Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
11:50

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

[Medical family therapy in children with chronic illness]

W J Doherty1, S H McDaniel, J Hepworth

  • 1Abteilung f. Psychosomatik u. Psychotherapie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|April 2, 1998
PubMed

Insights

This article introduces medical family therapy, integrating family therapy and medicine to support children with chronic illnesses. It explores how family dynamics impact child health and vice versa, offering guidance for therapists.

Area of Science:

  • Integrates family systems theory with medical biopsychosocial models.
  • Focuses on the interplay between family dynamics and pediatric chronic illness.

Context:

  • Addresses the unique challenges faced by families managing a child's long-term medical condition.
  • Highlights the bidirectional influence of a child's health on family functioning and vice versa.

Purpose:

  • To describe a medical family therapy (MFT) approach for pediatric chronic illness.
  • To outline assessment, treatment, and collaboration strategies for MFT practitioners.

Summary:

  • Medical family therapy combines systemic family therapy with the biopsychosocial medical model.
  • Explains how family dynamics affect children's health and how illness impacts family dynamics.
  • Details special considerations for therapists working with children with chronic medical conditions.

Impact:

  • Provides a framework for therapists to better support families coping with pediatric chronic illness.
  • Enhances understanding of the complex relationship between family systems and child health outcomes.
  • Offers practical guidance for improving therapeutic interventions in pediatric medical contexts.

More Related Videos

Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Action Observation Training in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy07:20

Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Action Observation Training in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Published on: August 9, 2024

Related Concept Videos

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model01:15

Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model

The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...
Cystic Fibrosis: Management01:24

Cystic Fibrosis: Management

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder that predominantly affects individuals of Northern European descent, occurring at a rate of 1 in 3500. It is caused by a genetic mutation in a gene on chromosome 7, most commonly the ΔF508 mutation, that codes for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. This results in thicker mucus secretions and obstruction pathologies in multiple organs, including the lungs and sinuses.
Sinus disease and chronic sinusitis...
Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Group Therapy01:26

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a sociocultural approach to psychological treatment, where individuals with shared psychological challenges come together under the guidance of a mental health professional. This therapeutic modality offers unique opportunities for individuals to connect, share, and grow within the context of a supportive group. By fostering mutual understanding and collaboration, group therapy can address a range of psychological concerns effectively, often complementing or surpassing the...
Family Therapy01:30

Family Therapy

Family therapy conceptualizes psychological challenges as arising from dysfunctional interactions within the family unit, rather than as isolated issues within individuals. This approach seeks to address and transform the patterns of communication, roles, and relationships within families to promote healthier dynamics and emotional well-being for all members.
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Couples Therapy01:26

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals in intimate relationships address conflicts, improve communication, and foster healthier dynamics. It is appropriate for couples at various stages, including those who are dating, married, or in long-term partnerships, and aims to support partners in navigating their unique relational challenges.
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...