Amplifying Deviations in Family Interactions: Guidelines For Trainees in Post‐Milan Family Therapy |
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| Authors: | Paul Rhodes |
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| Institution: | 1. Conjoint Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology Unit, Sydney University;2. Senior Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychological Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead. |
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| Abstract: | Amplifying deviations in family interactions is a critical skill in family therapy, and one that can be implemented following the first reflecting team intervention. This paper will provide trainees with a series of practical guidelines for amplifying deviations, derived from an integration of several models of family therapy. Solution‐focused and narrative questions are employed systemically, with the aim of magnifying virtuous, rather than vicious cycles of interaction. A theoretical rationale for deviation amplifying and a brief case vignette will also be presented. |
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| Keywords: | circular questions highlighting change |
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