Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2004

Abstract

In this paper the principal English‐language family therapy journals published in 2004 are reviewed under the following headings: evidence‐based practice, common factors in effective therapy, innovations in family therapy, innovations in couples therapy, training, gender, diversity, international developments, terrorism, and historical transitions.

The effectiveness of family therapy and systemic interventions for child‐focused problems

“…It is also a companion paper to a review of research on the effectiveness of systemic interventions for adult‐focused problems (Carr, 2009). Over the past eight years within the field of family therapy two trends are particularly salient (Carr, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008; Rivett, 2001, 2002, 2003). Among family therapist practitioners, narrative and social constructionist approaches informed by a postmodern ideology have become increasingly popular in informing a vibrant and creative approach to conducting therapy.…”

The Transcultural Wellness Center: Rehabilitation and Recovery in Asian and Pacific Islander Mental Health Care

“…CBT principles are often congruent with Asian values as well (Hodges & Oei, 2007). Other therapies that have been suggested for various APIA communities include narrative therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and family therapies (Carr, 2005;Kim et al, 2004;Lin & Cheung, 1999).…”