[[Bowen Family Therapy]]
Genogram
- To identify and provide insights for intergenerational patterns
- The emotional relationships between family members is the most important part of the genogram
Process Questions
- Used to explore the family emotional process
- “How does XYZ impact you?”
- “When XYZ happened, what was your reaction?”
Coaching
- Used to teach clients about family process
- Encouraging them to take responsbility
Detriangulation
- The therapist will act as a role model
- Avoid taking sides
- I-statements, focusing on feelings, thoughts, and actions
Going home again
- Encouraging clients to go home to their FOO and use the skills they’ve learned in therapy
- E.g. going home for the holidays
Displacement stories
- Using stories of other families with similar problems