{"title":"","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148081692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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{"title":"","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148076274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marlies Wintmolders, Tom Van Daele, Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Guy Bosmans
{"title":"Blended Support of Attachment in Families: A Case Study of FamilieLink","authors":"Marlies Wintmolders, Tom Van Daele, Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Guy Bosmans","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70027","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Attachment ruptures, when children struggle to trust in parental availability and support, are linked to increased risk of psychopathology. Preventing or repairing these ruptures is important for fostering secure attachment and promoting family mental health. FamilieLink is a blended intervention that provides attachment-focused knowledge and parenting skills based on the Dynamic Model of the Insecure Cycle, with minimal professional involvement. This case study illustrates its application with Emma, a mother seeking support for her 10-year-old son's anger outbursts and sibling conflicts. Using psychoeducation, reflective exercises, and emotion-coaching skills, Emma developed greater insight into her son's emotional needs. She found the platform effective in raising awareness and offering practical guidance, though she noted a desire for more content on neurobiological underpinnings of attachment. Nevertheless, Emma recommended FamilieLink as a valuable resource for parents facing similar challenges. This case study highlights the potential of low-intensity, blended interventions to foster secure attachment within families.</p>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1467-6427.70027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147683012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alan Tsz Lun Tam, Mei Chun Cheung, Carl Yuk Tin Cheng, Cherry Hau Lin Tam
{"title":"Rethinking Parental Depression in Chinese Family From Relational and Systemic Perspective: A Qualitative Study in Hong Kong","authors":"Alan Tsz Lun Tam, Mei Chun Cheung, Carl Yuk Tin Cheng, Cherry Hau Lin Tam","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70025","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This qualitative study examined the lived experiences of Chinese parents with depression within a collectivist and interdependent cultural context. To recognise the underexplored relational and systemic dimensions, 14 parents diagnosed with depression were recruited via community mental health services in Hong Kong. Data were collected through parent–child dyadic (<i>n</i> = 8) and individual semi-structured interviews (<i>n</i> = 12). Thematic analysis was employed and two themes were generated: “Internal agent of cultural expectations in parenthood” and “External reinforcer of cultural norms in parenthood”. The first highlighted how parents actively scrutinised their children's development and parental roles to meet societal standards. The second illustrated how external monitoring by family and community reinforced cultural expectations, often marginalising parents within the societal context. These findings emphasise the need to shift from a predominantly biomedical and individualistic approach toward a holistic perspective that incorporates the interplay between parents and their social environment into mental health research and practice.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147615388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"‘It's a Relationship Just Like Any Other Relationship’—Systemic Therapists' Perspectives on Friend Therapy","authors":"Elliott Burcham, Lizette Nolte, Hendrix Hammond","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70021","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Many people place friendships at the centre of their lives, yet systemic therapists often focus exclusively on familial and romantic relationships. In this study, we explored how systemic therapists understand and approach working relationally with friends in therapy. We interviewed 17 UK-based systemic practitioners and analysed the data using reflexive thematic analysis. Although most participants were unfamiliar with friend therapy, they expressed curiosity, ambivalence, and thoughtful reflection on their personal and professional values. Participants recognised that practitioners could apply systemic skills to friendships, especially given social and cultural shifts that elevate the role of friends. At the same time, they identified barriers, including institutional norms, a lack of evidence, and concerns about applying therapeutic frameworks to these relationships. Our findings suggest that systemic therapists may be well-placed to work therapeutically with friends, but doing so could require shifts in training, tools, and ideology. Friend therapy challenges the field to reconsider which relationships deserve therapeutic attention.</p>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1467-6427.70021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147564410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Systemic Therapy Through a Pixelated Lens: Using Minecraft in Therapy With Families That Include Autistic Children and Children With ADHD","authors":"Ellie Finch, Mark Rivett","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70020","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper presents two accounts of therapeutic work using Minecraft with families that include autistic children and children with ADHD. These accounts show how a popular videogame can be adapted to become the site for systemic interventions and a reflective space for families to explore strengths, difficulties, and relationships. With preparation, a range of systemic techniques and practices – including externalisation, sculpting, circular and reflexive questioning, and perspective-taking exercises – can be adapted for and implemented within the game. The paper outlines how these approaches were integrated into online systemic therapy, how practical and safety considerations were addressed, and how the families experienced the process. In both accounts, Minecraft provided an accessible, engaging, and flexible environment that supported therapeutic aims while also fostering moments of shared enjoyment, creativity, and bonding. The paper concludes by inviting practitioners to consider Minecraft as a medium for creating more inclusive and accessible services for families that include autistic children and children with ADHD.