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Lockdown Learnings: No Longer the Mirrored Room.

Julie Burgess-Manning¹

¹Private Practice Christchurch New Zealand.

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|July 7, 2021

Summary

Online family therapy during COVID-19 lockdowns may alter power dynamics, potentially improving the therapeutic relationship. This study explores the impact of digital mediums on family therapy practices.

Area of Science:

Clinical Psychology
Family Therapy
Digital Health

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adoption of digital platforms for healthcare delivery, including family therapy.
Understanding the unique dynamics of online family therapy is crucial for effective practice.
Previous research has not fully explored the impact of screen-mediated interactions on therapeutic power dynamics in family contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of using online digital mediums for family therapy during the COVID-19 lockdown in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
To explore how screen-mediated communication influences the therapeutic relationship and power dynamics within families.
To provide practical suggestions for therapists utilizing digital platforms.

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Keywords:

COVID‐19 family therapy mirror reflections screen team

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Gathered insights and learnings from the panel's experiences with online family therapy.

Analyzed the implications of screen use on therapist-client interactions.

Main Results:

The use of screens in family therapy can alter power dynamics between therapists and clients.
Screen-mediated therapy may lead to a more equitable power balance within the family system.
These changes have significant implications for the therapeutic relationship and alliance.

Conclusions:

Online family therapy presents unique challenges and opportunities, particularly concerning power dynamics.
Therapists should be mindful of how digital mediums affect interactional patterns.
The findings are conceptualized using Hare-Mustin's 'mirrored room' analogy, offering a framework for understanding these shifts.