Thematic review of family therapy journals 2011

In this article the contents of the principal English‐language family therapy journals published in 2011 are reviewed under these headings: child‐focused problems, adult‐focused problems, couples therapy, medical family therapy, military family therapy, theory, research, training, the new Journal of Couple and Family Psychology and Human Systems twenty‐first anniversary.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals 2009

In this article the contents of the principal English‐language family therapy journals published in 2009 are reviewed under these headings: narrative therapy, child‐focused problems, adult‐focused problems, substance abuse across the lifespan, illness across the lifespan, family violence, couples, diversity, developments in systemic practice, training and research.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2008

In this paper the contents of the principal English-language family therapy journals, and family therapy papers from other journals published in 2008, are reviewed under the following headings: child-focused problems, adult-focused problems, couples, diversity, developments in systemic practice, training, research, and recent deaths of significant contributors to the field.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2005

In this paper the principal English‐language family therapy journals published in 2005 are reviewed under the following headings: research in family therapy, couples, families and wider systems, parental alimentation syndrome, diversity, training, and deaths.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2004

In this paper the principal English-language family therapy journals published in 2004 are reviewed under the following headings: evidence-based practice, common factors in effective therapy, innovations in family therapy, innovations in couples therapy, training, gender, diversity, international developments, terrorism, and historical transitions.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2003

In this paper the principal English-language family therapy journals published in 2003 are reviewed under the following headings: therapy effectiveness, therapy process, assessment, theory with specific reference to attachment resilience, practice with specific reference to trauma, and training.     

Thematic review of family therapy journals in 2007

In 2007 many developments in a broad range of areas were covered in the family therapy journals. In this review, reference will be made to particularly significant papers but also to the less significant but representative articles in the areas of child‐focused problems, adult‐focused problems, couples, divorce, diversity, developments in systemic practice, assessment, training, research, international professional developments and deaths.     

A thematic review of the family therapy journals of 1998

This review considers papers within the principal family therapy journals for the year 1998. The clearest themes that emerged were a considerable reflection on the influence of constructionism on the field, issues around femininism and family violence and techniques of working with children.     

The family therapy journals in 2002: a thematic review

This article reviews the principal English-language (including British) family therapy journals for the year 2002. A number of common themes and threads predominate within these journals. Articles relating to these themes are reported under distinct headings. These themes were: responding to 9/11; marital therapy and diversity practice. Significant research papers are incorporated into the relevant heading. This is the final thematic review undertaken by the current author.     

The family therapy journals in 1997: a thematic review

This review considers papers that were published within the principal family therapy journals for the year 1997. The clearest themes that emerged were on the nature of love, gender and collaborative approaches.     

The family therapy journals in 1999: a thematic review

This paper reviews the principal family therapy journals for the year 1999. Of the themes that emerged, 'reaching out' with systemic practice, developing a political edge, gender issues and developments in theory will be discussed. The paper concludes with a resumé of the research reported in these journals for the review period.     

The family therapy journals in 2001: a thematic review

This article reviews the principal English–language (including British) family therapy journals for the year 2001. Articles are clustered around various common themes which include marital therapy and cultural competency. There is also a discernible interest in working with populations that have received less attention from family therapists such as substance misusers. Within this literature there is also a trend to 'import' ideas and methods from other therapeutic traditions. Important research papers are noted from within these categories, rather than having a separate section. As this is the fifth in a series of reviews, a 'look back' at trends within the family therapy literature concludes the paper.     

The family therapy journals in 2000: a thematic review

This article reviews the principal English-language (non-British) family therapy journals for the year 2000. Articles are clustered around various common themes that include spirituality, creativity and inventiveness, therapy with gay and lesbian clients and 'community practice'. It concludes with a resumé of the research reported in these journals for the review period.     

Client-centred therapy and family therapy: a review and commentary

This article sets out to redress the relative neglect of the client-centred tradition within family therapy. A review of the limited literature emanating from both client-centred therapy and family therapy is provided, supported by a commentary. An argument is made for the relevance of client-centred principles in responding to contemporary concerns about disrespectful practice.     

Thematic review of Family Therapy Journals 2012

In this article the contents of the principal English‐language family therapy journals, and key family therapy articles published in other journals in 2012 are reviewed under these headings: therapy processes in the treatment of child‐focused problems, autism, adolescent substance use, human immunodeficiency virus, depression and grief, fragile families, mental health recovery, medical family therapy, family business and systemic practice, couple therapy, intimate partner violence, key issues in theory and practice, research, diversity, international perspectives, interviews, and deaths.     

Milan systemic family therapy: a review of ten empirical investigations

Ten empirical investigations of Milan Family Therapy (MFT) are reviewed in this paper. The studies include both single and comparative group outcome trials; investigations of therapeutic process; clinical audit and consumer satisfaction surveys. Substantive findings and methodological issues are discussed in the light of family therapy and individual psychotherapy research generally. Findings indicate that MFT may lead to symptomatic change in two-thirds to three-quarters of cases and to systemic change in half the treated cases. Engagement of fathers may be important for positive outcome. Technical aspects of MFT, such as the use of screens and teams, may lead to client dissatisfaction in some cases. MFT-based consultation may be effective in resolving therapeutic impasses. Coupled with short-term residential placement, MFT may reduce the risk and complexity of cases as rated by referring social workers.