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146136609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic Work in the Shadow of Collective Trauma: Reflections With Colleagues at a Resilience Centre in Southern Israel","authors":"David Amias, Ofra Shtayner","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the experiences of Israeli therapists in conditions of collective trauma following the devastating events of October 7, 2023. The study is based on eight in-depth interviews conducted with six therapists, a director, and a clinical supervisor at the Sdot Negev Resilience Centre in southern Israel, conducted during the period May to July 2024, 8–10 months after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. The interviews focussed on (1) the challenges of providing mental health treatment after the October 7 terrorist attacks, (2) adapting professional interventions to the new reality, and (3) personal coping resources of the therapists. A thematic analysis of the interviews raised five main themes: the need for mental flexibility and creativity in therapeutic interventions in emergency situations; the challenge of maintaining professional involvement against the backdrop of the crisis of trust in the state's systems; the impact of strong identification between therapists and clients against the background of the shared traumatic experience; the increased importance of self-care for caregivers; the added value of systemic work with families and communities. The findings of the study indicate the need to develop a new treatment paradigm adapted to situations of collective trauma, while recognising the complexity of therapeutic work when the therapist is part of the affected community.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145969995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sofie Harboe, Emma Byskov, Mette Bentz, Anne Bryde, Stig Poulsen, Signe Holm Pedersen
{"title":"Transitioning Between Treatment for Eating Disorders in Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Services: The Role of Family and Motivation","authors":"Sofie Harboe, Emma Byskov, Mette Bentz, Anne Bryde, Stig Poulsen, Signe Holm Pedersen","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transitioning between mental health services is a vulnerable process that can challenge treatment outcomes. This study explores the experience of moving from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) from the perspective of young people with anorexia nervosa. Qualitative interviews were conducted with three women undergoing this transition, focusing on their motivation, ambivalence and the changing role of the family. The data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four themes emerged: Sudden shift of responsibility; relational needs unmet during transitioning; the changing role of the family; and transitioning to treatment with peers. The findings highlight two novel aspects of this process: the lasting impact of family-based treatment on parental involvement and the dual role of peer treatment as both maintaining and motivating.</p><p><b>Trial Registration:</b> ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05956366</p>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1467-6427.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145905195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dilan Pamukcu, Sema Büyüktaşkapu Soydan, Sophie S. Havighurst
{"title":"Examining the Tuning in to Kids Parenting Programme With Turkish Military Fathers and Their Partners of 4- to 6-Year-Old Children","authors":"Dilan Pamukcu, Sema Büyüktaşkapu Soydan, Sophie S. Havighurst","doi":"10.1111/1467-6427.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined the impact of the <i>Tuning in to Kids</i> (TIK) parenting programme for military fathers, their spouses and their children aged 4–6 years. TIK is designed for parents of children aged 4–12 and provides guidance on enhancing parental emotion socialisation. The programme uses an emotion-focused approach to improve parent emotional functioning, emotion coaching, parent–child relationships, and children's emotional, social and behavioural functioning. In this study, TIK was delivered separately to mothers and fathers in group settings. Participants included 12 military fathers, their spouses, and their children aged 4 and 6. An experimental design without a control condition was employed. Measures included the Children's Emotion Knowledge Test, Social Problem Solving Skills Scale, and parent report measures of Reactions to Children's Emotions and Coping with Children's Negative Emotions Scale. Findings indicated that TIK participation was associated with increases in parents' reported emotional socialisation behaviours. Children's also showed improvements in emotion understanding and social problem solving skills. These preliminary findings suggest the programme may benefit military families, highlighting the need for further evaluation with larger samples.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":51575,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Therapy","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145887227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}