a focus on the exploration of gender foremost, the clinicians saw an abatement of other symptoms (depression, suicidality, self-harm, disordered eating, low self-confidence, emotion dysregulation, dissociation, and so on) and an improvement in wellness (relationships, emotion regulation, self-concept, assertiveness, appropriate boundary-setting, and so on) over time. The authors offer specific interventions such as collaborative letter writing and the creation of a transition roadmap. They also highlight the advantages and utility of a collaborative, person-centered, consent-based, affirmative approach to therapy with rural transgender and nonbinary clients with complex presenting concerns.

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