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Beyond family therapy. Toward a systemic and integrated view
The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1985
Summary
This article discusses combining complementary assessment and treatment approaches for children and families. It offers guidelines for a creative, patient-centered approach to therapy selection.
Area of Science:
- Child and Family Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- The increasing complexity of child and family mental health requires sophisticated assessment and treatment strategies.
- Traditional therapeutic approaches may not adequately address the diverse needs of modern families.
- A paradigm shift towards integrated care is emerging in pediatric mental health.
Observation:
- Clinicians are increasingly able to select and combine diverse therapeutic modalities.
- This flexibility allows for tailored interventions based on individual patient needs.
- The integration of various assessment tools enhances diagnostic accuracy.
Findings:
- A theoretical framework supports the selective use of complementary treatments.
- Clinical case examples demonstrate practical application of these integrated approaches.
- Guidelines are presented to facilitate a creative, patient-driven treatment selection process.
Implications:
- This approach promotes personalized medicine in child and family mental health.
- Therapist bias can be minimized by focusing on patient needs.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy is anticipated through tailored, combined interventions.