The Effectiveness of Family and Relationship Therapy: A Review of the Literature

This literature review examines the effectiveness of family and relationship therapy and psychotherapy in relation to the following seven of the key modalities. Experiential Family Therapy (EFT) Structural Family Therapy (SFT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) Family...

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Main Authors: Phillipa Evans, Shelley Turner, Chris Trotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia 2012-10-01
Series:Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.59158/001c.71127
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description This literature review examines the effectiveness of family and relationship therapy and psychotherapy in relation to the following seven of the key modalities. Experiential Family Therapy (EFT) Structural Family Therapy (SFT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Multi-systemic Therapy (MST) Family Problem Solving Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) Narrative Therapy It is acknowledged that these modalities represent only a sample of the many forms of family therapy practiced in Australia and elsewhere. They do represent however some of the key approaches. This review poses the central research question: ‘To what extent, if any, is family and relationship therapy and psychotherapy effective?’ The review systematically poses this question when examining each of the seven key modalities. The review assumes that the common aim of each of these modalities as they relate to the field of family and relationship therapy is to identify and treat problematic family and intra-personal relationship dynamics, as defined by the client(s). The review also identifies any knowledge gaps pertinent to the research area.
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