Family Therapy Process in a Family Therapy Seminar |
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| Authors: | Paul F. Dell Margaret D. Sheely George P. Pulliam Harold A. Goolishian |
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| Affiliation: | Paul F. Dell, B.S., is a Family Therapy Fellow at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550. Margaret;D. Sheely, MSW, is in private practice at the Marriage and Family Consultation Center, Houston, Texas 77030;George P. Pulliam, MSW, is Assistant Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550;Harold A. Goolishian, PhD, is Professor and Chief of the Psychology Training Section, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77550 |
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| Abstract: | The interaction between leaders and members in a year-long family therapy seminar is systematically compared to the process that unfolds between therapist and family during the course of family therapy. A five stage developmental process common to both is postulated and described: (1) Battle for Structure, (2) Naive Enthusiasm, (3) Conflictual Frustration, (4) Task Orientation, and (5) Mutuality. The dynamic elements of each stage are analyzed and factors affecting their development are identified. It is concluded that this five stage process occurs in all similar groups, but that the content of each stage may vary widely from group to group. |
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