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Abstract
For this qualitative study, eight family therapists were interviewed about their experiences of practising online during the pandemic. Findings are organised using a framework of problems, possibilities, resources and restraints (PPRR, Neden & Burnham, 2007). Despite variation in therapist confidence in online practice, all participants found new possibilities in this way of working, including connecting family members across distance, increased co-construction within therapeutic relationships and engaging clients who would not usually attend appointments. Therapeutic alliance was generally possible to establish online, though felt more challenging with whole families than individuals. Problems and restraints included therapist fatigue, risk and safety management, and attuning to nuanced expression of emotion. Implications for practice and future research are proposed. It is suggested that systemic practice has unique qualities to offer the field of online psychotherapy.
在这项定性研究中，对8名家庭治疗师进行了采访，了解他们在大流行期间在线执业的经历。使用问题、可能性、资源和限制的框架来组织调查结果(PPRR, Neden & Burnham, 2007)。尽管治疗师对在线实践的信心有所不同，但所有参与者都发现了这种工作方式的新可能性，包括远距离联系家庭成员，增加治疗关系中的共同建设，以及吸引通常不参加预约的客户。治疗联盟通常是可以在网上建立的，尽管与整个家庭相比，对个人来说更具挑战性。问题和限制包括治疗师疲劳，风险和安全管理，以及适应微妙的情绪表达。最后提出了对实践和未来研究的启示。建议系统实践具有独特的品质，提供在线心理治疗领域。
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Family Therapy advances the understanding and treatment of human relationships constituted in systems such as couples, families and professional networks and wider groups, by publishing articles on theory, research, clinical practice and training. The editorial board includes leading academics and professionals from around the world in keeping with the high standard of international contributions, which make it one of the most widely read family therapy journals.
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