In this article we argue that much of what makes one treatment effective is common to other forms treatment--both in psychotherapy generally and marital family therapy (MFT) specifically. Yet MFT has largely ignored the research on factors. present a moderate view factors that, while repudiating extreme position there no difference among models, stresses are mechanisms change undergird most successful treatment. These should be given more attention our field, which tended emphasize...

Citizen soldiers (National Guard and Reserves) represent approximately 40% of the two million armed forces deployed to Afghanistan Iraq. Twenty‐five forty percent them develop PTSD, clinical depression, sleep disturbances, or suicidal thoughts. Upon returning home, many encounter additional stresses hurdles obtaining care: specifically, civilian communities lack military medical/psychiatric facilities; financial, job, relationship have evolved been exacerbated during deployment; uncertainty...

National Guard forces have deployed in large numbers to Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was assess mental health symptoms, utilization services, perceived barriers service use among members their significant others (including spouses with whom they share a committed relationship) from Midwestern state.Participants were recruited for the at military-sponsored reintegration workshops, which took place 45-90 days after members' return...

The current study examined rates of alcohol misuse among National Guard (NG) service members and their spouses/partners, concordance drinking behaviors couples, the effects misuse, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on three measures family functioning. This is important because it addresses topics heavy functioning in an at-risk population-NG returning from a combat zone deployment. We surveyed NG (1,143) partners (674) 45-90 days after military Service member hazardous were...

More than 1.6 million military men and women have deployed to fight the global war on terror. Although studies suggested that approximately one third of these service return with a mental health condition or brain injury, gap remains in our understanding about how individuals cope grow from their experiences. In this article, we review existing body research related growth recovery trauma then propose an empirically informed contextually sensitive model guide future combat veterans. We draw...

The Delphi methodology was used to explore common factors across theories of marriage and family therapy (MFT). Leading clinicians researchers from the American Family Therapy Academy select faculty members MFT training programs accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Marriage Education were asked achieve consensus regarding factors. Respondents report commonalities various theories, as well what they personally considered be core ingredients change. A final profile items created...

This article provides a substantive and methodological review of all research studies published in the last 25 years that have evaluated family‐based intervention as central component treatment eating disorders (specifically anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa). While past there has been an increase exploring efficacy family therapy disorders, not comprehensive these studies. Rather, reports are scattered wide range journals disciplines. Here we summarize findings, provide critique...

Specific models guide the training of marriage and family therapists ( MFT s) as they offer both structure organization for clients. Learning may also benefit therapists‐in‐training by instilling confidence preventing atheoretical eclecticism. The moderate common factors perspective argues that are essential, but should not be taught “the absolute truth,” given there is no evidence relative efficacy one empirically validated model versus another, single works in all instances. following...

Literature focused on the strength of boundary around family system has often provided mixed advice with some suggesting a rigid and others diffuse boundary. This study argues that these conflicting findings are due to limitation underlying research methods. employs method design incorporates qualitative data, social network analysis, multilevel modeling categorize businesses into three distinct categories. Findings from this suggest extremes in strengths provide unique challenges for...

National Guard service members face deactivation from active duty soon after they return to the United States and rapid entry into civilian workforce; therefore, it is important examine employment among these Veterans.The sample included 585 members. Bivariate multivariable analyses were conducted examining associations between mental health symptoms, alcohol use, number of deployments, combat exposure with status full-time versus part-time as outcomes.Forty-one percent employed 45 60 days...

Abstract The military community and its partners have made vigorous efforts to address treatment barriers increase appropriate mental health services use among returning National Guard soldiers. We assessed whether there were differences in reports of 3 categories (stigma, logistics, or negative beliefs about treatment) sequential cross‐sectional samples U.S. soldiers from a Midwestern Army Organization who overseas deployments. Data collected during time periods: September 2007–August 2008...

As common factors scholars, we are intrigued by Simon's (2006) thesis that the bridge between versus models dilemma takes place in person of therapist. Simon argues when therapist becomes aware her worldview and adopts a model is congruent with this view, able to reach potential. result, therapy personalized vehicle for self-expression model's intended change qualities maximized because they authentically practised. This, creates synergy model, leading best possible treatment client (Blow et...

National Guard soldiers experience high levels of mental health symptoms following deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, yet many do not seek treatment. We interviewed 30 with prior deployments or Afghanistan assess treatment barriers the role peers in engagement. Interview transcripts were analyzed by a multidisciplinary research team using techniques drawn from grounded theory. The themes identified: (1) personal acceptance having problem rather than access is major barrier entry; (2)...

Using grounded theory, a multidisciplinary study team compared the narratives of 30 women who had recently experienced breast cancer scare. Even though 10 received benign diagnosis, all reported difficult time prediagnosis, characterized by an array emotions and contemplation meaning life. Diagnosis separated two groups with emotional relief dominant for group intensification group. For those diagnosed cancer, three factors contributed to arriving at point acceptance about diagnosis...

Objective: National Guard forces have deployed in large numbers to Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was assess mental health symptoms, utilization services, perceived barriers service use among members their significant others (including spouses with whom they share a committed relationship) from Midwestern state. Methods: Participants were recruited for the at military-sponsored reintegration workshops, which took place 45–90 days...

The impact of the therapeutic alliance on positive clinical outcomes has been established in literature; however, literature is lacking how intersection therapist and client identities influences this process. We propose that relational intersectionality resulting from similarities or differences potential to bonds, tasks, goals treatment (key components alliance; Bordin, 1979) depending it addressed avoided therapy. In paper, we present a model containing pragmatic steps therapists can...