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Family therapy after the divorce: developing a strategy.

J Goldman, J Coane

    Family Process
    |September 1, 1977
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    Family therapy can help divorced families navigate post-divorce life by addressing emotional conflicts and redefining family roles. A four-part model facilitates this transition, promoting healthier family dynamics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Family Studies
    • Psychology
    • Divorce Intervention

    Background:

    • Divorce legally ends a marriage but not parental roles.
    • Emotional conflicts post-divorce often impede effective co-parenting.
    • Family therapy offers a structured approach to address these challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a four-part family therapy model for post-divorce intervention.
    • To facilitate healthier family functioning after marital dissolution.
    • To guide therapists in managing post-divorce family dynamics.

    Main Methods:

    • A four-part intervention model is described.
    • Key steps include redefining the family, firming generational boundaries, replaying marital history, and facilitating emotional divorce.
    • A case study illustrates the therapeutic process.

    Main Results:

    • The model provides a framework for addressing post-divorce family issues.
    • Therapy aims to reduce parentification and correct developmental distortions.
    • Facilitating an emotional divorce helps families adapt to new structures.

    Conclusions:

    • Family therapy is a valuable tool for post-divorce adjustment.
    • The described model offers a structured approach to intervention.
    • Successful therapy supports the ongoing parenting function within the divorced family system.

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